Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

B&B as it should be. Home-cooked breakfast in an Aga-warmed kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with garden views, a beach you can walk to

A renovated barn, part stone, part wood, resembling the tobacco barns of the area with beautiful grounds surrounded by farmland

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

Elegantly restored mariner’s cottage with tasteful interiors and sweeping, uninterrupted views over the ever-changing estuary

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

A beautifully curated 1910 architect-designed summerhouse, filled with light and stunning views, with gardens, grove and refreshing pool

Stunning Tuscan views over the Tiber valley from the gorgeous pool and gardens and very comfortable living spaces at this home-from-home

A 1930s riverside cabin circled by lush gardens; cosy inside with underfloor heating, glowing wood-burner and gorgeous decor

A beautifully restored cottage in a rustic-chic style, set above the dramatic Gorges de l’Aveyron; perfect for couples or families of four

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

A thoughtful cottage, full of warmth and cheer with lovely art and delicious pops of colour. Come for beautiful walks and much wildlife

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Wildflower beds, 1,350 acres to roam, and all of Norfolk to discover. Then it’s back to 4 chic boltholes with pool, steam room and jacuzzi

A very grand façade for this handsome Charente village house with a beautiful, peaceful garden, creamy stone walls and olive trees

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends