An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount

Nestled in Stockbridge between Winchester, Salisbury and the south coast, this equally lovely foodie inn with rooms is a winner

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

For walkers and lovers of wildly beautiful coastal country: two cosy old cottages and a bright, modern renovation in a cluster with others

A lovingly restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by wildlife-rich countryside just two miles from stunning beaches – a place to mend

Imperious old coaching inn lost in deep country with a river to fish, five-mile views, delicious rooms and some very tasty food

Up at the top of Scotland’s west coast, a small, stylish and welcoming hotel with lovely owners and some nicely priced rooms

Immerse yourself, luxuriously, in beautiful rural Picardy – mirabelle jam, peaceful parkland, walking in the hills – near historic Amiens

A honey-hued stone farmhouse or a stylish cottage – both are deep in delicious countryside with lovely walks by the rambling river

This architect-designed passive style house sits just behind the sand dunes at Waxham beach, one of Norfolk’s most lovely beaches

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland