A deliciously cool loft hideaway set among tall sycamores in the grounds of the main house, with a New York Tribeca feel and much comfort

You're on an ancient packhorse trail just a stone's throw from the coast. There's a timeless feel to this place and the peace is deep

A beautiful walled historical country house, surrounded by acres of farmland and citrus groves, with wine tastings and kind, charming owners

2 super family apartments in the unspoilt Serre Chevalier valley, with a private chef if you’d like one, and delightful Pippa to welcome you

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

You’ll feel nicely independent in this spacious open-plan hideaway surrounded by colourful gardens and Corscombe valley views

A lovely house set in 20 hectares with a park, two ponds, paths winding through and a pretty river. Delicious locally-sourced meals too

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Up in the hills, an amazing family holiday with Lorna and Lee. Weekly paella nights, great pool, lovely walking. Beauty therapies, too...

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

A calm, leafy bolthole in one of Paris' most elegant districts. Step out to stylish boutiques, good bakeries – and the Eiffel Tower

A smartly renovated 250-year-old brick and flint built inn, tucked away in a sleepy village beneath the glorious South Downs

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

Splash under the Elephant Arch, take a boat to the caves, set off for Tunisia! Then it’s back to a super-private room by the sea