Jaunty beach huts on Felpham beach with sea views, coastal walks from the door and access to the hotel. For couples, families and dog lovers

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

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

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

A smartly renovated 250-year-old brick and flint built inn, tucked away in a sleepy village beneath the glorious South Downs

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

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

Enjoy fields of lavender and vines as far as the eye can see from this neat cottage, sharing a pool and gorgeous gardens with other guests

An 18th-century watermill with millrace and pond, now a smart B&B with a swimming pool and pretty gardens, run by charming English hosts

Perched on a hilltop in a nature reserve, two lovely places to stay. Hike and beach-hop all day before relaxing in the pool

Stow yourselves away in the west wing of this glorious house, once home to Ambrose Congreve and steeped in history, with lovely gardens

Traditional B&B in a beautiful château bursting with history and surrounded by formal gardens, then farmland and two fine rivers

Independent B&B in an ancient hamlet with modern interiors, immaculate bedrooms and a pleasant wooden terrace for sunny days

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Portraits, paintings and a historic look-out tower, pool, gardens and delicious breakfasts... San Fabiano captures everyone’s heart

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd