Come for the space and silence, the birds and the beach; soak up wild vistas, warm yourself by the fire pit - a Sawday's Community Champion

A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and jacuzzi

Feather pillows, welcome goodies, an extensive batterie de cuisine... the hosts are super generous, the views are to die for

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

Escape to this boutique B&B in West Sussex. Long beaches, Goodwood races, Chichester theatres, woodland walks all nearby

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with handmade touches and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

A period manor and pretty rooms in old stables: a quiet base for Pas-de-Calais and Picardie. Madame loves the house, animals, story-telling

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

Lovely old manor house and clever garden with a relaxed, happy vibe and home-baked or homegrown treats on arrival and at breakfasts

An 18th-century beamed inn with tasty food, pretty bedrooms and a large garden just a ten-minute drive from Chichester

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

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

This small hotel with pool has elegant communal spaces, spoiling bedrooms, kind staff, delicious food and panoramic mountain views

Live like a local at these rustic apartments with a shared courtyard; walk to restaurants and shops, take the ferry to the beach