England

Two perfect cottages for couples: one is chocolate-box-heaven, the other fresh & modern, both are sweetly romantic & there's a next-door pub

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

Food grown, foraged and prepared with care, bedrooms have roll top baths. Temporarily closed for summer 2022 - due to re-open in the autumn

An old manor house on the beautiful Lowther estate with a Michelin star in the kitchen, cool bedrooms and excellent walking all around

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

Cosy gardener's cottage in the gardens of a stately home: country walks leave from the door or hop in the car for the coast

In the gardens of a laid-back country house, a barn with books, games, faded rugs and grand piano - a treat for convivial families

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

Spacious, stylish, contemporary with a dollop of green living - hit the bookshops in Hay, canoe the Wye. Great for families

A studio flat above Lynmouth Bay with a sunny patio and lovely walks all around. Exmoor's coastal path is close

An unbeatable position on Rutland Water, a Michelin star in the restaurant, a roaring fire in the bar and a swimming pool in the garden

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and some good seasonal food in the hip restaurant

This hidden valley is the dreamiest part of South Devon. Catch the ferry across the Dart; gaze on the hills; snuggle up by the wood-burner

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

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

In the Welsh Marches, down winding lanes, a delightful refurbished hop pickers' house - romantic bolthole for 2. Friendly owners, too

Proper village pub with good food and cosy upstairs rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon