A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Near Southwold - rich colours, fresh flowers and exotica! Fields for the dogs, walled gardens for you, logs, umbrellas, digital showers...

Stables turned into bright, comfortable holiday homes in countryside near Battle - for couples and families, whose dogs are very welcome too

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

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

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

A 17th-century Grade II listed inn, bustling with a mix of visitors and locals, friendly staff, very comfortable rooms and scrumptious food

Landscaped gardens, orchard and potager blend into Normandy countryside. Return from rural walks to a log fire and comfortable armchairs

A comfortable and characterful 1775 gatekeeper's lodge on the Mount Congreve Estate with access to the magnificent gardens

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and jacuzzi

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Glorious, thoughtful food, ales and wines using 'as much good stuff they can lay their hands on' at this restaurant with lovely rooms

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

All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry

A stone building designed by Sir John Soane in the stable yard of this historic and beautiful estate with deer park and woodland gardens

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea