Come to be inspired - by the buildings, the art, the concept and the rich history. You should be very comfortable too, and well fed

Grand Scottish home with stunning views & a tea-and-shortbread welcome. Historic castles, local festivals, golf, East Lothian beaches abound

A Victorian farm steading cleverly repurposed as an open-plan holiday home with bright, colourful interiors, deep in the Perthshire hills

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

Italian style marries Californian comfort, with views over hilltop towns, vineyards and the majestic Sibillini mountains beyond

Quirky townhouse on the edge of the Peak District, with country walks from the door, plus shops, cinema, heritage centre, bistros and pubs

A gorgeous old gardener's house in grand Belle Epoque style, filled with every comfort and sitting in the grounds of a magnificent château

Take breakfast on the terrace, splash in the fabulous pool. A secluded, friendly, immaculate villa close to golf and surfing beaches

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

Amazing beaches, a pub you can hike to, a train to get you to Snowdonia... and your own remote cottage with stunning views

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Inspiring scenery for this lavender farm near a Provençal village. Rustic eco-friendly cottages, a hump-backed bridge, a hammock by the pool

Sheep's Head Way is reputedly one of the best walks in Ireland. Come back to roaring fires, a Rayburn, art and style – terrific restorations

In a thrilling mountain landscape made for walkers... 4 eco cottages with some of the most spectacular views in Catalunya

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

A true country classic set beside the road in a quiet spot with stunning views to the South Downs, great food and very comfortable bedrooms