Standing guard over Tewkesbury Abbey, this grand building of about 1500 provides a captivating base from which to explore the interesting town of Tewkesbury, the Cotswolds and Cheltenham.

Deep in the woods sits this octagonal folly – with a real surprise inside. The ceiling and walls of the main room are festooned with shells, while in the basement is a cold plunge pool.

This very clever scale model of a French chateau sits on a hill above the River Trent in the middle of the Lincolnshire countryside.

Listed Grade II*, the dairy was conceived to represent a tiny Italianate chapel topped with a bell tower, and with four corner pavilions.

Houghton West Lodge is one of four houses that guard the approaches to Houghton Hall,  one of England’s finest Palladian houses and once home to Britain's first Prime Minister.

Old School, long known as 'the Blue Bung', is the island’s former Sunday school. It is a small building with a snug interior. A stay here never feels quite long enough.

A tiny, circular tower standing on the boundary of a cricket pitch, Prospect Tower was built around 1808. Approached along an avenue of walnut trees, Lord Harris called it his “whim.”

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.

This is a self-contained flat in the former residence of the Union’s Steward, an important figure in the famous debating society, the Oxford Union, formed in 1823 to encourage free speech.

Built in the 17th century, the Warren House was home to the warrener of the estate. In the 18th century a decorative facade was added by Vanbrugh, Thomas Archer or Robert Adam.

This pair of cottages occupy a fine, sheltered and secluded position, with a beautiful view towards Devon. 

Square Cottage’s front door opens on to the garden behind Old House. To the south and east it has spectacular views, especially from the upstairs sitting-room.

Bramble Villa is in the St John’s Valley and has stunning views over the sea towards Devon. Lundy’s beauty, community and way of life make it a world apart.

Castle Keep South is the largest of the three cottages built round a small courtyard and sheltered from the outside world.

Church Cottage was the very first Landmark acquired by Sir John Smith in 1965. A Victorian cottage,it is cosy accommodation in a beautiful part of Wales.