On its own wooded estate, a special manor house of character. Art on the walls, maps and wellies to borrow, gardens to romp in, super views

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Stylish B&B rooms in a peaceful little château, amongst rolling hills, woods and farmland - bikes and boules to borrow, lovely pool to share

Breathe, relax in peaceful Provençal countryside: olives, lavender and budding fruit trees. Aix's lively markets are 10 minutes away

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

A honey-hued stone farmhouse or a stylish cottage – both are deep in delicious countryside with lovely walks by the rambling river

Grade II-listed country hotel with lovely gardens and an excellent restaurant, a short walk from Ambleside and the top of Lake Windermere

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Loved by estate-workers, visitors, well-heeled locals, and walkers, this spruced-up pub is a friendly launchpad for Chatsworth

Come for hearty Lakeland adventures, pretty towns and villages, and a rather special stay in this warm and welcoming country inn

Comfortable, understated, spotless and authentic – a modest family hideaway on Brittany’s stunning Crozon Peninsula (think Land’s End...)

A 200-year-old typical Mallorcan house with wooden beams, tiled floors, a view-filled garden and a big pool in beautiful Sóller

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast