Explore woodlands, farmland and gardens, plunge into the heated pool, dine at Flora Restaurant at Trelowarren. This is civilized luxury

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

Understatedly stylish with French antiques, sofas and balconies overlooking town and gardens. A grown-ups' retreat, 200m from the ocean

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

A lovely 1910 village house, deep in sleepy countryside, with delightful owners, delicious home cooking and a pretty garden for lazy days

A great spot for two plus two, with a decked area that gazes on copses, stream and treehouse. Wallow your cares away in the hot tub

Beautifully connected, engagingly old-fashioned London pad, with a garden. Head out for Vauxhall Park, the Tate, Westminster...

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

A peaceful, very stylish bolthole for 2 on the doorstep of glorious Holyrood Park, with Edinburgh’s sights a stroll away

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

An adorable whitewashed crofter's cottage on the Wern Estate with pretty gardens, a bird-filled woodland and glorious walks from the door

Come for very comfortable B&B suites with garden views in a converted 1880s barn with its own charming sitting and dining rooms

Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner