Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

Sitting at the end of the estate's private driveway, this sandstone building has grand Italianate columns and comfortable interiors

Between Penzance & Helston, close to Praa Sands, is a beautiful bolthole for 6. Good for garden lovers & peace-seekers – dog-friendly too

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

An attractive, sympathetic barn conversion, full of light, pleasingly uncluttered and hidden down a lane in stunningly beautiful countryside

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

With a sauna in the woods and a Nordic bath by the lake, these carefully renovated farm buildings are a lovely slow-living retreat

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

It's quiet among the lavender plants... bees humming, sun shining. Splash in the shared pool, visit lovely villages, taste local wines

Charming farm cottage in a meadow next to ancient woodland and with breathtaking views. A haven for bird-watchers and walkers

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

A cosy and relaxing village inn in the heart of the unspoilt Ebble Valley (wonderful for walkers) with fresh bedrooms and excellent food

Traditional family-run hotel with sitting rooms galore, award-winning food and Snowdon views. High teas and games room for children too

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

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

A rare treat to find such a comfortable and cosy, dog-friendly place in exceptionally wildlife-friendly and sustainably managed grounds