A mid 1800s converted farmhouse and a cottage in a quiet hamlet with private gardens and lovely grounds, just 15 minutes from the coast

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Irresistible for art, design and heritage-lovers, bird-watchers and those who love to explore Norfolk's wide open spaces

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

Climb the candle-lit marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

Two lovely cottages sleeping eight for very special holidays with a private beach, acres of land to explore and a welcome hamper of dreams

Spacious rooms with lovely linen, plus top-notch food in a wonderful setting, this is the best A303 stopover for miles

Lovely slice of the Mediterranean with splendid rooms in deepest Cheshire. Sip an aperitif on the sunny terrace

A pretty cottage in the grounds of an 18th-century house in the heart of southern Burgundy, with stunning gardens and a shared pool

A very attractive stone building on a smallholding with all mod cons, a bedroom for stargazing, Guest Farm Shop and pretty communal gardens

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

Superb views, generous hosts and roof terrace sunsets in a peaceful village between coast and countryside – authentic and full of charm