Dine in the orangery on excellent cuisine, or take breakfast in bed with the shutters thrown wide. Simply delightful

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Agriturismo at its best - delightful hosts, communal meals of superb home-grown food, homely rooms, a garden filled with fragrant flowers...

A great spot for two plus two, with a decked area that gazes on copses, stream and treehouse. Wallow your cares away in the hot tub

Come for big open skies, sweeping beaches and the charming towns of north Norfolk from this pretty flintstone cottage in Docking village

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

Hike down secret paths and along the Suffolk coast before a superb lunch or supper at this friendly inn; sweet bedrooms too

Canoeing on the Tamar, valley walks galore, with the woodland garden a sea of daffodils in the spring. A magical self-catering hideaway

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

A detached 1960s house in a fabulous position with beautiful views over the mountains and plenty of space for walkers and skiers

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

A beautifully-restored Devon bank barn at the end of a quiet lane in the glorious South Hams, just right for a couple or small family

Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

Come on down to the farm and this wonderful eco conversion of an ancient piggery with heavily beamed ceilings and much warmth and comfort