A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

A neatly-converted old farmhouse on a quiet country lane with bright living spaces, heated pool, garden and hot tub just minutes from sandy beaches

Gorgeous rooms and splendid breakfasts – for sybarites, history-lovers, cyclists and canoeists - bang in the middle of ancient Long Melford

Countryside and seaside all in one go – what could be more inspiring? Lovely Louisa lives down the road, on hand if you need her

A luxurious 1920s manor house with superbly stylish rooms, secluded gardens and a heated pool; close to the Picardy coast

A pleasure to stay in such a dreamy château surrounded by a beautiful terrace, elegant gardens and parkland, a lake, river and waterfall

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

Come for a pretty village in fabulous walking country, delicious estate-sourced food, friendly staff and very comfortable bedrooms

A gorgeous inn lost in lush country with hammocks in the garden, sofas in the drawing room and lovely local food in the popular restaurant

A foodie and friendly reinvigorated old pub, with floor to ceiling estuary views. Bring the dog and hit the coastal path

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

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

A charming villa in a quiet neighbourhood with pool, fab sea views & an easy stroll to eateries. Water sports & golf are easy from here

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

The living is easy here: laze in the subtropical garden, float in the saltwater pool, let the kids play and meet other guests over dinner

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

A great little place, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre