A delightfully quirky little hotel with a gorgeous hidden courtyard garden, just minutes from shops, restaurants and the beach

A fabulous country boozer, revamped in style with a buzzy atmosphere, great food and welcoming bedrooms - good walking countryside too

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

A charming inn on the village green with beautiful interiors - you’ll find low ceilings, pretty rooms and a fire that burns on cold days.

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

Come for sublime Highland scenery, birds and wildlife, long walks and complete peace and tranquillity

An absolutely charming former cart shed, with a magnificent view of the moated château and the park, with private sauna and shared pool

Immerse yourself in 50 acres of peaceful countryside and the fine pool. Generous owners are on hand, Les Eyzies is just a few minutes' drive

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

High in the Tuscan hills, at the end of an avenue of cypresses, surrounded by parkland and acres of olives... a 13th-century dream

Come for excellent food, warm interiors and nicely priced rooms in this light old Rectory with a pretty terrace for summer drinks

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Gracious hosts, a mix of 17th-century style and contemporary design with comfort in spades, just minutes from the Rialto Bridge and market

Sublime views across the Tuscan countryside, seasonal food and the kindest host. Children are welcome, oenophiles will be in heaven

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

Stunning views from sunny bedrooms. Delightful lively hosts, good breakfasts with homemade jams, colour galore in the acre of garden

Magnificent house with old-fashioned charm and gardens leading down to the Beaulieu River – take the footpath to Beaulieu or Bucklers Hard

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes