Come for serene countryside, walks through bird-filled woods and this lovely old house with gracious hosts and very beautiful bedrooms

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

Fine contemporary interiors within this half-timbered hillside villa, built with natural materials and with a beautiful pool and jacuzzi

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

Up at the top of Scotland’s west coast, a small, stylish and welcoming hotel with lovely owners and some nicely priced rooms

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

A cottage to help you feel restored and refreshed; uninterrupted views of the coast, a hamper of local produce and wildlife spotting.

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

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

Be inspired by hilltop views, unwind in beamed rooms by huge fireplaces or scramble down to the beach for family adventures

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

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

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

Great for gatherings of family and friends: fine views, a good big kitchen, games room and pool; nearby caves and castles to explore