Adorable cottage with a Highland lodge feel – walk straight into the hills, swim in the Spey, relax in the whisky room and sitooterie

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

Chichester, blessed with a stunning natural setting, is great for a city break - and this Georgian coach house the perfect bolthole for 2

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

Come for a sense of complete peace surrounded by country and coast with wonderful interiors to boot – a bolthole for two (plus two)

An 1800s former watermill, now elegantly converted to give B&B rooms plus a self-catering cottage in the Côte d'Opale, superb for walking

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

Sitting at the end of the estate's private driveway, this sandstone building has grand Italianate columns and comfortable interiors

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed

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

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

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

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

A peaceful old ivy-clad mill with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, sculpture-filled gardens, comfortable bedrooms and hearty food

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

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

A roomy, open-plan space for romantics, with complete privacy but with pub, bakery and views of the market garden from your own terrace

Choose one of six uncluttered, beautiful spaces within this elegant Georgian coach house on the Denton estate, for restorative country stays