A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

A rural idyll with a hot tub under starlit skies and surrounded by gorgeous countryside in the South Lakes within a hop of vibrant Cartmel

A delightful home-from-home village house with large gardens and walks from the door – perfect for families

Rustic, relaxing, comfortable and fun with pool and play area, river beaches, great hosts, peaceful countryside, an hour from Porto

Come for Tudor beams, a sunny roof terrace and the bustle of Lewes in this beautifully restored coaching inn

A lovely bolthole in remote North Yorkshire – follow stunning hill walks with a soak in the roll top bath, and a glass of bubbly

Rare as a bird, a proper old fashioned French inn on the side of the road in a sleepy village, a restoration project for the new owners

A truly delightful place to eat and stay with gorgeous bedrooms and good food, in a village with Tudor houses and ancient church towers

Created around a Georgian house, with lake, woodland and fields, this hotel and members' club offers great food, fresh air and much comfort

Hear the rooting of wild boar and the odd splash of the pool. For those who love fresh air, great food, and the sweet hills of Umbria

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

A very pretty Victorian gothic house of limestone and brick, sitting peacefully on the edge of the village, eight miles from foodie Ludlow

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

A B&B with a soul, walks to thrill the heart. In these peaceful hills northwest of Como, views challenge you to keep your eyes on the road

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