Cumbria

Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

Perfectly placed in the heart of the Lake District, you’ll find fabulous attention to detail: fresh flowers, fizz, local arts and crafts...

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

Lovely old-school country house near Cartmel’s ancient abbey with dreamy views, good food, happy staff and nicely priced rooms

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a cool pool and stylish rooms – swim in the lake, walk in the hills, come back for super food

Cosy Lakeland stone barn in acres of peaceful countryside for walkers, wildlife lovers and those wishing for a retreat

Facing the village green, a charmingly restored cottage to hole up in – you’re close to lakes and coast in a sleepy setting

A large, light-filled house with plenty of space for all, two sitting rooms, an open fire and a big garden. Rates offered for smaller groups

A dog-friendly, relaxed local with newly vamped rooms, great microbrewery ales and tasty, local, homemade food served beside a roaring fire

Cosy, peaceful retreat not far from Hadrian's wall. A real fire, tennis, BBQ, the Coast to Coast cycle route and hilly treks from the door

Woodland and fells encircle you, spa suites hang above water, food from the gods in the restaurant is included in the price...

Take an Ullswater steamer, a pint of Thwaites by the fire - eat heartily bistro-style with big views, sleep soundly in rustic chic comfort

Your very own love nest: frolic in the outdoor rolltop, hunker by the wood-burner, bask in the gardens... near Lakes and Dales

Victorian country house overlooking the Howgill Fells. Walks from the door, good breakfasts – space galore to bring family and friends too

Family-friendly lakes retreat steeped in local history. Acres of wild country to get lost in and a splendid bar to help find yourself again

Read the papers, bag the fire, tuck into a hearty pie. Then stay the night: bedrooms are comfortable and modern, and dogs are very welcome

Restored 18th-century farm building surrounded by countryside, with a good pub a short walk away and Lake Windermere a ten-minute drive

Original features, reclaimed wood, cosy wood-burner, books to read. Lovely garden and friendly travel-loving hosts who look after you well