This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

This stylish B&B is foodie heaven. Its eclectic, multicultural menu - and décor to match - make for a special getaway to the Cornish coast

A wonderful watery setting for a super family hotel. White sands and sunsets, waddling ducks, breakfasts to relish …

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

Come for home-baked bread, eggs from the hens, arrays of fresh fruit, and fabulous river views... your hosts do lovely B&B

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

A classic period property right on the river, perfectly placed to explore the delights of nearby Marlborough

A lovely old traditional mas, built around a courtyard with lots of outdoor space and rambling gardens for happy gatherings, and sunny days

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

Quirky townhouse on the edge of the Peak District, with country walks from the door, plus shops, cinema, heritage centre, bistros and pubs

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

A great spot for two plus two, with a decked area that gazes on copses, stream and treehouse. Wallow your cares away in the hot tub

Gather your favourites for a getaway in deepest France. Bike the countryside, dip in the heated pool and sprawl out in this inviting space

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

Tradition and comfort on the border with Wales, a welcoming country-house hotel with warm rooms, pretty gardens and delicious food

Great taste – in decor and food – and a delicious heated pool. Views swoop over field and valley; trails, villages, wineries tempt