A beautiful old country house in 35 acres of lawns and woodland on the river Usk - expect smart interiors, comfy bedrooms and lovely food

A charming country retreat where modernity balances perfectly with the timeless dreamscape of rafters and roses, and horses dot the fields

Perfect for two: cream tea on arrival, a pretty patio garden, logs for the wood-burner (on the house) & fine concerts at Dartington Hall

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

Nicely-priced country inn with lots of character and good bedrooms. Follow the river up to Fotheringhay or stay put for a lazy lunch

Stylish bedrooms, sparkling bathrooms, roaring fires in the bar and excellent art in the dining room. A gastro inn with a youthful buzz

Four beautiful bedrooms at this handsome old inn, and a comfortable bar - a happy backdrop for free range rump of local lamb with minted rösti

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north - expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

Great value, light-filled rooms close to beaches and thalassotherapy spas. Françoise and Bertrand are cheerful, indefatigable hosts

Clare and Sam introduce you to the delights of rural life on this 200-acre estate – and its warm, cosy, stylish retreats

Chic beach pad with excellent food, a New England feel and stylish bedrooms - Camber Sands is across the road, gorgeous Rye is close

After a day touring châteaux, come back to birdsong and the swishing of trees. A house for lovers of art and eccentricity

In a quiet village find comfortable, elegant cottages with super kitchens and places to sit outside. Beaches and the coastal path await

Tranquil hotel dramatically set between the Picos and the Cantabrian coast. Simple rooms have quirky touches, sheep and cows graze outside

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

Eye-catching art and antiques, a panoramic breakfast terrace, lovely cultured hosts who put you at ease...A sunny getaway near Collioure

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

Squashy sofas, warming wood-burner, your own patch of garden and eggs to collect. Head for Fakenham or the North Norfolk coast