A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Feel like a film star in this fun, 50s-inspired former chapel with its own record collection; walk to the coast path or the friendly local

A characterful coaching inn in a lively market town surrounded by manicured countryside - Chester's mighty Roman walls are close

Delightful B&B on a working farm, generous hosts welcome you with tea and homemade cake. Bring a piece of furniture and give it a facelift!

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Close to the honeypots of Domme and Sarlat, a hideaway for 2 in an ancient French hamlet. The apartment is serene, the views are glorious

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

A spiritual, rustic retreat for nature-lovers, writers, artists. In protected woodland, well away from bustle, close to the lapping river

A beautifully restored cottage and extra wing for 3 - 4 on Bodmin Moor for families, outdoor types and lovers of real countryside – dogs can come too

Feel right at home in a thatched farmhouse on South Pool Creek, with cottage garden views, great breakfasts and a good local pub

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Come for a huge dollop of peace and quiet in gorgeous countryside. Take long walks, enjoy the views, return to much comfort and space

Settle in, relax, enjoy the local food - walk the dramatically beautiful coast path, explore rich West Wales

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Float in the infinity pool above the canyon, dine under the stars, revel in the silence, head to the Cavagrande di Cassibile Nature Reserve

A 200-year-old village house surrounded by vineyards. Light-filled interiors, lots of art, a garden and a pool