Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

A scrupulously renovated dog-friendly gate lodge with garden and outdoor dining area, a five-minute drive from Mount Congreve Gardens

This deeply peaceful retreat will soothe the soul; come to walk, bike, sail then back to a roaring fire and good book. A sublime spot

Relaxed, friendly bistro in the heart of Frome with boutique bedrooms above. Open all day - continental breakfasts and a classic French menu

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Charming farm cottage in a meadow next to ancient woodland and with breathtaking views. A haven for bird-watchers and walkers

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Sustainably built Suffolk retreat with plenty of space for friends and family to properly unwind - a steam room seals the deal

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

Ease into a slower way of life from this beautiful Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the valley below medieval Montepulciano

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

Charming cottage surrounded by acres of wildflower meadows: drive to Newport in 15 minutes, walk the Pembrokeshire coastline

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A craft brewery in Italy? What a wonderful surprise! Three explorer-themed rooms, a brewpub, pizzeria, pool, cookery classes and events

A stunning setting for this B&B - the village a thousand feet below you and views to both snow-capped Alps and Provence lavender fields

Beautiful cottages, donkey rides, a popular pool and restaurants to walk to. Dutch Peter knows all the walks in this heavenly valley!

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park