Large, unpretentious and very comfortable family house in splendid isolation with swimming pool, tennis court and well-tended gardens

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast

Ideal for families: pool, tennis and golf at the hotel with beach and yachting nearby. Comfortable bedrooms and a terrace for outdoor dining

Wildflower beds, 1,350 acres to roam, and all of Norfolk to discover. Then it’s back to 4 chic boltholes with pool, steam room and jacuzzi

On the doorstop, Dovedale, Buxton, Chatsworth House... Come home to snooker, books, logs, a patio with views and masses of lovely space

A great place for relaxing in hidden corners or by the pool, and for parties. The dinner experiences in the vineyard are delightful and guests are truly cherished

Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

A hop from St Mark’s Square, this long-standing hotel - a delightful family affair - could not be better placed for exploring Venice