X Factor Judges' Houses: inside the chosen French château, Cotswolds barnhouse, Rome villa and Los Angeles pad

Nick Grimshaw chose a staycation in the Cotswolds house designed by Kate Moss for Judges' Houses.

The five-bedroom "barnhouse" where Nick and the Boys stayed boasts a spacious outdoor entertaining deck, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private pool and luxurious finishings personally chosen by the model.

The French property where Simon stayed is available to rent on HomeAway. Photograph © HomeAway.co.uk

Simon and his group of Overs headed to a 15th-century château in the south of France. Photograph © HomeAway.co.uk

Simon personally hand-picked the traditional French château in the heart of the Loire Valley where he stayed for two nights with the group of Overs and his guest judge, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.

The house in France has been visited by other music icons including Mick Jagger and ACDC’s Brian Johnson. © HomeAway.co.uk

The 16-bedroom property – which features a pool house, spa, vast gardens, underground chambers, orchards and a moat – is believed to be haunted. Photograph © HomeAway.co.uk

The château Simon chose features a pool house, spa, vast gardens, underground chambers, orchards and a moat

Cheryl headed to a charming waterfront house in Rome with her guest judge Jess Glynne and the Groups. Her villa is available to rent on myprivatevillas.com.

Cheryl shared a glimpse of the spectacular view from her room in the villa with fans on Instagram, with the caption: "Rome. Room with a view #xfactor #judgeshomes #luckygirl."

Cheryl and Jess watch a group perform in the gorgeous setting

Rita Ora flew further afield with the Girls, taking them Stateside to stunning LA with US sensation Meghan Trainor

The Panoramic Room, where Simon Cowell stayed during the Judges' Houses weekend. The charming house in France is available to rent.