Dorset

Gather the clan and bowl down to this spacious seaside house on Chesil Beach which has been the backdrop for wonderful family holidays since the 1950s

Tucked down a lane in an iconic village with an ancient dew pond, this thatched cottage is filled with art, sculpture and surprises

A Georgian townhouse in the heart of historic Sherborne with a friendly team of staff, delicious food, walled garden & a spoiling mini spa

Fresh sea air, drowsy afternoons and nights of warmth and company against the backdrop of the sea in this big old house on Lyme Bay

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

A wisteria-clad end of terrace cottage in rural Somerset within walking distance of the village and a good pub

You'll feel glamorous inhabiting these apartments with everything well thought out and attractive. Bridport, and the coast, at your feet

There's a lovely relaxed feel to this rather grand house, garden, ponds and orangery. Ashley and Amanda are easy-going hosts

A traditional holiday house and utterly delightful. Roam in two acres of garden, play lawn games, soak up the views - fabulous for all ages

Light-and-colour filled cottage with gardens and sea views on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, a short stroll from Chesil Beach

Once an ancient priory, now a smart riverside hotel with gorgeous rooms, beautiful gardens and a terrace for afternoon tea in summer

A stylish hotel on Chesil beach with views of sea and sky - expect smart rooms, a bar for cocktails and some lovely local food

A brick and flint flour mill, niftily modernised into an open-plan space, brimming with light and with views of the river from the garden

Convivial B&B in Lyme with books, magazines, games, walking maps and the daily papers. Honesty bar and delicious, healthy home cooking too

A smartly-refurbished old coaching inn sitting by the river and run with an emphasis on fair trade, sustainability and excellent local food

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

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

Foodies and sociable souls will enjoy this lively B&B in a pretty honey-coloured stone cottage with a garden and a very friendly owner