You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

Hidden in a beautiful, timeless valley with gorgeous gardens, mellow stone bridge, views and rushing river, is a very special place to stay

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

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

A peaceful, very stylish bolthole for 2 on the doorstep of glorious Holyrood Park, with Edinburgh’s sights a stroll away

An elegant Burgundian townhouse with pool on the fringe of Morvan National Park in Côte d'Or. Dijon, with Beaune and Chablis an easy drive

Hideaway at the bottom of the garden with a little courtyard and far-reaching views; walk to the village pub or take a day trip to Bath

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners... a special escape

One of five cottages on the Wern Estate, all comfort and charm, with a garden for kids, rockpools at Black Rock Sands and a mountain railway

A relaxed and stylish hotel on the Norfolk coast with an impressive restaurant, sumptuous bedrooms and super staff

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Rambling casitas in a mountain hamlet, with a rustic bar, big shared pool and golf course, surrounded by birds, bougainvillea and views

A treat of a country retreat in the North York Moors National Park with lovely high ceilings, a log-burner, much comfort and fabulous views

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

A smartly renovated village pub with rooms welcoming locals, visitors, families and dogs on a Staffordshire country estate

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Elegant, charming home in leafy, peaceful garden - pâtisserie courses and good dinners. Champagne vineyards and historic Provins are nearby

You’ll feel nicely independent in this spacious open-plan hideaway surrounded by colourful gardens and Corscombe valley views