A treat to stay in one half of this unique Grade I listed arch sitting at the estate entrance, just a short walk from the Beckford Arms

In a quiet, ancient country town – outdoor breakfasts and indoor style: trompe l’oeil decorations, frescoes, vaulted panelled ceilings

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

A dog-friendly cottage in a tranquil village, formerly the bakery, now restored to perfection with oodles of space and much comfort

B&B rooms, some with kitchenettes, in a lush garden setting with a river running behind. The pretty village is on your doorstep

Cottages, rooms and apartments on an historic 18th-century family estate with gorgeous gardens, a shared pool and a view-filled terrace

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Come to be cosseted in this gloriously peaceful retreat among beautiful gardens with much old-fashioned charm and excellent food

Come for super ridgeway walks and explore charming towns and villages from this pretty 18th-century cottage in the Chalke Valley

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

A sculptor's studio, flooded with light, converted into a restful holiday home surrounded by glorious countryside, near Totnes

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

It's quiet among the lavender plants... bees humming, sun shining. Splash in the shared pool, visit lovely villages, taste local wines

A warm and colourful B&B with generous owners, elegant bedrooms and an outdoor pool, in the heart of a pretty town near Toulouse