Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

Rooms are good value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden and there's superb veggie food next door - a Sawday's Community Champion

Immersed in nature, high in the magnificent Cheviot Hills, this wooden-clad off-grid cottage has sleek, modern interiors and grand views

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

A delightful house & converted 19th-century barn a short jaunt to the unspoilt beaches of the spectacular Anglesey coast

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

Smart country inn in Constable country with lovely rooms and food - grab a picnic, hire a boat and drift along the river Stour

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

A small hotel in the greenest valley facing super views of Picos de Europa National Park. Head out walking, spot wildlife, climb the peaks

A lovely old house, remote, peaceful. Nature lovers and birdwatchers will relish staying in one of the most biodiverse areas in Europe

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

Gloriously cool in summer, cosy in winter, a 365-day-a-year retreat. Just a 10-minute promenade along the beach into the fun heart of town

A beautifully restored annexe in a picturesque village in the heart of Suffolk. Take a camera - it's seriously picture-perfect around here

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh