A substantial old house, originally built in 1836 and recently renovated, for grand special occasions with stunning views and a hot tub

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

Blissful views to vineyards and mountains from this faithful reproduction of a 16th-century manor. Eat well, hike, bike, sauna and swim

Ideal for families: pool, tennis and golf at the hotel with beach and yachting nearby. Comfortable bedrooms and a terrace for outdoor dining

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

The nicest owners, the most magical place with wild land to roam. Two barns share a pretty courtyard; Devon's delights are on the doorstep

Fun, playful space for a couple (+ 2 kids) with a semaphore code to crack, shared terrace & rainbow bathroom - a Sawday's Community Champion

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Feel like a film star in this fun, 50s-inspired former chapel with its own record collection; walk to the coast path or the friendly local

Cosied up by the fire in your farmhouse high on the moor you’ll feel miles from civilisation, while Chatsworth is just minutes away

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

A rare treat, 700 metres above sea level and girdled by forests, waterfalls, chestnuts and olives, this is the place to come for solace

A Renaissance farmhouse in a secret Welsh valley with a stunning garden. Sleep under soaring beams, enjoy peace and warm hospitality

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland