Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

Deliciously comfortable, hospitable, boutique B&B - in a secluded village within easy reach of Reims and the vineyards of Champagne

A honey-hued stone farmhouse or a stylish cottage – both are deep in delicious countryside with lovely walks by the rambling river

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

Come for hearty Lakeland adventures, pretty towns and villages, and a rather special stay in this warm and welcoming country inn

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

A welcoming, warming inn for locals and visitors alike with a blazing log fire, excellent local and seasonal food and proper Devon ales

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

An airy Estate Manager's House set in pretty grounds with a pool, orchard, barbecue and private terrace for long lazy days in the sun

For families who love a Great British beach holiday, this beach-side cottage on Hayling Island near Portsmouth is just the ticket

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

High in the Tuscan hills, at the end of an avenue of cypresses, surrounded by parkland and acres of olives... a 13th-century dream

Vistas of olive groves, village life and the sea; gaze and daydream from this beautiful spot. A Michelin recommended restaurant to boot

Magnificent house with old-fashioned charm and gardens leading down to the Beaulieu River – take the footpath to Beaulieu or Bucklers Hard

An artistic escape with a stunning kitchen in sleepy, gastronomic Lot – stroll to the village market and feast on local produce

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Coffee served in silver cups & cakes are homemade in this duke’s palace, a throwback to the Moorish kingdom - a Sawday's Community Champion