A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

Come for big skies, loch views, much wildlife, acres of forest and a charming wood-clad cottage from which to explore such a remote spot

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

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

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

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.

On the site of an old sawmill in the mountains of the Jura, a guesthouse of warmth and charm - with table d'hôtes, a pool and a spa

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

A scrupulously renovated dog-friendly gate lodge with garden and outdoor dining area, a five-minute drive from Mount Congreve Gardens

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

A grand dining hall and super kitchen, perfect for big gatherings. Spot spoonbills on the salt marsh, sea swim or walk to delis and pubs

A family-run restaurant with rooms with a gorgeous sunny terrace overlooking the bustling harbour and delicious food in two dining spaces

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

On a magical peninsular in west Galloway, land of sea and cows, 2 stylish cottages & a farmhouse perfect for nature-loving families...

A lovely, spacious 1830s house in the heart of arty Westport with nearly an acre of garden, an apple orchard and the river running past

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two