UK Hidden Gems

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

Fabulous lake views, a private garden, beach and jetty – this clever boathouse conversion is a great getaway for boaters and country-lovers

A great little inn, hugely popular, with chic rooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre

Stables turned into bright, comfortable holiday homes in countryside near Battle - for couples and families, whose dogs are very welcome too

An 18th-century semi-detached farm worker's cottage in a small hamlet, surrounded by splendid countryside and near the river Thames

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

A friendly rural town pub with smart rooms, locally inspired menus and Cheshire and north Wales to explore – bring the dog too

Cosy cottage with a river running through wild gardens and a pool; walk to good pubs, drive to the Jurassic coast in half an hour

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side by side alfresco baths make it romantic for 2 (+sofabed for extra guests)

You'll find comfortable rooms, great food and a lovely bar at this friendly inn – Heartbeat country, Castle Howard and Whitby all wait

In a small village on the borders, a Jacobean farmhouse luxuriously restored with lovely touches; the Brecon Beacons are close by

Stay just minutes from the sea in colourful Donaghadee for wild swims, island visits, bird watching and coastal walks

Adorable cottage with a Highland lodge feel – walk straight into the hills, swim in the Spey, relax in the whisky room and sitooterie

Stylish, welcoming & perfect for all the family (including the hound) and a great base for exploring glorious Sussex and its coastline

Cosy bolthole for two in a charming market town on the edge of Dartmoor – stroll to restaurants and shops or explore the moors

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

A rural place to stay in beautiful mid Wales with homegrown food, charming hosts and breathtaking views from bedrooms