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

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A pretty cottage by the sea, with uplifting views, restful bedrooms, the beach a short hop, gorgeous walks and lively Kinsale nearby

Simple but stylishly furnished village house, terrific hill-top views, low-impact design, organic cooking and a hot tub; utterly peaceful

A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

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

Spacious rooms with lovely linen, plus top-notch food in a wonderful setting, this is the best A303 stopover for miles

Just one hour from London, this remarkable house sits on a unique family-owned Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey

Elegant stable cottage in the heart of Northumberland, with lush gardens and cosy interiors. Explore castles, coast and countryside

A row of old brick stables now craftily converted into a light-filled and very peaceful place to stay with a garden room and gorgeous views

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

Once a pub, now a friendly home, with all you need for a market town break. Park the car (or leave at home) – everything is on the doorstep

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

A niftily restored, open-plan, beamed hayloft, just the ticket for romantics, with gorgeous views of fields and open countryside

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends