A gorgeous barn conversion in the heart of the High Weald with superb walking, only five miles from Tunbridge Wells

In a leafy, peaceful part of Frome - a very civilised bolthole for two. A big garden is yours to share, friendly owners live next door

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

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

Charming cottage in the Peak District National Park for hill walking, cycling and bird watching, or simply unwinding amid much beauty

A lovely old 19th-century inn by the sea with hand-pumped ales, fresh local and seasonal food and spoiling bedrooms, some with sea views

A very comfortable, pretty cottage, safe for dogs and young children, surrounded by garden and mature woodland on the Badminton Estate

Heaps to do on-site: organic farm shop & café, cookery & cheese-making courses, farm tours. A brilliant base for exploring the Cotswolds too

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

The views are sensational, the bedrooms full of charm and higgledy-piggledy beams. Sip Perigord Noir on the terrace and amble to the market

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

Traditional beamed cottage, tucked in the hills, with views to distant beaches plus colourful gardens and a pool

Stylish B&B near the fashionable Chartrons quarter. A charming host, spacious rooms, a courtyard garden and delicious breakfasts

Ease yourself into a rather more gracious lifestyle from this sweet retreat on a historic estate with gorgeous walled gardens

Enjoy the wine festival, cycling and hiking in spring and early summer, the truffles in November, and warm hospitality all year round

Former blacksmith’s workshop in a chocolate-box corner of the New Forest, where clematis climbs the trellis and all you hear are the birds

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast