Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

Rest, restore, and explore... from this smart, successful Cotswolds’ gastropub with ancient beams, roaring fires and truly pretty bedrooms

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

A classic period property right on the river, perfectly placed to explore the delights of nearby Marlborough

Award-winning Aga-cooked breakfasts, scented candles, gorgeous beds... Come for a break from clock-watching and a spot of Shropshire air

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

'Pinch me' views over Lake Como, a stony beach below, Varenna on your doorstep... these chic apartments are in an idyllic spot

Three lovely places to stay - come for much charm, peace, sunsets, infinity pool, sauna and gym in this history-steeped countryside retreat

A sustainably run 1902 farmhouse and a cottage in countryside close to a wonderfully wild stretch of the North Devon coast

A fine old house packed with grand old things above Portree Bay in the middle of Skye - homely bedrooms, some huge, are a treat

For walkers and lovers of wildly beautiful coastal country: two cosy old cottages and a bright, modern renovation in a cluster with others

A beautiful villa with a medieval tower surrounded by formal gardens, gentle slopes of perfectly maintained vineyards and wooded hilltops

Rooms in the house overlook the vineyard, the lodges are surrounded by it - check out the vines, then drink their wine with a good dinner

Escape to mountains, sea and sky, simple rooms and lovely food. Walk, swim, read, write, nurture your soul