A cosy, very comfortable stone cottage with fine views across the valley, just a couple of miles from the southern tip of Ullswater

A beautifully restored cottage and extra wing for 3 - 4 on Bodmin Moor for families, outdoor types and lovers of real countryside – dogs can come too

Old wooden sleigh beds, check-clothed tables, log fires, a courtyard of centuries-old trees, a claw foot bath. Stacks of character

A 200-year-old village house surrounded by vineyards. Light-filled interiors, lots of art, a garden and your own sparkling pool

A swish and very generous eco barn with a wood-fired hot tub and a view-filled deck close to fabulous walking in the Dales or the Lakes

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

Stylish eco barns with generous hampers - Threshing Barn sleeps 8, Hay Barn 2. Close to village, beach & pub, with friendly owners close by

A converted Victorian schoolhouse with a glorious oak bar, an impressive selection of gins, hearty food and attractive bedrooms

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

Like staying in a family home, only with Henri III furniture and rolling green views. Energetic hosts cook, farm, hunt, chat over champagne

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

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

Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families

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

Come for sublime Highland scenery, birds and wildlife, long walks and complete peace and tranquillity

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

A treat in any season, a place to stir your soul, yield to nature and learn how to play again - with a pretty fine roost to come home to