A welcoming retreat with lofty rooms, a sunny garden and the perfect plunge pool. Come for slow days and wine country adventures

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

A deliciously cool loft hideaway set among tall sycamores in the grounds of the main house, with a New York Tribeca feel and much comfort

Come for huge skies, birds and wildlife, rare flora and fauna, precious pingo ponds and a comforting retreat from the hectic whirl

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

An ancient coaching inn opposite the church in the prettiest village – just the ticket for weary travellers who deserve nurturing

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

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm – a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye

A gorgeous house with oodles of original features, a lovely garden and the owners' pub, farm shop, brewery and spa a short walk

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

Stay just minutes from the sea in colourful Donaghadee for wild swims, island visits, bird watching and coastal walks

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

There’s a calm feel to this three-storey cottage, close to the centre of Bridport and the beach. Great for families, walkers and dogs

Come for the utter peace and quiet in this cosy cottage with amazing views and private walks to explore on the Bodnant Estate

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

Come for wide open countryside criss-crossed by a myriad of footpaths and this very comfortable, stylish and roomy retreat