A friendly rural town pub with smart rooms, locally inspired menus and Cheshire and north Wales to explore – bring the dog too

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

Come to slow down and be well fed at this beautiful 14th-century manor with 60 acres of grounds and views across the Cotswolds

A renovated bright apartment with lots of space, a hop, skip and jump away from the shingle beach of seaside-jolly Deal

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

A joyful, inviting house on a 15-acre smallholding in Devon. Super food, gracious hosts, delightful bedrooms - leave feeling nourished

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

One of five cottages on the Wern Estate, all comfort and charm, with a garden for kids, rockpools at Black Rock Sands and a mountain railway

A restful space with a pretty garden in a quiet Derbyshire village - the pub a short stroll away and Chatsworth near

You’ll find Norfolk ales, French wines and a hint of eccentricity at this old-school inn, where local food and comfy beds keep you smiling

A lucky break to stay here: part of a 1669 grade-II* listed Almshouse with modern interiors; leafy and quiet yet a short hop from the town

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

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Your host runs home and B&B with effortless efficiency and you'll find shiny, spotless rooms to retreat to after a day's exploring

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Grand stone house set in tranquil parkland with a pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

A sylvan hideaway tucked into the hills of the Southern Alps, full of Provençal charm inside and out – Saint-Cézaire and the coast are close

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of