Short breaks from London

Quirky, rustic cabin nuzzled by vines and greenery – perfect for lovers, writers and peace-seekers. Take long walks, stroll to the pub

Independence in your own barn in the garden. Easy-going hosts - tea & cake, glass of wine, advice on trips out. Walk to the pub for dinner

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

An off-the-beaten-track retreat with an 18th-century history, for a family or 2 couples (plus an extra 2 on a sofa bed), in a super spot

A pretty pair of converted barns in the rolling countryside of East Sussex, refreshingly modern and full of colour and charm

Elegant townhouse near Blenheim Palace, with lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance and Oxford just half an hour away

Country house in eight acres of beautiful gardens, orchard and woodland. Relaxed friendly place with horticultural and arts & crafts courses

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

Race sticks under Pooh's bridge, stroll Ashdown Forest, enjoy supper in a good Sussex pub. Head home to comfort, space and ancient timbers

Unbend here with wine tours, tastings, long walks, bird watching, cycling, or just chilling. Eat well, sleep peacefully, feel at home

A spoiling country escape to one of Hampshire’s oldest houses with a welcoming whisky and home-grown breakfasts

A lovely old cottage with a pretty front garden in a peaceful spot, yet right in the heart of Rye and backing onto the famous Mermaid Inn

Feel blessed to stay in such a grand manor. Organic eggs and bacon for breakfast, and a garden carpeted with snowdrops in spring too

Comfortable bolthole for 2–6 in the heart of the city. Shops and restaurants on the doorstep, a short drive from the coast and South Downs

With off-street parking for your prized possession and exceptional 5-star décor, this is more sleek hotel suite than self-catering apartment

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

Gorgeous bathrobes, a linen bedhead, a small lawn with a dovecote and a terrace… welcome to a unique little place in historic Petworth

Gorgeous rooms and splendid breakfasts – for sybarites, history-lovers, cyclists and canoeists - bang in the middle of ancient Long Melford