Perfect château B&B with pointy turrets and pale blue shutters, surrounded by gorgeous countryside, a cycle route and ancient villages

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

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

You'll feel ensconced in the countryside in this cosy cottage with a private garden overlooking the little vineyard and a secluded pool

Gorgeous old pile in five acres of blissful country between the Dales and the Lakes - it’s super relaxed and perfect for everybody

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

A bright and airy 50s townhouse in a residential suburb with large, light bedrooms and a sparkling pool – cycle into gorgeous countryside

A large handsome 1800s manor, now a peaceful haven for free-range families and creative types on the edge of vibrant Richelieu in the Loire

A charming old cottage, steeped in history and in a stunning setting, close to the Coast Path and overlooking the bustling harbour at Fowey

An L-shaped former farmhouse is now a gorgeous place to stay, just half an hour from the sea or the mountains and near interesting villages

In a small village on the borders, a Jacobean farmhouse luxuriously restored with lovely touches; the Brecon Beacons are close by

A grand dining hall and super kitchen, perfect for big gatherings. Spot spoonbills on the salt marsh, sea swim or walk to delis and pubs

Smart cottage perched on a hill above Broadway with a music room and a hot tub in the pretty Cotswolds

Gorgeous small hotel perfectly placed for the magical Dales - stylish bedrooms, open fires, lovely staff and pretty gardens all wait

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

A converted chapel - cosy and creative - right on the beach. Wander the Cornish coast, explore small towns and retreat from the everyday

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains