Vibrant, artistic barn conversion in the heart of York, a five-minute walk from the Minster. Convivial place with helpful, friendly hosts

Bountiful breakfasts, the warmest of owners and Breton adventures. Enjoy romantic ruins, quaint villages and delicious seafood suppers

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

A characterful Northumberland cottage-that-once-was-a-barn, with peaceful pond views and some serious stargazing

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

Tucked away from the busy glamour of the Riviera, come and unwind, from two to twelve people, in a peaceful garden and stone farmhouse

Visit the walled city of Evora, have dinner with the friendliest hosts, pet the dogs & donkeys. Head out for culture, vineyards and menhirs

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

Gloriously ancient townhouse, with roots in the 13th century, filled with art, antiques and character

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

Gather your loved ones and come for colourful, exuberant interiors, an absolutely gorgeous covered veranda and a pool with moveable floor

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

A lucky break to stay here: part of a 1669 grade-II* listed Almshouse with modern interiors; leafy and quiet yet a short hop from the town

A cracking English inn with open fires, great food, gorgeous rooms, happy staff, lovely gardens and well-kept English ales

Feel French in this very beautiful 300-year-old house with a large garden and pool in a hilltop medieval village of winding, cobbled streets

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

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