Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients

Come for a spot of high-end cossetting with big, beautiful bedrooms, good food and far-reaching views in the Northumberland National Park

Near vibrant market towns, this lovely cottage on a rural estate with views of Pen y Fan is a delicious escape from the hurly burly

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Traditional beamed cottage, tucked in the hills, with views to distant beaches plus colourful gardens and a pool

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

You're beautifully looked after in this gorgeous Tuscan house. Come for Alpine walks, historic trails and wild nature all around

Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place

You'll feel at home in this immaculate yet cosy 1800s brick and pantile cottage with a pretty patio and stunning views across the Lincolnshire Wolds

Gloriously cool in summer, cosy in winter, a 365-day-a-year retreat. Just a 10-minute promenade along the beach into the fun heart of town

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Two cottages which can be taken together, in wing of a warm yellow 1927 house. Charming owners, beautiful grounds and breathtaking views

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

A light larch-clad space for lovers, or a retreat for walkers and writers in pretty Orford, once a medieval sea port but now on the river

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool