The inn is the hub of this thriving village in 'the blue remembered hills' with great food and super rooms - a Sawday's Community Champion

A reader writes, 'This place turned out to be one of life's wonderful experiences - a beautiful setting, gorgeous food, kindest of hosts...'

A truly delightful place to eat and stay with gorgeous bedrooms and good food, in a village with Tudor houses and ancient church towers

Great for gatherings of family and friends: fine views, a good big kitchen, games room and pool; nearby caves and castles to explore

An intimate cottage in deepest Cheshire, perfect for exploring Roman Chester, walking or relaxing in the garden

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

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

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

Sofas in front of the fire, English wines and local ales, ambrosial food and smart rooms, all a short stroll from Sissinghurst Castle

On the side of a hill in the little-known Marche, a happy young farmhouse with an elegant saltwater pool, and wonderful meals from Kelda

Full of country-hideaway chic, this special holiday home is in one of the loveliest parts of the Var, surrounded by 10 private acres

A light larch-clad space for lovers, or a retreat for walkers and writers in pretty Orford, once a medieval sea port but now on the river

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world