A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

Come for a big gathering of friends or family and take the whole house plus an extra cottage in the pretty gardens – swim in the pool, relax

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

Explore from this picturesque village; hike, cycle or ride through beautiful nature. Lay your head in creative, comfortable rooms

A grand dining hall and super kitchen, perfect for big gatherings. Spot spoonbills on the salt marsh, sea swim or walk to delis and pubs

An ancient farmstead in the Lombard style with up-to-date B&B rooms plus a garden, lake and museum all surrounded by quiet countryside

A charming home-from-home in the Yorkshire Dales with stunning country views; come for Fell walks, great pubs and cosy fireside board games

Come to discover the ancient history of Dornes in a spectacular riverside setting - one point of the famous 'Templar Triangle' of Portugal

Old beams and rich history: a dramatic setting for fireside chats, superb breakfasts (home-reared, baked, grown) - and Midsomer Murders

Choose between airy bedrooms up an elegant stair, or magnificent rooms at garden-level with private terraces. Find sweetness and warmth

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

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Wonderful hosts at this traditional, upbeat B&B, where imaginative breakfasts set you up for glorious hikes in Eyri (Snowdonia)

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking