A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

Great for comfort, beauty, character and home baking. Borrow vintage bikes to explore Cambridge: Christine knows it inside out

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Explore woodlands, farmland and gardens, plunge into the heated pool, dine at Flora Restaurant at Trelowarren. This is civilized luxury

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

Come on down to the farm and this wonderful eco conversion of an ancient piggery with heavily beamed ceilings and much warmth and comfort

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

Deep in the Lake District, a well-loved family home with open fires and heavenly views, a private woodland and a short walk to a good pub

Another bright, beamed and history-filled place to stay on the smart Upton Cressett estate with walks from the door and much comfort within

Your own apartment in a listed manor house with lovely light rooms and stunning grounds with views over farmland to the coast and Lundy

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

Atmospheric manor with heaps of history, sumptuous bedrooms, a cornucopia of quirky finds, an open-hearted host – it’s a treat to stay here

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic