Another humdinger of a hotel from a very talented team. Hand-picked art, effortlessly cool rooms, tasty local food, a sun terrace and events

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Cosy bolthole for two in a tiny hamlet next to a river and pub; walk the hills or spend the day at the unspoiled coast

Peaceful Georgian house with beautifully proportioned rooms, sumptuous meals, swimming and tennis. Dartmoor is on the doorstep

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

Wooded, lakeside retreat for 1 or 2 – big windows, huge terrace, wood-burner, wide screen. The Jurassic coast a cross-country walk away

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Stylishly simple cottage in the heart of the old fishing port of Méze, within easy stroll of seafood restaurants and sandy beaches

Peaceful Highland hideaway on a wooded lochside: spy dolphins and otters, stargaze, and soak up the deep silence

Grand stone house set in tranquil parkland with a pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

In a hamlet in the Loire countryside is a friendly estate with a family-sized gite, a shared saltwater pool and heaps of old-world charm

A sparkling restaurant with stylish rooms well placed for exploring Pembrokeshire’s hills, coastal path and sandy beaches