England

A boutique B&B in the New Forest that makes the most of all things local – spoiling rooms, a happy vibe and an excellent breakfast all wait

A blissfully quiet and welcoming New Cross home. English and oriental blend - including breakfast! Rooms are airy, richly decorated and fun

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

Romantic retreat in a smartly-converted Dairy with pretty garden and sweet shepherd's hut, views of South Downs

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden - perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

A timeless landscape of open moorland and far-reaching views from this substantial 19th-century stone house, of which you have the rear wing

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

Gorgeous small hotel perfectly placed for the magical Dales - stylish bedrooms, open fires, lovely staff and pretty gardens all wait

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

Lots of creativity and quirk at this cabin near the Cotswolds - like a funky New York loft, filled with light and interesting art

A stylish retreat in the heart of St Ives offering a glimpse of the sea – with an extra double sofabed room for friends or children

Stunning views from sunny bedrooms. Delightful lively hosts, good breakfasts with homemade jams, colour galore in the 2-acre garden

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

Violets in the woodland, kingfishers diving in the millpond - it's a treat to stay, and breakfasts will set you up for anything. Great walks

A traditional flint and brick barn set in a group on a working farm enclosed by a charming courtyard garden for long summer days outdoors

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

A light larch-clad space for lovers, or a retreat for walkers and writers in pretty Orford, once a medieval sea port but now on the river

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast