Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

An award-winning dog-friendly pub with rooms. Find happy staff, delicious well-sourced food and comfy rooms – great for walkers

Relaxed, friendly bistro in the heart of Frome with boutique bedrooms above. Open all day - continental breakfasts and a classic French menu

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

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

Completely refurbished 18th-century roadside inn with special views, good food, restful bedrooms and all the benefits of Another Place

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

Come on down to the farm and this wonderful eco conversion of an ancient piggery with heavily beamed ceilings and much warmth and comfort

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

An adorable little 1800s cottage with a garden – simple, unpretentious and filled with the owner's colourful art on walls and lampshades

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do

A hop from the Côte d'Azur is this elegant home: bring friends, explore the garden, curl up on the sofa, dip in the heated pool

Come to unwind in nature, surrounded by sun-drenched fields in this large, rustic but elegant villa with courtyard, garden and pool

Unwind in glorious Northumberland with beaches, proper dunes, ancient castles and two cosy cottages with open fires, sea views and gardens

A handsome Georgian townhouse pub in Newbury, with a name steeped in local lore and Donnington Castle just up the road