Perched in gorgeous gardens and with stunning views, this 18th-century presbytery has lovely rooms and an excellent gourmet restaurant

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

Utter peace in a simple, beautiful space with a sculpture garden to wander, an art studio to visit and walking and cycling on Dartmoor

A row of old brick stables now craftily converted into a light-filled and very peaceful place to stay with a garden room and gorgeous views

A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon

Come to a gorgeous bolthole, just for two, in a sleepy riverside village with the delights of the Corrèze at your feet

This grand house on the river Derwent oozes old-fashioned comfort – find traditional bedrooms, delicious food and an open fire

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

Style, comfort and tranquillity combine in a lovely B&B near Bergerac. Sleep in elegant four-poster beds, breakfast on the sunny terrace…

Peaceful escape for couples in the grounds of a stately Tudor manor house; watch the wildlife from your garden, explore the nearby coast

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do

A great base for Stratford and beyond – expect a peaceful village, smart rooms, local ales, tasty food and a happy vibe throughout

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

Great gulps of ozone will engulf you at this architect-designed 1960s beach house - light, bright and sparkling, just like the ocean

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château