A friendly rural town pub with smart rooms, locally inspired menus and Cheshire and north Wales to explore – bring the dog too

Music evenings, pop-up theatre nights and great food at the Sash brasserie. You’re just a stroll from shops and bars

Great for gatherings of family and friends: fine views, a good big kitchen, games room and pool; nearby caves and castles to explore

For escapists, wannabe writers and lovers of rural bliss: two boho hideaways for two (four at a squeeze) in this lush corner of Galicia

Light-and-colour filled cottage with gardens and sea views on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, a short stroll from Chesil Beach

Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

In a mellowstone village with a jolly pub, a super raftered barn with generous touches. Friendly owners next door know the Cotswolds well...

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

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

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

Tranquil B&B in a house built by the Templars in the 14th century. Go hiking, biking or wine-tasting nearby, or simply relax by the pool

Citrus scents the air, loungers flank a spakling pool. Light, cool, simple rooms, vibrant hosts, garden and olive groves - divine food

A quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage with glorious gardens near a 13th-century church and surrounded by rolling hills

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll