Gorgeously restored villas with breathtaking views. Chill out on the terrace, sample the owner’s homemade wine, and the wood-fired pizza!

A warm, inviting boutique hotel in Shrewsbury’s historic centre; potter about the medieval streets, relax in a sun-catching courtyard

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

A heavenly inn on Fife’s south coast – the terrace overlooks the beach, lovely food waits within, chic rooms are a steal

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for three renovated houses, a delight for families

Stunning design and buzzing community vibe. This pod is for 4 (+ 2) and the lower floor is fully accessible - a Sawday's Community Champion

Historic and impeccably presented apartment in charming Stockbridge, a stroll from shops, restaurants and Botanic Gardens

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

In a sleepy village near Oxford, a characterful 17th-century inn with contemporary flair, seasonal menus and a terrace for summer music

Good old-fashioned service, fresh and gleaming surroundings, great food and very comfortable rooms at this rejuvenated roadside inn

Wrapped in fields and woods, this big traditional house has crisply furnished interiors and plenty of gadgets. Terraced gardens and pool too

Flop in a hammock and be lulled by Mediterranean scents and breezes, relax in an ancient Trullo – come here for raw beauty not for frills