Walton Castle:  Set amidst its own private estate in an unrivalled position overlooking the Severn estuary it accommodates up to16 guests in the Keep and surrounding turret rooms. Perfect for weddings and party weekends, the outlook from the Castle is breathtaking in all directions. www.waltoncastle.co.uk

Lower Mill Estate: Think of it this way, the new holiday homes at the Lower Mill Estate are the Ferraris of summer residences: designer dreams from which to start making memories. www.lowermillestate.com

Berkeley house: Berkeley House is a large, much celebrated 5 Star eight bedroom Cotswold Georgian Town House - an exclusive Cotswold escape created by the designer and photographer Lena Proudlock. www.lenaproudlockescapes.com

Gumstool Hill:  Gumstool Hill is a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse dating back to the 1700s. Accommodating up to 8 guests, it was recently renovated by its interior decorator owner Liz Howe. Featured in 25 Beautiful Homes in September 2008. www.18gumstoolhill.com

Temple Guiting: One of the finest Cotswold Tudor houses. A wonderful house that has been meticulously and sympathetically renovated in partnership with Ptolemy Dean to the highest standard. Featuring award winning gardens and boating lake, the main house accommodates up to 10 guests with additional space available in the neighbouring converted barn, this is truly a magical getaway. www.templeguitingmanor.co.uk

Eastington Hall: Eastington Hall is an elegant Georgian mansion set in over 8 acres of landscaped riverside gardens located in the beautiful Cotswolds. www.eastingtonhall.co.uk

Le Petit Garem: A large country house set within 45 acres of beautiful Dordogne countryside.Lovingly restored and furnished beautifully, Le Petit Garem offers a true home from home experience. www.villaindordogne.com

La Petit Tour: In the beautiful Dordogne region offering a relaxing break in the French countryside away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. www.villaindordogne.com

Mas Peligri:  Traditional Catalonian Masia in Northern Spain, recently restored, with stunning uninterrupted views across the Pyrenees. Provides luxurious accommodation  for up to 22 people. www.maspelegri.com