Old meets new in Benoit’s charming villa with courtyard pool, breakfasts to linger over and all the fun of La Baule on the doorstep

A lovely restored house on a farm beside a cluster of ancient buildings surrounded by lush forest and grasslands – a deeply rural spot

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

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

A light, spacious house sitting on a nature reserve for very comfortable stays and magnificent birdwatching, walking, cycling, riding

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

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around

A Grade II listed 1669 ex-Almshouse in a row of three in walking distance of the historic town centre of Ashbourne and the Tissington Trail

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Once a shooting lodge, this stand-alone big building was part of a medieval estate and you can still see the grassy mount and dungeon tower

A wonderful country house, a unique wine story, very luxurious rooms and suites, a spa, infinity pool and restaurant

Three beautiful spaces for a much-awaited gathering of friends and family. Share the glorious gardens, swim in the pool, create memories

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

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

A large cottage by the walled garden on a peaceful estate with oodles of space for big gatherings and views over a lake and mature trees

Climb Snowdon - or take the train. Swim, cycle, visit Nat Trust houses. A deliciously quirky retreat for 2 (and babe-in-arms) near Anglesey

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A relaxed hilltop escape with good food, a pretty garden and fine views of the Dales and the river Wharfe – bring your dog too