Britain

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

A detached former barn built of local stone, beamed and mullioned, filled with art and sitting in very pretty countryside for grand walks

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

The road hugs the rocky coast with glorious views to the Mull of Kintyre… to 3 fishing village cottages where ultra-modern comforts abound

Friendly host, Georgian elegance, welcoming sitting room and bedrooms, tasty breakfasts: the perfect city break in Scotland’s capital

A gloriously peaceful old mill with a converted cart shed. Find original art, sculptures, books and soul on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Two spruce spaces for couples in peaceful Cornish countryside; it’s an easy drive to gardens, both coastlines and good eateries

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

A grand place for up to 12 adventurous souls and the young at heart: swim, bob in a boat, hike and cycle or simply revel in the greenery and peace

17th-century farmhouse full of colour and interest with friendly hosts and great breakfasts. Explore the Cotswolds – bring the dog too

Stunning, spacious 3-storey converted mill with stylish bedrooms. Cook just-caught brown trout from the river, eat at a hand built oak table

Gather the clans and just come. It's lovely in this 17th-century traditional Welsh longhouse and you have acres of wildlife-filled grounds

B&B in the heart of Totnes with bright bedrooms and a sitting room, plus an enchanting garden with ponds and wildflower beds

One of four wooden-clad off-grid cottages, sleek and calm indoors, high up in the Cheviot Hills and with stunning views over the valley

A grand yet very homely place with tasty home cooking and 200 acres to explore. Play golf, sail, cycle – wonderfully informal

In a leafy, peaceful part of Frome – a perfect bolthole for 2. A big garden is yours to share, friendly owners live next door

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything