Cumbria

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

1600s farmhouse in glorious Buttermere valley. Friendly host, generous breakfasts, snug bedrooms with lake views and perfect peace…

Chic rooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

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

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

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

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

Cosy apartment for two in a cluster of farm buildings near Hawkshead, surrounded by countryside and with a good pub a stroll away

Small, luxurious hideaway, a sublime spa hotel with six rooms only and a treatment room that overlooks a private lake

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

This artistic barn conversion oozes style: sleek kitchen, spiral staircase, local art and Starck fittings. Near 2 Michelin eateries

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

Grade II-listed country hotel with lovely gardens and a fine dining restaurant, a short walk from Ambleside and the top of Lake Windermere

A grand yet laid-back country house with lovely gardens, hearty local breakfasts and big log fires. A peaceful base for the Lakes and Dales

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

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north - expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

Deep in the Lake District, a well-loved family home with heavenly views from each cosy carpeted room. Superb home-cooked dinners to order!