The sort of inn we all love - open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

Up in the hills, an amazing family holiday with Lorna and Lee. Weekly paella nights, great pool, lovely walking. Beauty therapies, too...

Unwind in this pretty cabin with everything you need inside, a pool with views outside and stunning countryside wrapped around you

Come for good architecture, thoughtful design and much space for relaxing: swimming, massages, hammam and sauna, beautiful bedrooms

A romantic cottage in a quiet village with a fresh décor, a cosy wood-burner, a sun-filled garden and a short stroll to the pub

A characterful coaching inn in a lively market town surrounded by manicured countryside - Chester's mighty Roman walls are close

A traditional flint and brick barn set in a group on a working farm enclosed by a charming courtyard garden for long summer days outdoors

A dramatic house with stylish interiors – designed to bring the outdoors in so you feel wrapped in nature. Great for families or friends

Wake to fresh ricotta, plum cake and quince jam, book in for a massage, sip Rosalba’s wine as the sun goes down… bliss in Puglia

Big, unfussy house with an outdoor pool and lush gardens, circled by olive groves and vineyards, and close to the chic Maremma coast

A lovely Victorian cottage on a quiet village road, traditional and comfortable inside and with a fully enclosed garden at the back

A peaceful Gascon paradise of timeless French charm, with a spectacular kitchen/living area, and a pool that's lit at night

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

Smart cottage perched on a hill above Broadway with a music room and a hot tub in the pretty Cotswolds

Between Penzance and Helston and close to surf beaches, a perfect place for two. For peace-seekers and lovers of mid-century design

Lovely old house with award-winning restaurant and indoor swimming pool. Sleeps up to 18 so just the ticket for a big family gathering

A top-notch stopover for the Vendée coast… minutes from the ferries of St Gilles Croix de Vie and the beaches of Bretignolles sur Mer