Britain

An indulging stay: exquisite decor, cosy fire, honesty bar, champagne hamper... Wellies & Barbours to borrow for yomps in Dales or Lakes

Spacious farmhouse with annexe, great for gatherings with family and friends. Fabulous walks and endless views over the Eglwysbach valley

Fairytale cottage set in sprawling grounds, perfect for walking and biking with seaside adventures just down the road

Spread out in much style with friends or family in a beautifully renovated Victorian farmhouse at the foot of the Howgill fells

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

Wonky floors and handmade beds in a restored coaching inn for 4, 6 or 8 - sociable evenings round the farmhouse table, walks from the door

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Charming and traditional moated manor house in an English country estate setting close to Britain’s favourite market town of Louth

A gorgeous house with oodles of original features, a lovely garden and the owners' pub, farm shop, brewery and spa a short walk

Come for the utter silence and the rare beauty of this far north-westerly landscape, teeming with wildlife. An antidote to city life

Gather family in this big, beautiful barn for treks on hidden trails and picnics in the wildflower meadow. Set your watch by the wildlife

Wood-burners, water sports and wildlife at four cosy farm conversions a half mile from their own quay. Wild swimming and barbecues await

A traditional Welsh cottage in a very pretty, rural setting with the river meandering past, the stunning coastal path and beautiful beaches

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

An Edwardian villa with stunning views, polished floors, cosy fires and child-friendly garden a short walk from lovely Portmeirion

A smart honey-hued house with characterful beams and all the modern kit you need for a family or group, encircled by Somerset countryside

Thatched cottage perfect for families; surfing at Croyde, walks on Exmoor, sunny barbecues in the garden and cosying up by the wood-burner