When we say sport café, The Bowlo Bangalow doesn't immediately spring to mind. Instead, this is a spot where you can sip on a pint, play a round of pétanque, tuck in to some hearty pub grub and on game days, watch the match.

If you're a design fiend then Julia Ashwood and Jamie Blakey's Sun Ranch is just for you. When you're trundling through the 55 acres of spectacularly rural, regenerated farmland, it's fair to say you don't expect to encounter this uber-chic Cali ranch house. 

Spa trips and massages, a menu dictated by allotment harvests and daily retreat activities in the sun-drenched hills. How idyllic does that sound? 

On 22 acres of rainforest stands Soma. Not just a place to stay, but a space to meditate and unravel your thoughts. Though the beautiful building is available to hire as one, treat yourself to one of their meditation, yoga or visionary retreats.