An achingly elegant boutique hotel set in Mallorca's olives and orchards: candlelit organic dinners, infinity pool, a smart little bar...

Heaps to do on-site: organic farm shop & café, cookery & cheese-making courses, farm tours. A brilliant base for exploring the Cotswolds too

Groups will love this 18th-century winemaster’s house and tower. There’s a hillside infinity pool, valley views and a private boulodrome

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

Brilliant birdwatching, heavenly countryside, a generous welcome and lovely furnishings... A place to linger as long as you can

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Independent B&B with your own converted spaces sitting in a lovely garden with pool. Breakfast is served in the main house or on the terrace

Thatched cottage perfect for families; surfing at Croyde, walks on Exmoor, sunny barbecues in the garden and cosying up by the wood-burner

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

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

Inspiring scenery for this lavender farm near a Provençal village. Rustic eco-friendly cottages, a hump-backed bridge, a hammock by the pool

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

A welcoming, warming inn for locals and visitors alike with a blazing log fire, excellent local and seasonal food and proper Devon ales

A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

A deceptively roomy 300-year-old stone cottage, with front-facing windows overlooking the harbour - just a short walk up to town

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

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street