Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

An elegantly renovated coaching inn with inspired design, beautifully simple pub food, tempting ales and gloriously comfortable bedrooms

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden

A newly-renovated barn in a picturesque Cotswold village with an enclosed front garden and the river Eye at the bottom of the drive

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

A rare treat to find such a comfortable and cosy, dog-friendly place in exceptionally wildlife-friendly and sustainably managed grounds

The Gautiers have the finest sense of how to treat guests: dreamy bedrooms, fantastic food & the pool beneath the orange trees is a delight

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

A treat of a place in a vibrant suburb, a short tram ride from central Manchester. The ultimate combination of art and cool design

Delicious food, stylish bedrooms and very helpful staff come hand in hand at this buzzing little inn that stands on the river Avon

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

A large, attractive 18th-century house with sweeping lawns, outdoor seating areas and two free-standing baths by an ivy-clad wall

A beautiful main house, a romantic Tower and a lovely old wine barn for celebrations with family and friends

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

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality