Bold, bright decor within the 19th-century walls of this pretty courtyard cottage, with a hot tub and long views over parkland and lake

Stay a while... lulled by lapping sea and fragrant hanging gardens - cool, light, balconied, classic, intimate, unpretentious

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

Simple rooms on a spotless farm, delightful hosts, delicious fruit tarts at breakfast on Sundays. The perfect stopover en route to Calais

Stone farmhouse on a country estate, family-run for centuries. Views of the towered gatehouse, pool and tennis court, a walk to the river...

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

A round of applause goes to this special family and their delightfully thoughtful restaurant with beautiful rooms - a wonderful place

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

A cosy cottage in the southern Eyri (Snowdonia) National Park with dogs welcome, beaches nearby and wonderful walking all around

A heartwarming 250-year-old pub with roaring fires in the flagged bar, attractive bedrooms and a special welcome for children and dogs

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

Gather the clans and just come. It's lovely here among acres of wildlife-filled grounds – a Sawday's Community Champion

With incredible views across to distant hilltop towns, olive groves and buzzing bees, this elegant farmhouse has bags of charm

Surrounded by delightful gardens, these gîtes are serene retreats from which you can discover the Dordogne, or gently unwind

Absolutely no neighbours and stunning views from this delicious little cottage, which peeks over the trees in a magical SSSI valley

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with sparkling wine, cider and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep