Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

Three beautiful spaces for a much-awaited gathering of friends and family. Share the glorious gardens, swim in the pool, create memories

A cool pub with smart rooms, English ales and Thai-inspired food. Farringdon tube is round the corner and you can walk to the Barbican

Treat yourselves to a stay in the gloriously comfortable Astor Wing with private terrace and views to Hever Castle and the Tudor Garden

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5

A charming villa in a quiet neighbourhood with pool, fab sea views & an easy stroll to eateries. Water sports & golf are easy from here

Cosy apartment for two in a cluster of farm buildings near Hawkshead, surrounded by countryside and with a good pub a stroll away

An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

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

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Old meets new in Benoit’s charming villa with courtyard pool, breakfasts to linger over and all the fun of La Baule on the doorstep

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

Gorgeous off-grid suites invite you to slow down surrounded by nature with long views and good food