Grand stone house set in tranquil parkland with a pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

A stylish, canal-side inn – you get Sunday lunch, tow paths that lead into Edinburgh, then a pretty garden and cute rooms

In a quiet, ancient country town – outdoor breakfasts and indoor style: trompe l’oeil decorations, frescoes, vaulted panelled ceilings

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

A quirky, colourful house with views to the Aveyron river, green forests and stunning cliffs across the valley. A short stroll into town

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

A splendid landing pad in gorgeous countryside with truly great food at the pub, lovely cottages and rooms over the village shop

A gorgeous barn conversion in the heart of the High Weald with superb walking, only five miles from Tunbridge Wells

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food

A spoiling hotel for a properly grown up escape on the Chatsworth Estate. Bring your loved one and do as much or as little as you fancy

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

A lodge house in magnificent gardens (which are all yours when visitors leave). A sweet retreat for anyone, but gardeners will adore it

A glorious château near Tours – authentic, huge fun, steeped in family history and surrounded by gorgeous gardens with a serene pool

A fine designer house and pool above the coastal hurly-burly and one of the loveliest coves in Spain, backing onto a nature park. Happy hols

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

Bask in the warmth of the owners at this chic 'maison de maître' in off-track Provence - 12km from lovely hilltop Gordes

Cosy bolthole for two in a tiny hamlet next to a river and pub; walk the hills or spend the day at the unspoiled coast