Britain

A post-war brick built chalet with a deck and a sauna on a peaceful private estate with stunning views – a Sawday's Community Champion

A lovely old cottage in the cliffside village of St Lawrence. Watch boats sail by from the terrace, soak in an antique bath with sea views…

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

A beautiful 17th-century village inn on the edge of the Lowther Estate: lovely bedrooms, delicious food and the Lakes at your feet

Woodland and fells encircle you, spa suites hang above water, food in the Michelin-starred restaurant is sublime – come for a real treat

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

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

Wonderful views; fresh flowers on the table; books, maps, games: everything you need for a smashing holiday in a characterful farmhouse

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

A magical family house with its toes in the water, a beach either side and Padstow’s pretty harbour and restaurants down the road

An inviting B&B on a terraced Fulham street: greats hosts, a big, tranquil suite and continental breakfast in the courtyard on sunny days

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

Run by the same family since 1920, an extremely comfortable beach-front hotel with delicious food and sea views from many rooms

Two charming coastal path cottages - a stroll from surf school, shop and gastropub. Take both cottages for a big family get-together

Acres of space outdoors and romantic views at this carefully-refurbished old farmhouse with bright rooms, walks to the river and a hot tub

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

Stylish bedrooms, scrumptious fish menu. Fill your boots (and pack your wellies) at this village gem in Derbyshire's lovely crown