Loved by estate-workers, visitors, well-heeled locals, and walkers, this spruced-up pub is a friendly launchpad for Chatsworth

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

Come for excellent food, warm interiors and nicely priced rooms in this light old Rectory with a pretty terrace for summer drinks

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Gorgeous rooms and splendid breakfasts – for sybarites, history-lovers, cyclists and canoeists - bang in the middle of ancient Long Melford

In the gardens of a laid-back country house, a barn with books, games, faded rugs and a grand piano – a treat for convivial families

B&B in the heart of Totnes with bright bedrooms and a sitting room, plus an enchanting garden with ponds and wildflower beds

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

A fin-de-siècle Franco-Scottish décor for this hospitable, entertaining B&B, in the heart of Edinburgh’s cultural quarter

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Restored stone barn in 22 acres filled with special wildlife, on the edge of Radnor Forest, with walking trails, glorious countryside views

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

A beautifully-restored old cow shed, light and airy, floating over a wildflower meadow in spring and summer. 20 mins from the Jurassic Coast

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

Lovely stone-built dog-friendly cottages with a pool in glorious, quiet surroundings near to lakes, mountains and wide sandy beaches