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

A delightful Arts & Crafts lodge house on a lovely estate sitting in a dramatic setting on the western flank of the Malvern Hills

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

Built in 1518 to gaze across the Loire to Amboise and decorated with discreet elegance and respect for its history. Guests love it

Two lovely old cottages, part of the 1700 stable block on the St Giles estate, with 5,000 acres to roam, for walkers and peace seekers

An L-shaped former farmhouse is now a gorgeous place to stay, just half an hour from the sea or the mountains and near interesting villages

Huge picture windows, oak floors, contemporary furnishings and stunning views. Pool, tennis court, gym and Jacuzzi too

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

Romantic cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh veg to pick, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Wrapped in fields and woods, this big traditional house has crisply furnished interiors and plenty of gadgets. Terraced gardens and pool too

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

Gorgeous small hotel perfectly placed for the magical Dales - stylish bedrooms, open fires, lovely staff and pretty gardens all wait

A charming transformation of a once boarded-up pub in a pretty village setting, beside the river Wye in the heart of the Peak District

A smartly refurbished village pub with its own micro-brewery and a huge emphasis on cooking great food from a network of local suppliers

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by