Inside, a grand cathedral ceiling, outside, wisteria-covered terrace and pretty pool. Atlantic sands, Cognac and La Rochelle are in reach

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

A great find if you want to be close to all the action but nicely tucked away. Friendly pub downstairs, cool bedrooms up, Soho 20 minutes

Cosy country cottage for four on an organic farm in the Welsh borders. Wake to the sounds of birds and sheep, walk off supper on rural romps

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

An immaculately restored old inn with generous bedrooms, great food, ale and wine. Locals love it as much as those who make it a destination

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

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

Family-run B&B in an authentic and informal home. Stay for delicious dinners, walk along the river, explore Umbria’s heritage

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

An old chapel, smartly and sustainably converted, with a hot tub to soothe tired limbs after country walks through fells and dales

A wonderful green getaway with wrap-around views of Norfolk nature; walk Weavers’ Way, birdwatch at Blakeney, enjoy the coast at Cromer

Relaxed, bohemian vibe out in the wilds yet close to civilization. An organic garden and woodland yurt add to the convivial, communal idyll

Fresh, simple country charm - pretty rooms with enchanting river views, freshly baked bread for breakfast... Beautiful, fragrant gardens