A red-brick cottage and Shepherd’s hut in a magical garden with a cookery school and views over the South Downs

Three comfortable, modern apartments with private terraces, a lovely garden to wander, a pool, a vineyard and views of rolling hills

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Retreat to this sweet, peaceful cottage with suntrap courtyard garden enveloped in rolling hills just a short hop from the Jurassic Coast

Lovely big room in its own wing of a Victorian farmhouse. A peaceful spot with views across fields and an elegant drawing room

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Vast house on an ancient Roman site with big terraced garden and pool. Grand yet homely, with air-con, spa and only 8 km to the city

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Wood-burners, water sports and wildlife at four cosy farm conversions a half mile from their own quay. Wild swimming and barbecues await

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

João & Ana Luisa's stunning cottages superbly blend contemporary and traditional styles. Vineyards, beaches and restaurants are all close

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

An ever-changing interior for this stunning pod, commissioned by a different artist each year. Creative, fun - a Sawday's Community Champion

Dinner fresh from the garden with your creative hosts is an absolute delight. Roam unspoilt countryside, visit châteaux and vineyards galore

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

Come for big, peaceful bedrooms with views, delicious home cooked breakfasts and riverside strolls through ancient beech woodland

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

Relaxed country-chic worthy of a photo shoot at these beautifully turned-out apartments in deep countryside... gaze on heaven from the pool