A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

Up a narrow lane this dreamy pub with rooms has views to the South Downs. Stay for supper, let the kids run free in the garden playground

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

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Gorgeous off-grid suites invite you to slow down surrounded by nature with long views and good food

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

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

An 18th-century converted barn with lofty beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, handmade oak windows and much art – pretty garden too

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

Elegant stable cottage in the heart of Northumberland, with lush gardens and cosy interiors. Explore castles, coast and countryside

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

Luxurious living combines with bleating sheep and bells from the church next door - 4 fabulous retreats on the Cotentin Peninsula

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

Come to the wild Cévennes to hike, ride, kayak down the Hérault river – or just revel in your pretty, generous house, pool and garden space

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

A historical building in the heart of town, now a small hotel with swimming pool, delicious breakfasts, smart bedrooms and helpful staff

By a lake, enclosed by woodland - a contemporary house and barn, full of handmade furniture – laze in a hammock, walk the Jurassic Coast

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces