The easy rambler

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

An 18th-century cottage for four on a working sheep farm: walk the Pentland Hills, get the bus to Edinburgh for culture

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

Fire up the BBQ, watch the sunsets, stroll to one of the best stretches of coastline in the world. Bliss for walkers, birders and escapees

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

A lovingly converted eco barn overlooking a wildflower valley in arty Pembs. For honeymoons and mini moons... a slice of heaven!

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

An alpine hotel connected to nature with spa, sauna and swimming pool fed from a natural spring; mountains & lakes to explore, yoga classes, & more

Magnificent house with old-fashioned charm and gardens leading down to the Beaulieu River – take the footpath to Beaulieu or Bucklers Hard

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

A truly cosy cottage in a superb setting for happy holidays, with dogs welcome, beaches nearby and wonderful walking all around