Britain

A rural idyll with a hot tub under starlit skies and surrounded by gorgeous countryside in the South Lakes within a hop of vibrant Cartmel

Once a lofty edifice for music recitals, now an original place to stay - with stained-glass windows, a bed on a stage and wild gardens

Books, binoculars and a table by the river - this stylish honeymooners' cottage in a sun-dappled glade is awash with treats

An airy, well-designed hideaway for two in an ancient barn on a quiet farm. This is prime walking country with Hadrian’s Wall nearby.

Spend happy days in a bright, light space with a belting wood-burner, a sofa for loafing and cider from the orchard

A grand piano to play and a delicious bed to sink into, at this cool, arty bolthole near Frome. For those who love spaciousness and peace

High on a hill in the Tyne Valley, undisturbed except by birds singing and the wind whistling; views swoop down to a magical landscape

A sweet escape for two, just a stone's throw from a secluded cove – explore the Helford river by boat, walk the coast path from the door

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

At the gates of a country estate, two quirky hexagonal lodge houses with private outdoor seating and acres of grounds for walks and picnics

A countryside escape for 2 near Chepstow with traditional interiors and cheery wood-burner. Not suitable for children but dogs very welcome

An architect-designed bolthole with two art galleries, a restaurant, studios and a paper mill by the seaside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

Come for big skies, grand walking and hilly cycling. Style and comfort abound in this cottage set on the hillside with views to North Uist

Two cosy boltholes just off a tiny country road and surrounded by pretty gardens. Bring your dog and walk in serene Constable countryside

Thrillingly remote yet cosy, two stone cottages facing the sea & Skye. Swim, fish, walk – simple pleasures in a sublime setting

A pretty stone single-storey house, now renovated beautifully into a comfortable hideaway with wonderful views to woodland and river

A hideaway for two on an old farm, gifted to The National Trust for Jersey, with a pretty walled garden and circled by verdant countryside

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach