As we look ahead to Wilderness Festival this weekend - a four-day celebration of music, culture, wellness, food and drink – our attention turns to Cornbury Park, the Oxfordshire estate that hosts the iconic event each year. It’s hard to imagine a home closer to the action than Finstock Manor, a quintessential Oxfordshire country house set in an elevated position with sweeping views across Cornbury Park towards Charlbury. Beyond the festival, the location offers year-round appeal. It’s within touching distance of local favourites, including Estelle Manor, Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford, and a network of scenic walks and local pubs. Other properties for sale in the area include Leafield House, and Parrotts.

No round-up of the UK’s best summer festivals would be complete without mentioning the Edinburgh Fringe - the world’s largest performing arts festival. For three weeks in August, the city comes alive with an explosion of creativity. Artists and performers take to stages big and small, with everything from cabaret to comedy, dance, circus, music and opera. This stylish two-bedroom apartment, set in Edinburgh’s West End, puts you right at the heart of the action. It’s a dream base for soaking up the festival’s atmosphere, or even an attractive opportunity for income generation during one of the city’s busiest times of year.

Alongside music festivals, the British summer calendar also celebrates the thrill of motor racing, with events like Goodwood Festival of Speed transforming the Goodwood Estate into one of the most exhilarating car events of the year. Also set in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, Duncans Granary is not only within easy reach of Goodwood itself, but also boasts impressive garaging ideal for any car enthusiast.

With its 100-foot river mooring offering direct watercraft access and beautifully landscaped gardens sweeping down to the riverbank, Warneford’s setting is hard to beat. There’s no shortage of places to unwind - whether it’s alfresco dining in the summer house, long lunches in the conservatory, or simply watching the river go by. And while it’s easy to stay put, the surrounding neighbourhood is just as compelling. On the outskirts of Kingston and only a 10-minute drive from Hampton Court Palace, the house is perfectly placed for both the Palace’s annual music festival and its famous food festival – all set within the historic palace grounds.

With its three generous terraces offering panoramic views across Hyde Park, Mayfair and the city skyline, this penthouse occupies an exceptional position. Set right on the edge of the 250 acre park, the apartment is well placed to take in the atmosphere of the parks’ events - particularly during the summer months, when British Summer Time takes over, welcoming global music icons including Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue.