SUMMER GETAWAY

Have you ever had romantic notions of staying in a hidden folly or grand country retreat? Then look no further than one of The Landmark Trust’s 200 remarkable properties in Britain and Italy. Functioning as a charity that rescues important buildings that would otherwise be lost, the Trust takes on historic places in danger and sensitively restores them to create self-catering holiday lets. Largely decorated with antiques, each beautiful property offers a unique opportunity to take a step back in time. (landmarktrust.org.uk)

The Bath House is a stunning 18th-century retreat. The ceiling and walls of the main room are festooned with shells