A charming transformation of a once boarded-up pub in a pretty village setting, beside the river Wye in the heart of the Peak District

Vineyard B&B suites in sympathetically restored barn. Your own entrance, light-filled rooms, terraces for sunny breakfasts & evening tipples

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia

Immerse yourselves in the heather-clad peaks, moorland, glens and diverse wildlife of the magnificent Pentland Hills Regional Park

Gather your loved ones and come for colourful, exuberant interiors, an absolutely gorgeous covered veranda and a pool with moveable floor

Sweet, peaceful cottage tucked into a quiet lane and within popping distance to all of Ludlow's historical and culinary delights

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Feel right at home in a thatched farmhouse on South Pool Creek, with cottage garden views, great breakfasts and a good local pub

Such a special place, right on the historic Georgian quay – a cosy, friendly place with dogs, children and families welcome in all parts

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

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

A small, delightful hotel, perched on a high hill within a 14th-century convent with stunning views, garden and pool - very special indeed

Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings