You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

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

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

Two lovely old cottages, part of the 1700 stable block on the St Giles estate, with 5,000 acres to roam, for walkers and peace seekers

A beautiful villa with a medieval tower surrounded by formal gardens, gentle slopes of perfectly maintained vineyards and wooded hilltops

A quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage with glorious gardens near a 13th-century church and surrounded by rolling hills

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

A babbling brook, the sound of birdsong and centuries of history steeped into the walls of this medieval barn, plus a heated indoor pool

Tranquil B&B in a house built by the Templars in the 14th century. Go hiking, biking or wine-tasting nearby, or simply relax by the pool

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

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

You’ll feel nicely independent in this spacious open-plan hideaway surrounded by colourful gardens and Corscombe valley views

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

In the beautiful Somerset hamlet of St Catherine, a cosy wooden cabin surrounded by fields and woods. Wonderful walks from the front door...

This small hotel with pool has elegant communal spaces, spoiling bedrooms, kind staff, delicious food and panoramic mountain views

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

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant