Cow bells are the only thing you hear, mountains the only thing you see, the air is pure, the living simple and the food truly delicious

Come for Michelin-starred Irish food, cooked with flair – not fuss – for comfort and to connect with the extraordinary Burren landscape

A Suffolk pink hideaway where you can stay all day. Relaxed owners, tea and homemade cake on arrival, a log fire to read by... delicious!

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

Lots of attention to detail in this converted stone cottage means you have everything you need for a carefree, sun-worshipping holiday

A contemporary country-house hotel with a lovely spa and peaceful gardens - Sandringham and the north Norfolk coast are close

A charming cottage a short stroll to West Wittering beach for families who love the outdoors: close to salt marshes and rolling countryside

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

The main house dates back to about 1580 and was a tannery - you stay in the single-storey stables, tucked into the owners' garden

Come for the great outdoors. Return to your base - one of two independent cottages secluded in softly rolling Breton countryside

Come to walk, cycle, fish and hunker down in style in front of the wood-burner - sleep in deep comfort in a lovingly converted barn

Two riverside properties with incredible views, for walkers, sailors, dogs… and self-caterers who aim to be spoiled rotten

Rooms in the house overlook the vineyard, the lodges are surrounded by it - check out the vines, then drink their wine with a good dinner

Friendly inn close to Glastonbury. Locals come for breakfast, there’s a lively bar and excellent bedrooms, some with a bath in the room

A grand dining hall and super kitchen, perfect for big gatherings. Spot spoonbills on the salt marsh, sea swim or walk to delis and pubs

This old stone house has dreamy views, lovely gardens, big pool and all the ingredients for an unforgettable family holiday

A stylish, canal-side inn – you get Sunday lunch, tow paths that lead into Edinburgh, then a pretty garden and cute rooms