"Houses with tennis courts for budding Andy Murrays and wannabe Laura Robsons."

"Offering short lets can be a lot less hassle than running a farm b&b, providing you buy wisely."

"You don't have to brave the chilly waters of Lake Windermere this weekend to have a great north swim.                            "

"Forget period features and Agas; here are six ultra-contemporary properties in the countryside."

"Lochside living can be soothing on a calm, sunny day, or dramatic in stormy, wet weather."

"Move to this corner of rural Gloucestershire, and you could find yourself chasing a piece of Double Gloucester down a hill. "

"Not up for a Palme d'Or this year? Console yourself with one of these glamorous Cannes properties."

"The best way to view the exhibition is from the comfort of your own Venetian work of art."

"If they awarded a leader's jersey for location, these Yorkshire properties would be joint winners."

"Carey Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts might be the stars of the new screen version of the Hardy classic, but it's the Dorset countryside that steals the show."