Explore from this picturesque village; hike, cycle or ride through beautiful nature. Lay your head in creative, comfortable rooms

A grand yet very homely place with tasty home cooking and 200 acres to explore. Play golf, sail, cycle – wonderfully informal

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

Wrapped in fields and woods, this big traditional house has crisply furnished interiors and plenty of gadgets. Terraced gardens and pool too

Welcome to a dreamy fortified castle, once owned by French royalty, the perfect place to stay for history lovers and comfort seekers

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

In a small village on the borders, a Jacobean farmhouse luxuriously restored with lovely touches; the Brecon Beacons are close by

A wonderful green getaway with wrap-around views of Norfolk nature; walk Weavers’ Way, birdwatch at Blakeney, enjoy the coast at Cromer

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

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

A lovely listed cottage, just stumbling distance from a good pub in a quiet village surrounded by spectacular walking and cycling country

A truly cosy cottage in a superb setting for happy holidays, with dogs welcome, beaches nearby and wonderful walking all around

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

A dramatic transformation of an old shepherd's cottage deep on a remote hillside in Perthshire farmland with masses of space and light

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

A delightful home-from-home village house with large gardens and walks from the door – perfect for families

Peaceful cottage in the heart of Derbyshire, perfect for couples and families, with a pretty garden and gorgeous valley views