An old pub with a new lease of life: smart buzzy eatery downstairs and two bright, spacious apartments upstairs - just minutes from the Heath

In the National Park with all its glories (Ashbourne for antiques, Chatsworth for history, Bakewell for its market), a sweet village cottage

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

A countryside escape for 2 near Chepstow with traditional interiors and cheery wood-burner. Not suitable for children but dogs very welcome

You'll find comfortable rooms, great food and a lovely bar at this friendly inn – Heartbeat country, Castle Howard and Whitby all wait

A self-catering apartment in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

Perthshire country house with contemporary touches. Deer, red squirrels, tawny owls... and the river Tay glints way below through the trees

Enfolded in gentle Dorset hills and surrounded by trees, a perfect wooden hut for 2 near beaches, River Cottage HQ and many beautiful walks

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

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating

A soothing, deeply romantic bolthole with simple interiors and its own little private garden, next to a winery and surrounded by vineyards

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill

A lovely gîte with cool lines and its own shady terrace plus pool, gardens, fountain and a relaxed family-friendly feel

A quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage with glorious gardens near a 13th-century church and surrounded by rolling hills