I love to soak up interiors ideas when I travel — as much as sunshine. Also who says you have to leave the UK to bask in colourful escapism? Here are a few homely places for your long weekend wishlist...

1. Dot Cottage, Rye

2. Whinyard Rocks, Randor Valley, Wales

3. Glebe House, Devon

4. Hawthbush Farm, East Sussex

5. Oldestairs, Kent

6. Aller Dorset