A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury's high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent food – fine local walking waits

An open-plan kitchen, sunny terrace and fruitful gardens shine at this private hillside villa. From here, it's easy to ski, swim or sunbathe

A snug Snowdonia bolthole arranged around a vast boulder, once home to Victorian artists inspired by the setting. For romantic hikers

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

A short stroll from the centre of historic Wimborne, a big Georgian house with beautiful interiors, original features and a lovely garden

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

Dorset unfurls all around you: walk the coast path, hunt for fossils, gaze at Durdle Door, explore Weymouth from this sea-facing pub

Welcoming and friendly place in a non-touristy area of the city within walking distance of the centre and with a fabulous roof terrace

Created around a Georgian house, with lake, woodland and fields, this hotel and members' club offers great food, fresh air and much comfort

Ensconce yourselves in the Black Périgord and stay in the East Wing of a 16th-century castle with private garden and surrounding parkland

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

Come for Tudor beams, a sunny roof terrace and the bustle of Lewes in this beautifully restored coaching inn

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

Gather loved ones and come for a family holiday with oodles of space, a gorgeous pool and a tropical garden with views of mountains and sea

What a surprise to find a masseria in the heart of a Puglian village. Welcome to Anna’s elegant agriturismo

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

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