If you’re dreaming of bumping into your very own Duke or Darcy on the Brighton seafront, you’ll lose your heart to this gorgeous Regency townhouse. Just steps from the sea, its regal exterior rightfully belongs on the front of a postcard, and inside you’ll find that the decor makes liberal use of velvet flourishes and period features, such as restored fireplaces and elegant roll-top baths. At 200 years old and five storeys tall, this opulent five-bedroom home is the perfect setting for any love story. And if you’re not the romantic sort? Well, the high-tech cinema room is a winner in anyone’s book.

Home truths:
*The hosts require an additional fee of £50 per person for a total guest count of over 10 people.
*Several of the sofas in common areas can be converted into beds upon request - the home sleeps up to 18 guests although for comfort, 14 guests or less is recommended
* Some previous guests have reported struggling a little with the high-tech home automation – ask your host for a demo in advance
* This home can’t be used to host parties or events – that means no masked balls, we’re afraid