Remote and rural, this cosy cottage is a slice of Welsh heaven, with plenty to do and see just a short drive away

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

Fine linens, cool pool and a barbecue for this soothing barn renovation in a dreamy corner of Tuscany. Friendly owners can cook on request

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a pool and a variety of bedrooms, some super-cool - swim in the lake, walk in the hills, eat well

Genuine hosts, fabulous food, a swimming pool and a private speedboat for exploring the coast; a sandy beach is a ten-minute walk away

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Stylish hotel with big rooms, lovely food and a pretty garden overlooking the old castle moat - don’t miss the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral

An elegantly renovated coaching inn with inspired design, beautifully simple pub food, tempting ales and gloriously comfortable bedrooms

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Vineyards, fruit trees and immaculate gardens, amazing food and wine, a sense of seclusion and sweeping views of the Tuscan hills

Deliciously comfortable, hospitable, boutique B&B - in a secluded village within easy reach of Reims and the vineyards of Champagne

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Built in 1518 to gaze across the Loire to Amboise and decorated with discreet elegance and respect for its history. Guests love it

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

Charming cottage in the Peak District National Park for hill walking, cycling and bird watching, or simply unwinding amid much beauty

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

A magnificent medieval tower in the grounds of an 18th-century château sitting in a dreamy valley. Come for superb gardens and architecture

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby