England

This beautiful old rectory - a house for all seasons - floods with light. Come for excellent food, warm interiors and nicely priced rooms

Bedrooms with terraces and views over St Michael’s Mount Bay. Explore the gardens; walk from the door to glorious beaches

A rural idyll with a hot tub near lovely Cartmel, surrounded by woods, meadows and wildlife - great for walkers, near to the Lakes

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

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods to wander, streams to play in and stunning views for country-lovers

Hike the Wild Boar Fells, get cosy at home with books, games and DVDs, and meet the farm’s hens, pigs, cows and sheep

2 lakes, streams, landscaped gardens, woodlands and waterfalls... writers will take root, idlers will dawdle in style.

An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Stylish stables with pretty pool terrace, cosy wood stove and all you need to rustle up drinks and snacks. Friendly host too

A classic Cotswolds inn that’s open all day; super-smart and friendly with a plush bar, restaurant, and excellent bedrooms

An elegant home with an easy atmosphere – Andrea is a great host. Comfortable bedrooms with window seats overlook the pretty walled gardens

A restful space with a pretty garden in a quiet Derbyshire village - the pub a short stroll away and Chatsworth near

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open plan living space, light and lovely.

Not just a thatched cottage but a sacred space, filled with crystals and art works, for those in need of rest from the hubbub of life

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors

2 cottages (groups take both) and a Shepherd's Hut, a hop from the South Downs. Find bread-making courses, a pop-up cafe & lovely gardens too

A great base for Stratford and beyond - expect a peaceful village, smart rooms, local ales, tasty food and a happy vibe throughout