Fragrant gardens full of fruit trees, a lovingly renovated house just a few minutes’ walk from the village, and excellent breakfasts

Elegant house deep in the countryside with wild garden, dreamy pool, and bags of vintage charm. A promise of peace and perfect solitude

Gather family or friends and take both villa and cottage. The terraces and gardens have long views, the pool is roomy and the peace palpable

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

Dorset unfurls all around you: walk the coast path, hunt for fossils, gaze at Durdle Door, explore Weymouth from this sea-facing pub

A bright, colourful lodge, part of an 18th-century abbey with a private garden, swimming pool, books, games and a cosy fire

Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

Loved by estate-workers, visitors, well-heeled locals, and walkers, this spruced-up pub is a friendly launchpad for Chatsworth

A beautiful old farmhouse, carefully renovated with great authenticity and charm, surrounded by other farm buildings and a walled garden

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

Perfect for lovers of the quintessentially English cottage - carefully renovated and classily stylish - a ramble to nearest pub

Stay just minutes from the sea in colourful Donaghadee for wild swims, island visits, bird watching and coastal walks

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

Another bright, beamed and history-filled place to stay on the smart Upton Cressett estate with walks from the door and much comfort within