A delightful Arts & Crafts lodge house on a lovely estate sitting in a dramatic setting on the western flank of the Malvern Hills

Spread out in much style with friends or family in a beautifully renovated Victorian farmhouse at the foot of the Howgill fells

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

A welcoming retreat with lofty rooms, a sunny garden and the perfect plunge pool. Come for slow days and wine country adventures

Wonderful hosts at this traditional, upbeat B&B, where imaginative breakfasts set you up for glorious hikes in Eyri (Snowdonia)

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

Wonderful views over medieval Gubbio from this rural stone farmhouse with pool, cottages and apartments sitting in lush gardens

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

An 18th-century beamed inn with tasty food, pretty bedrooms and a large garden just a ten-minute drive from Chichester

In a bustling port town on the Adriatic coast, this family-run hotel is warm, welcoming and just minutes from beaches and restaurants

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

In a leafy, peaceful part of Frome - a very civilised bolthole for two. A big garden is yours to share, friendly owners live next door

Your own private suite in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

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

A lovely, spacious 1830s house in the heart of arty Westport with nearly an acre of garden, an apple orchard and the river running past

A substantial old house, originally built in 1836 and recently renovated, for grand special occasions with stunning views and a hot tub

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Gather family or friends and take both villa and cottage. The terraces and gardens have long views, the pool is roomy and the peace palpable