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A beloved family home right on the waterfront. With a heated pool and Wales's best beaches nearby, this modern pad is great for a group

In the middle of the National Park and surrounded by the Coquet Hills, come for dark skies, fabulous walking and a very comfortable cottage

Your own wing of an impressive 1700 baronial castle, restored with authenticity and with a lovely garden, wildlife and a little river

Lots of space and much to do for families and friends: it’s a short walk to Lee Bay, the coastal path or the village pub

A light-filled, roomy retreat for artists, dreamers, walkers and nature lovers with uplifting meadow views, in the Dartmoor National Park

A tempting trio of retreats with unlimited access to exceptional gardens, and a welcome homemade cream tea. Come as a pair, or a small group

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and love to cook – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

Euridge is enchanting and The Orangery sits high at its heart with much space for entertaining and stunning views across the gardens

A bright comfortable retreat in an enviable spot - riverside walks, Botanic Gardens and all the hip eateries of Stockbridge on your doorstep

Two lovely old cottages, part of the 1700 stable block on the St Giles estate, with 5,000 acres to roam, for walkers and peace seekers

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

An impressive manor house set in gentle rolling countryside ten miles from Oxford with a delightful garden, warm hosts and organic breakfast

A smartly-refurbished old coaching inn sitting by the river and run with an emphasis on fair trade, sustainability and excellent local food

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

Nestled in Stockbridge between Winchester, Salisbury and the south coast, this equally lovely foodie inn with rooms is a winner

A peaceful, beautiful place to wake up in and to return to after glorious walks, with no near neighbours apart from curious sheep