1820s cottage with long views, a lovely garden and generous extras. Alnwick is close and miles of white sandy beaches with dunes

Warm, interesting hosts and a fascinating celebration of 20th-century style. Gleaming en suites, original Art Deco furniture, WWII books...

Family-run B&B in an authentic and informal home. Stay for delicious dinners, walk along the river, explore Umbria’s heritage

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

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

Old meets new seamlessly here: ancient stone, lofty beams, good comfort, wood-burner, Jacuzzi/spa and space to relax in the designer garden

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

Come for the utter silence and the rare beauty of this far north-westerly landscape, teeming with wildlife. An antidote to city life

Great for comfort, beauty, character and home baking. Borrow vintage bikes to explore Cambridge: Christine knows it inside out

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

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

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

An elegant manor house with pretty bedrooms, pool and large grounds. Nathalie looks after you with ease and sets you up with big breakfasts

An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

An elegantly renovated coaching inn with inspired design, beautifully simple pub food, tempting ales and gloriously comfortable bedrooms

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

Near vibrant market towns, this lovely cottage on a rural estate with views of Pen y Fan is a delicious escape from the hurly burly