Gorgeous thatched country cottage bolthole for two - perfect for a romantic escape - bring the pooch and explore Somerset

In a quaint village with a bakery, brasserie and shops, a handsome gîte with a wonderful pool and fashion museum

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Come to be cosseted in this gloriously peaceful retreat among beautiful gardens with much old-fashioned charm and excellent food

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

A modern, architect-designed renovation of a 19th-century building, sitting in harmony with nature yet only a short drive from Bordeaux

An 18th-century coaching inn wrapped in countryside now a relaxed pub with rooms serving excellent food and drink with 16 inviting bedrooms

Lovely big room in its own wing of a Victorian farmhouse. A peaceful spot with views across fields and an elegant drawing room

Garden lovers will flock to this lovely B&B with two spacious suites and delicious breakfasts – a good spot by a quiet hamlet

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

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

A seamless blend of ancient and modern in this architect-designed villa with infinity pool and veranda for admiring the wonderful views

Spoiling bedrooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

A village setting for this family-friendly cottage-in-a-row with private garden next to the owners' pretty 17th-century thatched house

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

French elegance meets English comfort in Paris by St Germain. Organic croissants, crisp duvets, an open fire... a favourite of many guests

Beautiful, fresh townhouse with spoiling touches just outside the city walls of Canterbury. Whitstable close by, eateries a walk away