Immerse yourselves in nature on this glorious estate with walled gardens, wildflower meadows, ancient woodlands and the river tumbling along

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

A comfortable and characterful 1775 gatekeeper's lodge on the Mount Congreve Estate with access to the magnificent gardens

A wonderful taste of Andalucian life here at these sweet farm cottages with long views. Walks radiate from the door, Granada is close

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Welcome to a cosy, country-rustic bolthole for four, in a friendly, community village inn, with some of the best food in Shropshire

Ascot is a trot down the road and there's a really cosy, cottagey feel to this quaint 18th-century inn with great food and comfy bedrooms

Lovingly renovated farmhouse amid vines and sunflowers, deep in the Charente countryside - small pool in garden, beaches 45 minutes away.

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A truly delightful place to eat and stay with gorgeous bedrooms and good food, in a village with Tudor houses and ancient church towers

A sturdy, spacious house with stunning views over the garden and ocean, originally built in the 1800s as one of a row of Coastguard cottages

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by