Short breaks from London

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

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

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

The real Deal: cool interiors, a relaxed feel & good food in this creative corner of town, minutes from the sea. The perfect weekend escape

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

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

Gorgeous bedrooms, delicious breakfasts, a couple of treatment rooms, art everywhere: an extraordinary B&B under a mile from the beach

You get one whole floor of a 60s lapboarded house and a private, sheltered terrace in a wooded valley, five minutes from Henley-on-Thames

Up a long farm track through the oak wood to find this large, elegant home with a relaxed, fuss-free atmosphere

Converted water mill in countryside near Oxford, with a river in the garden, footpaths to follow and the local pub a short stroll away

Close to the loveliest part of the Basingstoke Canal, a romantic cottage good for leisurely walks, farm-shop food and lounging

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

You’ll feel like you’re staying at a sophisticated hotel near the Taj Mahal but this is a smart town in Berkshire. The gin menu is superb

A boutique B&B in the New Forest that makes the most of all things local – spoiling rooms, a happy vibe and an excellent breakfast all wait

Escape to your own barn. Brimming with beams and natural colours - surrounded by peaceful lavender-filled gardens and corn fields

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

A 200-year-old coach house with a calm, restful atmosphere. Close to Glyndebourne gardens and opera – Lewes and Brighton too