A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

In the Welsh Marches, down winding lanes, a delightful refurbished hop pickers' house - romantic bolthole for 2. Friendly owners, too

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

Filled with interesting finds, antiques and artefacts, this is a charming cabin hideaway for couples on the banks of the Kingsbridge Ria

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

An airy, well-designed hideaway for two in an ancient barn on a quiet farm. This is prime walking country with Hadrian’s Wall nearby.

A converted barn for two, serenely comfortable and effortlessly stylish, near to North Devon's beaches and the wild beauty of Exmoor

A large cottage by the walled garden on a peaceful estate with oodles of space for big gatherings and views over a lake and mature trees

Lovely views from this converted farmhouse in peaceful Lot countryside, with terrace, sheltered pool and nine acres of grounds to explore

Fragrant gardens full of fruit trees, a lovingly renovated house just a few minutes’ walk from the village, and excellent breakfasts

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

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury's high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent food – fine local walking waits

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await

Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive

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