An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

The Gautiers have the finest sense of how to treat guests: dreamy bedrooms, fantastic food & the pool beneath the orange trees is a delight

A happy guest told us, ‘A marvellous way to see a beautiful château and this is probably the best that we have stayed in’

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon

A spacious lodge near Ronda – bring friends or family to celebrate at this spoiling hideaway in Andalucia. Also available as fully-catered

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

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

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Stylish hotel with big rooms, lovely food and a pretty garden overlooking the old castle moat - don’t miss the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral

Glass-and-timber doors bathe you with light, gaze at big skies and the river Dart lapping. Sublime year round, it's one of our favourites

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything