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

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Good old-fashioned hospitality in a quiet Highlands cottage ringed by roses and roe deer. Forest and coastal walks, shortbread and tea

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

On the doorstop, Dovedale, Buxton, Chatsworth House... Come home to snooker, books, logs, a patio with views and masses of lovely space

A splendid landing pad in gorgeous countryside with truly great food at the pub, lovely cottages and rooms over the village shop

Scandi-Scottish cabin with views across the Kyle of Lochalsh, within walking distance of a cracking pub - a Sawday's Community Champion

A hop from the coast and charming Alnwick, a gorgeous and supremely comfortable country escape for friends and families. Dogs welcome too

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Enfolded in gentle Dorset hills and surrounded by trees, a perfect wooden hut for 2 near beaches, River Cottage HQ and many beautiful walks

Artists, poets, nature lovers, walkers and dreamers will be happy in this simple, airy suite surrounded by a fecund garden and much peace

A super old place for those who love history and Thomas Hardy. Come for enjoyable gastropub food and comfortable, traditional bedrooms

A spiritual, rustic retreat for nature-lovers, writers, artists. In protected woodland, well away from bustle, close to the lapping river

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside