A 18th-century house with pool in a small town with friendly owners and a tropical garden of banana, fig and, of course, frangipani

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Simply furnished, tasteful rooms - perfect for a country getaway! Enjoy coastal views at breakfast or explore the village.

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A stylish, canal-side inn – you get Sunday lunch, tow paths that lead into Edinburgh, then a pretty garden and cute rooms

A charming white-washed house with a pool & lovely hillside views from the terrace: sleep out here under a star-studded sky on warm evenings

You’ll find Norfolk ales, French wines and a hint of eccentricity at this old-school inn, where local food and comfy beds keep you smiling

Guests love the Henley - it’s nicely informal, and cute rooms, big views, and Martyn’s lovely food all hit the spot. Breakfast included too

Colourful coastal apartments and studios where you can be nicely independent, and enjoy a communal café and health club with Art Deco pool

A renovated bright apartment with lots of space, a hop, skip and jump away from the shingle beach of seaside-jolly Deal

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

Shady spots in the garden, a pool overlooked by tall palms, a bar nook stocked with drinks and a new spa in the Serra do Açor

A beautifully restored annexe in a picturesque village in the heart of Suffolk. Take a camera - it's seriously picture-perfect around here

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

Choose one of six uncluttered, beautiful spaces within this elegant Georgian coach house on the Denton estate, for restorative country stays