A friendly rural town pub with smart rooms, locally inspired menus and Cheshire and north Wales to explore – bring the dog too

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

Enjoy views of the South Downs from this converted milking parlour for 2 or 4 - fill up on the breakfast hamper and head out on long walks

A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

A row of old brick stables now craftily converted into a light-filled and very peaceful place to stay with a garden room and gorgeous views

A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings

Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

In deep countryside, an expertly renovated 15th-century chapel on the banks of the Lot – a serene spot near vibrant towns

Perfect for lovers of the quintessentially English cottage - carefully renovated and classily stylish - a ramble to nearest pub

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