Just an hour and a half from London, this lakefront architectural home is a feast for the eyes – almost entirely made from glass. You may even recognise it from the BBC’s Showtrial. Reached by a single bridge, it feels completely secluded, with front-row views of the surrounding wildlife whether you’re inside or out on the deck or terrace. Inside, it’s just as modern, with plenty of spaces to unwind – from the high-tech cinema room to the in-house Jacuzzi and sauna. And if you dare to leave, you’ll have access to the estate’s amenities, including a children’s club, water sports, ziplining, and more, with walking trails just outside your door and the Cotswolds and wider Oxfordshire beyond.

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire.

• You can gain access to the padel-court for an additional fee of £40 per hour.

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week.