A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

A charming comfy cottage with wood burner, delicious hilly views, walks radiating from the door. We didn’t want to leave!

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

The living is easy here: laze in the subtropical garden, float in the saltwater pool, let the kids play and meet other guests over dinner

Settle in, relax, enjoy the local food - walk the dramatically beautiful coast path, explore rich West Wales from this handsome old house

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

A light, bright village house with a courtyard garden - 5 minutes from Cabo da Roca where the sunsets and views are spectacular

Fire up the BBQ, watch the sunsets, stroll to one of the best stretches of coastline in the world. Bliss for walkers, birders and escapees

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Superb, all-organic agriturismo built of straw bales and offering wonderful home-grown natural food, a delightful family, great walking

A Grade II listed pub in pretty Amberley - tuck into innovative menus, explore West Sussex, retire to gorgeous bedrooms

Stylish hotel with big rooms, lovely food and a pretty garden overlooking the old castle moat - don’t miss the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral

A rare treat to stay in this lovely stone farmhouse in the Durham Dales with acres of private farmland and magical interiors by Rita Konig

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

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Light, bright and smartly decorated, this grown-up B&B is a calm retreat from the hectic whirl near charming Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight

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