Britain

2 cottages – from log-burner to LED mood lights, treat of a country retreat in the North York Moors National Park. Huge fun for all

A lofty, spacious feel to this converted barn with stunning views over rolling hills, swooping swallows in summer and an honesty farm shop

A lodge house in magnificent gardens (which are all yours when visitors leave). A sweet retreat for anyone, but gardeners will adore it

Three ultra contemporary spaces in a converted barn. Delicious food, friendly host and great walks on the Weavers' Way and Norfolk Broads

Down narrow country lanes find a sweet little ground floor studio surrounded by lush gardens and with the use of an outdoor heated pool

B&B as it should be. Home-cooked breakfast in an Aga-warmed kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with garden views, a beach you can walk to

Restored 18th-century farm building surrounded by countryside, with a good pub a short walk away and Lake Windermere a ten-minute drive

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

By a bubbling brook in the Mendips, close to Bath and Bristol, a wonderfully-revived and welcoming inn with smart rooms and scrumptious food

You're on an ancient packhorse trail just a stone's throw from the coast. There's a timeless feel to this place and the peace is deep

Fire up the BBQ, watch the sunsets, stroll to one of the best stretches of coastline in the world. Bliss for walkers, birders and escapees

Smart property on the 500-acre Farncombe Estate near Chipping Campden, with activities to suit all ages and a hot tub on the terrace

A cottage to help you feel restored and refreshed; uninterrupted views of the coast, a hamper of local produce and wildlife spotting.

3 lovely cottages sleeping 14 in total for very special holidays with a private beach, acres of land to explore and a welcome hamper of dreams

A smart country-chic bolthole (one of three apartments) within a gorgeous Georgian home in the tranquil Wye Valley AONB

Stylish rooms, an informal vibe and some lovely local food make this a welcoming base for the Malvern Hills and beyond

Follow in Picasso’s footsteps and spin up to vibrant Sheffield for a night at this stunning hotel, where flawless bedrooms wait

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character