England

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

In the heart of the East Sussex countryside, a fun community inn, with rustic-historic bedrooms, scrumptious food, and a great welcome for dogs

A charming 17th-century village inn, a destination place for foodies and real beer lovers, with very comfortable and stylish bedrooms

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

A smart Georgian townhouse inn with superb local food, Balfour wines and stylish, very comfortable bedrooms in the 'Queen of the Cotswolds'

A pretty little stone cottage in the heart of West Lulworth. Come for walks over and around the hills or a stroll down to the pebble cove

You'll find comfortable rooms, great food and a lovely bar at this friendly inn – Heartbeat country, Castle Howard and Whitby all wait

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

Elegant house in the Norfolk Broads just six miles from the coast. Flower-filled gardens, swimming, tennis and an easy-going host

With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

Heaps to do on-site: organic farm shop & café, cookery & cheese-making courses, farm tours. A brilliant base for exploring the Cotswolds too

Elegant farmhouse B&B. Drawing room with a log fire, generous breakfasts with home produce, cookery courses and friendly welcoming hosts

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

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

With the rolling South Downs as your backdrop, the barn at Honeybridge Estate is a super spot for big family holidays and special occasions with extra beds, if needed

There's a lovely relaxed feel to this rather grand house, garden, ponds and orangery. Ashley and Amanda are easy-going hosts

Come for mesmerising views of the Lake District Hills and the estuary, birds and red squirrels and wonderful walks - return to much comfort