Designs to Inspire

This architect-designed passive style house sits just behind the sand dunes at Waxham beach, one of Norfolk’s most lovely beaches

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

A bright and beautiful six-bedroom house with lovely mature gardens in the glorious Lake District: bring your entire tribe plus the dog

A working farm with well renovated ancient buildings among 200 acres of pastures and forest. It's quiet here in the glorious Périgord

Authenticity and originality combine at this family chateau with its panelled rooms, theatrical flourishes and charming candlelit dinners

A rare treat to stay in this lovely stone farmhouse in the Durham Dales with acres of private farmland and magical interiors by Rita Konig

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

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

Warm, interesting hosts and a fascinating celebration of 20th-century style. Gleaming en suites, original Art Deco furniture, WWII books...

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

A truly impressive modern chalet in Morzine’s centre, but not overlooked – sleek larch-beamed luxury and enthusiastic, savvy hosts

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

Another humdinger of a hotel from a very talented team. Hand-picked art, effortlessly cool rooms, tasty local food and much more to come

A beloved family home right on the waterfront. With a heated pool and Wales's best beaches nearby, this modern pad is great for a group

In the heart of the East Sussex countryside, a fun community inn, with rustic-historic bedrooms, scrumptious food, and a great welcome for dogs

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

A small hotel with gorgeous interiors, friendly staff, spacious rooms, a proper library, pretty garden and a relaxed, homely feel

A welcoming inn with rooms on the edge of a small village. Stay in a converted barn in the pretty garden, eat delicious country fare