1. The villa on a private island near the Lake District
Sleeps 10
There’s no chance of getting bored in this Lancastrian pile. A detached house situated on a private island in the middle of the River Lune accessible by a collection of handsome stone bridges, the place is packed with quirky features. Inside you’ll find retro arcade games and huge tables for dinner parties, while outside there’s a hot tub surrounded by a ball pit, a sauna in a Hobbit-style hut as well as woodland to explore and areas for fishing. If you can bear to leave, you’re nearby to Lancaster for nightlife and eating out, and the beautiful Lake District is a couple of hours’ drive away for outdoor adventuring. Phew.