The country bumbler

Like all the various things you find when you fully empty a rucksack, these places in wild landscapes are a pleasant surprise, with a bit this, a bit of that, and a lot of natural wonder. These quirky places to stay with eclectic design, all inspected and selected by us, are perfect for a holiday surrounded by natural wonders. We think you’ll really hit it off together. If you have a specific requirement in mind, don’t forget to use the “Sort & refine” button to find your true love. Or if you’re still looking for The One take the Sawday’s Matchmaker quiz again here.

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The Mount B&B Gallery

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The Mount B&B
Keswick, Cumbria
From £65 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 1 - 2
Glorious views of Derwentwater and Skiddaw from this comfortable house. Art dotted about, a big table for chatty meals and a pretty garden

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The Old Laundry, Dunalastair Estate Gallery

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The Old Laundry, Dunalastair Estate
Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross
From £120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Dark skies and extensive views from this romantic hideaway cottage. Walk down to the loch, snuggle up by the wood-burner… a cosy retreat

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Johnby Hall Gallery

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Johnby Hall
Penrith, Cumbria
£150 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

1 room for 4
Breakfasts with sausages from home-reared rare breed pigs, a big log fire and relaxed friendly hosts. Acres of garden and woodland paths

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Casona de Indias Gallery

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Casona de Indias
Piloña, Asturias
From €95 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

7 rooms for 2 - 3
A small hotel in the greenest valley facing super views of Picos de Europa National Park. Head out walking, spot wildlife, climb the peaks

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Underleigh House Gallery

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Underleigh House
Hope Valley, Derbyshire
From £120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2
4 comfy, stylish rooms and a wonderful host who spoils you rotten: hearty breakfasts, walking maps and Peak District views

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The Old House Gallery

View of the exterior of the house from the garden wall

Large living room with log burner and door leading into the garden

Large double bedroom with four poster bed

Larger living room with log burner and traditional hearth, with double doors leading on to the grounds

Large open plan kitchen with a family size dining table leading on the living room

Outside seating area over looking the rolling Scottish hills

Standing on the bank of the river

Waterfall surrounded by vivid green ferns

Twin bedroom with large windows letting in the light

Large twin bedroom

Bathroom with colourful floral wall paper

Bathroom with shower over the bath

Large double bedroom with 4 poster bed and ensuite

Large twin bedroom

Large family bathroom with double size shower

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View of the property and gardens

The Old House Scotland exterior of the house nestled into the rolling hills
The Old House
Glen Orchy, Argyll & Bute
From £170 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh

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Monachyle Mhor Gallery

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Monachyle Mhor
Lochearnhead, Perth & Kinross
From £195 p/n

Hotel

15 rooms for 2 - 4
One of Scotland’s coolest hotels waits at the end of a 4-mile track - you find loch, mountain and sky, and Tom’s fabulous food

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Gilpin Hotel Gallery

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Gilpin Hotel
Windermere, Cumbria
From £280 p/n

Hotel

30 rooms for 2
Woodland and fells encircle you, spa suites hang above water, food in the Michelin-starred restaurant is sublime – come for a real treat

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Stow House Gallery

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Stow House
Leyburn, Yorkshire
From £120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

7 rooms for 2 - 3
Walks start from the door of this fun B&B with delightful owners and unique style in the lush landscape of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’

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Hotel Gardenia al Lago Gallery

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Hotel Gardenia al Lago
Villa di Gargnano, Lake Garda, Brescia
From €158 p/n

Hotel

25 rooms for 2
A very peaceful, family-run hotel on the shores of Lake Garda with rose and jasmine-scented gardens for summer dinners by candlelight

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The School House, Kidlandlee Gallery

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The School House, Kidlandlee
Morpeth, Northumberland
From £100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
In the middle of the National Park and surrounded by the Coquet Hills, come for dark skies, fabulous walking and a very comfortable cottage

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