Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Independent B&B with your own converted spaces sitting in a lovely garden with pool. Breakfast is served in the main house or on the terrace

One of Scotland’s coolest hotels waits at the end of a four-mile track - you find loch, mountain and sky, and Tom’s fabulous food

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

A magical Scottish Baronial-style house with stunning valley views; stroll to good restaurants, explore the spectacular Borders

Cosy cottage on a working farm just ten miles from Edinburgh with spectacular views, walks from the door and a wood-fired sauna

A lovely gîte with cool lines and its own shady terrace plus pool, gardens, fountain and a relaxed family-friendly feel

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

Climb the candle-lit marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

On the riverside, a short walk into Godalming, this lovely 18th-century pub with a peaceful garden has beautiful bedrooms and inventive menus

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

An upmarket, very comfortable old stone village house with tasty breakfasts and a sunny courtyard full of colourful flowers

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

You’ll find Norfolk ales, French wines and a hint of eccentricity at this old-school inn, where local food and comfy beds keep you smiling

Created around a Georgian house, with lake, woodland and fields, this hotel and members' club offers great food, fresh air and much comfort