A luxurious eco-retreat plus extra room in the Space Conker in private woodland with views to the Chaîne des Aravis and Mont Blanc

Gorgeous small hotel perfectly placed for the magical Dales - stylish bedrooms, open fires, lovely staff and pretty gardens all wait

Painting courses on request, gardens full of roses, a parasol’d terrace, a seductive pool… we love this welcoming, traditional hotel

Feel like the lord or lady of the manor at this sublime restoration of a Tudor, timber-framed stone house in lovely Ludlow

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

A gorgeously quirky historic building overlooking the bustling harbour with a cracking bar, St Austell ales, superb food and stylish rooms

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

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

A roomy, open-plan space for romantics, with complete privacy but with pub, bakery and views of the market garden from your own terrace

The farm is up its own track with wake-up Cheviot views over pine forests and fields of sheep. Luxurious bedrooms, large airy living space

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

This stylish B&B is foodie heaven. Its eclectic, multicultural menu - and décor to match - make for a special getaway to the Cornish coast

A lovely 19th-century stone mas with south-facing terrace, garden and pool for relaxed family holidays, just off the D99 in a small hamlet

Refurbished police HQ in the centre of Bristol, minutes from the bus station, shops and pretty harbourside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town