A Georgian folly within an outstanding Picturesque garden, the Ruin was built in about 1766. On the edge of a steep wooded gorge, it was one of several buildings scattered across the gardens.

Coed y Bleiddiau is a small railway cottage at a remote private halt on the restored Ffestiniog Railway.

Villa dei Vescovi is a Renaissance villa nestled in the vineyards and orchards of the Euganean Hills. One of two rooftop apartments, with views of the elegant orchards.

Villa dei Vescovi is a Renaissance villa nestled in the vineyards and orchards of the Euganean Hills. One of two rooftop apartments, with views of the elegant orchards.

Experience Lundy whilst staying in an extraordinary location, the old lighthouse keepers' quarters unusually have spectacular views of the northern part of the island.

A unique remnant from the Napoleonic era, the Grade II* listed brick structure is the only surviving semaphore tower in Britain.

This well-made house once belonged to a stocking weaver, whose trade made Tewkesbury famous in the 18th century. Set in a quiet lane, the Abbey and the River Avon are a short walk away.

Beamsley Hospital is a circular almshouse encircling a chapel. Queen Elizabeth I gave consent for the foundation of Beamsley and it provided shelter for women until the late twentieth century.

Cowside is an atmospheric base to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a rare survivor from the past both for its unaltered state and the wall paintings in its parlour.

Warden Abbey is the last fragment of a once great abbey, founded in 1135, now stranded in quiet fields, of which the landscape speaks of past Cistercian wealth.

Winsford Cottage Hospital, designed by Arts & Crafts architect C.F.A. Voysey, is full of the clarity of design and craftsmanship found in his country houses.

From the outside it looks like a stone farmhouse from 1700 but inside it holds a medieval great chamber. This property has an intriguing past and is a wonderful place to stay.

Half of The White House is timber-framed and medieval. The other half dates from the 18th century. It has a spacious farmhouse kitchen and large garden.

Fort Clonque was built in the 1850s as a defensive outpost against an expanding French navy. Today, you reach your dramatic holiday setting by causeway and a drawbridge, surrounded by waves.

Set around a courtyard, this monumental stables has the feel of a college or even, on a sunny day, an Italian piazza. Enjoy views of the rolling Devon countryside through the high windows.