A detached 1960s house in a fabulous position with beautiful views over the mountains and plenty of space for walkers and skiers

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

A destination for epicurians who also want exquisite surroundings and comfortable bedrooms. A charming garden too with a very French feel

A place of peace in the hills and a view-filled base for exploring by bike or for experiencing Reiki, meditation, yoga and more

A 300-year-old cottage and a secluded, magical setting next to the longest sea loch in the UK, for walkers, dreamers and nature lovers

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Spoiling bedrooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

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

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

Gardeners will be very happy staying in this generous, comfortable B&B surrounded by stunning gardens with year-round interest

A Victorian farm steading cleverly repurposed as an open-plan holiday home with bright, colourful interiors, deep in the Perthshire hills

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

An immaculately restored cottage with a blissful sun room, private terrace, gardens, pool and orchard for a warm and peaceful hideaway

Gather family or friends and take both villa and cottage. The terraces and gardens have long views, the pool is roomy and the peace palpable

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Furniture from home-grown wood, reclaimed tiles - beautiful. The Jurassic Coast is near, Bridport's antiques, too. Cycle, walk, spot birds

A bustling inn with beautiful interiors, lovely food and deep peace all around - beaches, castles and Roman palaces wait on your doorstep