The Goretex hiker

Two villas on opposite shores of a big lily-covered lake, fed with natural spring water from the Ticino river and surrounded by gardens

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

Up at the top of Scotland’s west coast, a small, stylish and welcoming hotel with lovely owners and some nicely priced rooms

Come to walk, cycle, fish and hunker down in style in front of the wood-burner - sleep in deep comfort in a lovingly converted barn

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

A dramatic house with stylish interiors – designed to bring the outdoors in so you feel wrapped in nature. Great for families or friends

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

A swish and very generous eco barn with a wood-fired hot tub and a view-filled deck close to fabulous walking in the Dales or the Lakes

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

A chalet-with-everything: great mountain style, space and comfort with views of Mont Blanc, a sauna and bubbling hot tub

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

An old farm worker's cottage, niftily done up and nicely remote, with walking and fishing on the doorstep, four miles from Hadrian's Wall

Feather pillows, welcome goodies, an extensive batterie de cuisine... the hosts are super generous, the views are to die for

A delightful eyrie surrounded by water, forest, wildflowers in spring and summer, views to distant islands - just a short stroll to Ullapool

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

A family-run, environmentally friendly bistro with rooms near Grasmere: climb to the nearest viewing spot. Dogs welcome too

Stylish eco barns with generous hampers - Threshing Barn sleeps 8, Hay Barn 2. Close to village, beach & pub, with friendly owners close by

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies