Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

A 17th-century traditional Welsh longhouse in a very sheltered spot facing south and with a pretty garden surrounded by fields and meadows

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

A rural farmhouse B&B with view-filled bedrooms, hearty breakfasts and walks from the door. The Dowies are generous hosts

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

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

A lovely gîte, once a hunting lodge, with two private terraces overlooking the manicured gardens of an 1830s manor house

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

Peaceful cottage in the heart of Derbyshire, perfect for couples and families, with a pretty garden and gorgeous valley views

A birdwatchers’ paradise in heavenly valley setting with friendly hosts and delicious seasonal cooking. Explore national park from the door

A view-filled waterside retreat surrounded by ten acres of meadow and trees, with a cosy firepit for starry nights

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool