Cakes from the host & eggs from the hens. Bring a party, bring the dogs, and soak up the history from a very fine house in the Cotswolds

A lovely wisteria-clad inn in a traditional Cotswold village with grand walks, a pretty garden, tasty food and thoughtful bedrooms

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

Crackling fires in winter, croquet in the summer. Life ticks by peacefully - rooms are engagingly old-fashioned, the garden is much-loved

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

A large cottage by the walled garden on a peaceful estate with oodles of space for big gatherings and views over a lake and mature trees

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

High in the Tuscan hills, at the end of an avenue of cypresses, surrounded by parkland and acres of olives... a 13th-century dream

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

An exquisite, serene B&B with sweeping views, tucked between hills, vineyards and meadows and the ancient remains of a Benedictine abbey

Jagged Dolomite peaks frame every view from this farmhouse with two neat apartments – come sun or snow, adventures in nature await

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

Enjoy fields of lavender and vines as far as the eye can see from this neat cottage, sharing a pool and gorgeous gardens with other guests

Chichester, blessed with a stunning natural setting, is great for a city break - and this Georgian coach house the perfect bolthole for 2

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

A grand piano to play and a delicious bed to sink into, at this cool, arty bolthole near Frome. For those who love spaciousness and peace