Unmissable places

Some places in our collection have to be seen to be believed, but seeing them can be a matter of serious advanced planning and no small amount of luck.

Here are some of our most sought-after places, so you can at least look through the photos, if not check a few dates, just in case.

Unmissable places is one of the ten themes in our 100 Holidays. Explore them all here.

Places to book early

We pride ourselves on how diverse our collection is. Some of our guests love the homely cottages, some the Tuscan villas, others love a chic townhouse or a funky hotel. There are some places though, that everyone seems to love.

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Devon

From the grandeur of The West Wing at PIckwell Manor to the riverside calm of Bowcombe Boathouse and the rustic charm of Emma and Tims’ cottage, some of our most popular for exploring Devon’s beautiful coast and quiet countryside.

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Scotland

Stroll out into Edinburgh from your fine apartment at 14 Hart Street, climb the peaks of Skye from the Viewfield House Hotel or hole up in the quaint surrounding of Laundry Cottage for a few days in the borders.

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Yorkshire

Finish days of hiking under the low, wonky beams of The Sandpiper Inn, go wild in the River Lodge at Egton Estate, or explore God’s own country, very fittingly, from your base in The Old Vicarage.

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Norfolk

Enjoy Norfolk’s scenic coast and blossoming food scene from the spa at Congham Hall, the impressive Mall Farm Threshing Barn, the laid-back beach house Shangri-la, or any of our other great places for slipping out of London for a few days.

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Northumberland

Brisk coastal walks to ruined castles from Smuggler’s Cottage, hardy hikes in the North Pennines from the Lord Crewe Arms, magnificent views from the heights of The Hemmel and everything in between, from the best of our Northumberland places.

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Kent

Stop and sip in England’s wine country, browse the menus of a galaxy of Michelin stars and head home to the little garden at Cook’s Cottage, the colourful tipi at Samsara Retreats or the classic farmhouse style of Hensill.

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Brittany

Hop over the channel for days full of earthy galettes, salt caramel, seafood and merry fullness, with the seaside Grand Hôtel des Bains, the leafy hideaway of Langren or the quintessential Mont Dol, among many others, to finish the day in.

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Sicily

Go from the volcanic slopes of Etna to the bustling town of Palermo and quiet fishing villages along the coast, with places like vine-covered Villa Edera, the vertiginous Le Terrazze and the Madre Landmade with its mountainside pool as your home.

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Our newest finds

Our inspectors are always out on the road, meeting owners and investigating great new places for our collection. See our most recent discoveries here, and sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when we find more.

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