An elegant 1892 building, once the village school, now a very comfortable, colourful B&B with warm owners and delicious breakfasts

Loved by estate-workers, visitors, well-heeled locals, and walkers, this spruced-up pub is a friendly launchpad for Chatsworth

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

A smart riverside inn with airy interiors that brim with character – old beams, open fires, well-kept ales and comfy bedrooms

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

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

Stay in the grounds of a 19th-century château turned family home, where 500-year-old oak trees shade a glorious garden

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

In truffle, lavender and olive oil country, a dreamy wine château with terraced gardens, run by hosts whose happiness is infectious

Inspiring art-filled Menorcan townhouse in Mahón’s old quarter; explore the city, cycle or hike the island’s gorges and feast on seafood

Apartments with a designer touch in a peaceful, evocative setting; private gardens, intimate terraces, infinity pool, stunning lake views and a gourmet restaurant

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

Swap the mêlée for privacy and wonderful views. Delicious meals, an outdoor hot tub and Portes du Soleil skiing on your doorstep