Warwickshire,
from £2,177 per month, including service charges Life in the country rarely gets more convenient than at Great Alne Park in Warwickshire. Set on the doorstep of the Cotswolds, this pretty village combines beautiful scenery (it has 78 acres of landscaped parkland, complete with woodland walk and wildflower meadow) with a wide range of facilities, such as spa and relaxation pool, cinema, games room, gym and fitness studio, restaurant (serving fresh local produce) and bar. There’s even an event room to host your own clubs. A chauffeured service can be reserved to take you to destinations outside the village. The properties are energy efficient and cleverly designed (down to the underfloor heating) and some are available as rentals, including a 1,087sq ft apartment with two bedrooms at 73, Great Alne Park, for which the rental fee is £2,305 per month. Inspired Villages (0800 138 0235; www.inspiredvillages.co.uk)