Recharge and reconnect with your creative side in one of Ania's workshops; secret coves, wild swimming and coastal walks are all close

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 very pretty Victorian gothic house of limestone and brick, sitting peacefully on the edge of the village, eight miles from foodie Ludlow

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

Immerse yourselves in the heather-clad peaks, moorland, glens and diverse wildlife of the magnificent Pentland Hills Regional Park

Perfect for lovers of the quintessentially English cottage - carefully renovated and classily stylish - a ramble to nearest pub

Just the ticket if you want to escape from the hurly-burly and wind down with fresh air, good food, walks in nature and sublime views

Sumptuous and pampering with monogrammed sheets and frescoed walls.More for honeymooners and couples than lolly-licking tots

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

A great little place, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre

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

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

A spoiling hotel for a properly grown up escape on the Chatsworth Estate. Bring your loved one and do as much or as little as you fancy

Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

Small country hotel in a riverside setting near Giverny, with a superb restaurant and a charming village a few minutes’ walk away

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path