At the gates of a country estate, two quirky hexagonal lodge houses with private outdoor seating and acres of grounds for walks and picnics

A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and jacuzzi

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

A quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage with glorious gardens near a 13th-century church and surrounded by rolling hills

A bright and spacious cottage set against a backdrop of woodland for days spent happily reading by the wood-burner or lunch on the sun deck

Peaceful cottage in the heart of Derbyshire, perfect for couples and families, with a pretty garden and gorgeous valley views

A delightful eyrie surrounded by water, forest, wildflowers in spring and summer, views to distant islands - just a short stroll to Ullapool

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

A B&B in a WWF-protected botanical garden beside Lake Maggiore. Wander and explore, take a dip in the lake. This place invites you to unwind

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

Breakfast on homemade ricotta, bask on a cool white lounger, swim in the cove below. We love this young, friendly, rustic B&B

Smart, spacious house for 12 with great views over the family vineyard - arrange a tasting, walk the Cotswold Way, cycle the canal towpath

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

An inviting B&B on a terraced Fulham street: greats hosts, a big, tranquil suite and continental breakfast in the courtyard on sunny days

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

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating