Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

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

A perfectly renovated farmhouse in the grounds of a delightful château deep in the Normandy countryside, with a lovely walled garden

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

A lovely old 19th-century inn by the sea with hand-pumped ales, fresh local and seasonal food and spoiling bedrooms, some with sea views

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

A 19th-century bothy in remote, rugged countryside on the edge of the Cairngorms, for walkers, birders and seekers of peace

An exquisite, serene B&B with sweeping views, tucked between hills, vineyards and meadows and the ancient remains of a Benedictine abbey

Art-filled and atmospheric, with stunning sea views and a sunny walled garden. Just moments from the beaches and charms of Lyme Regis

Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

Rest, restore, and explore... from this smart, successful Cotswolds’ gastropub with ancient beams, roaring fires and truly pretty bedrooms

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

Visit Florence, Arezzo, Siena… or revel in the beauty and peace of Casa Zia, surrounded by wilderness and lovely birdsong

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

A relaxed old countryside manor house with a huge garden to roam. It’s 2km to sandy beaches and Judith is close by if you need anything

You’ll feel nicely independent in this spacious open-plan hideaway surrounded by colourful gardens and Corscombe valley views