Enter through an impressive stone arch to discover this 16th-century fortified manor house with a gorgeous communal dining and seating area

Elegance and ease mark this gentle group of Loire-Valley buildings, with soft-textured interiors and the owners’ fine hospitality and food

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

Full of country-hideaway chic, this special holiday home is in one of the loveliest parts of the Var, surrounded by 10 private acres

Stone farmhouse on a country estate, family-run for centuries. Views of the towered gatehouse, pool and tennis court, a walk to the river...

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

An old bakehouse, part of a farm gifted to The National Trust for Jersey with a beautiful walled garden filled with wildflowers in spring

Four stylish Andalusian retreats surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, and a restaurant for wonderful, seasonal food

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

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with sparkling wine, cider and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill

Fresh sea air, drowsy afternoons and nights of warmth and company against the backdrop of the sea in this big old house on Lyme Bay

Fragrant gardens full of fruit trees, a lovingly renovated house just a few minutes’ walk from the village, and excellent breakfasts

Medieval manor house and busy farm. A welcoming atmosphere, big bedrooms, breakfast in the baronial great hall by the cosy log fire

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies