Cosied up by the fire in your farmhouse high on the moor you’ll feel miles from civilisation, while Chatsworth is just minutes away

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

A gorgeous setting for this elegant Bordelais house sitting handsome on top of the hill and surrounded by vines, woodland and valley views

Grade II-listed country hotel with lovely gardens and an excellent restaurant, a short walk from Ambleside and the top of Lake Windermere

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

Aperitifs on arrival, wine tastings in the hills, a pool with a view...both wine lovers and families will love these apartments & B&B rooms

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

A joyful, inviting house on a 15-acre smallholding in Devon. Super food, gracious hosts, delightful bedrooms - leave feeling nourished

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

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

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Filled with interesting finds, antiques and artefacts, this is a charming cabin hideaway for couples on the banks of the Kingsbridge Ria

A comfy cottage for two in the quiet, leafy outskirts of Aix with easy access to the city and a kind, attentive owner nearby

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests