A great spot for two plus two, with a decked area that gazes on copses, stream and treehouse. Wallow your cares away in the hot tub

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Come for a delightful sojourn in this old baronial villa with historic winery, gorgeous guest rooms, a wellness area and infinity pool

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a barbecue hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub

Bedrooms with terraces and views over St Michael’s Mount Bay. Explore the gardens; walk from the door to glorious beaches

Coffee served in silver cups & cakes are homemade in this duke’s palace, a throwback to the Moorish kingdom - a Sawday's Community Champion

Gorgeous rooms, delicious food, gardens and lake to explore, a spoiling spa with indoor pool and much comfort between moors and the sea

A very grand façade for this handsome Charente village house with a beautiful, peaceful garden, creamy stone walls and olive trees

Come to unwind in nature, surrounded by sun-drenched fields in this large, rustic but elegant villa with courtyard, garden and pool

Near Southwold beach, bird reserves and Suffolk castles, a peaceful getaway with orchard, views and generous breakfasts. Good value

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

Authenticity and originality combine at this family chateau with its panelled rooms, theatrical flourishes and charming candlelit dinners

Your friendly hosts offer you stylish bedrooms, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines. Cahors is only a 10-minute drive

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way