Close to sandy beaches between Penzance and Helston, three places to stay with characterful interiors and freshly baked scones waiting

This secluded New Forest inn is a magnet for families in summer: a good pint and the log fire make it a superb winter hideaway too

In the Welsh Marches, down winding lanes, a delightful refurbished hop pickers' house - romantic bolthole for 2. Friendly owners, too

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

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

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

Relaxed country-chic worthy of a photo shoot at these beautifully turned-out apartments in deep countryside... gaze on heaven from the pool

Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

A beautiful house with Pyrenean views, generous hosts and wonderful hiking, biking and skiing nearby. A rare pearl

A restored Dordogne farmhouse with a dash of Scandi flair - heated pool, bucolic views, and beautifully designed bedrooms

Beautifully refurbished inn with good food, calming rooms and the South Downs all around. Chichester, Petworth and Goodwood are close

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Spoiling bedrooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Welcome to an immaculate and historic retreat with private gardens, ten minutes from the Finistère coast (and oysters!)

Slow living at its best from this delightful spot - a site of Local Historic Interest - with stunning sea views, restful gardens and pool