Eardisland, Herefordshire | Sleeps up to 6

Beneath its black and white exterior Hollyhocks is a rich tapestry of chalky walls, hand-crafted furnishings and vintage pieces. This charming home has an extraordinary past, with the roses of Henry VI's knights painted on the beams and a 1920's parquet floor laid by the Twinings Tea family for their daughter's wedding. From posh house parties to family holidays, everyone's guaranteed a ball here.

Penzance, Cornwall | Sleeps up to 6

Formerly a water bailiff’s home, this contemporary copper-clad pad is the ultimate lookout. Three spacious floors showcase 1960s-inspired interiors and the latest eco-technologies; offering a stylish retreat from which to observe the resident herons, swans and Muscovy duck. If you can tear yourself away, Penzance's Art Deco sea pool and the majestic St Michael's Mount are just around the corner.