England

Once a lofty edifice for music recitals, now an original place to stay - with stained-glass windows, a bed on a stage and wild gardens

A beautifully renovated getaway set in glorious countryside near the Lakes. Strike out on walks from the door, relax in the woodland garden

They’ve been welcoming guests at this waterside hotel for over 150 years - seaside colours, smart roooms and tasty food wait

A friendly host, an elegant home, big comfortable rooms with views. Wake for a locally sourced breakfast, play croquet, explore Dedham Vale

The village is tiny, the bar is lively, the food is delicious. The Cotswolds are at your feet and you’re encouraged not to lift a finger

Elegant townhouse near Blenheim Palace, with lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance and Oxford just half an hour away

Run by the same family since 1920, an extremely comfortable beach-front hotel with delicious food and sea views from many rooms

Country house in eight acres of beautiful gardens, orchard and woodland. Relaxed friendly place with horticultural and arts & crafts courses

A gorgeous inn lost in lush country with hammocks in the garden, sofas in the drawing room and lovely local food in the popular restaurant

A grand Cotswolds country house in 12 acres of gardens. Superb food, a smart spa and attentive staff make you feel utterly spoiled

Bustling Fowey harbour sweeps out below this Victorian townhouse. Walk to shops and restaurants, hike the coastal path, return to comfort

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a BBQ hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in cleverly restored farm buildings - space, light, long views

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

A lucky break to stay here: part of a 1669 grade-II* listed Almshouse with modern interiors; leafy and quiet yet a short hop from the town

Idyllic rural B&B - stunning valley with the moors beyond. Inviting rooms are filled with flowers, generous breakfasts are a treat

A cosy sitting room, comfy beds and sparkling bathroom in a pretty thatched stone cottage. Wander Jane's garden or walk in the Cotswolds

Steam in the hot tub, gaze over crashing waves or later stars. Inside is swish, kids play in their games room, dinner is in view of the sea