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A characterful coaching inn in a lively market town surrounded by manicured countryside - Chester's mighty Roman walls are close

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

A stylish cottage for two in a cluster of renovated farm buildings: set out for country walks, hire bikes, swim in the river

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

In the beautiful Somerset hamlet of St Catherine, a cosy wooden cabin surrounded by fields and woods. Wonderful walks from the front door...

Characterful house in a sociable village near Frome; wander to the pub, explore Nunney Castle, relax in the garden. Breakfasts are delicious

An elegant French château brimming with antiques and surrounded by landscaped lawns. Enjoy convivial dinners with the perfect host

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a 4-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

A countryside escape for 2 near Chepstow with traditional interiors and cheery wood-burner. Not suitable for children but dogs very welcome

Utter peace in a simple, beautiful space with a sculpture garden to wander, an art studio to visit and walking and cycling on Dartmoor

A fuss-free, informal place to stay with family - your own entrance straight from the garden and tasty breakfasts set up in a summer house

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

Atmospheric village inn with smart rooms and a cottage for self-caterers. Game from the local estate, dogs in the 17th-century bar

Historic inn offering classic pub food with a modern twist, immaculate rooms and glorious countryside for miles around

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

Friendly hosts, good food and clever design in this house looking over Kilmartin Glen. Slow down, watch the sunrise and marvel at the peace

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

An idyllic hotel-restaurant in a postcard-pretty medieval village. Warm interiors, a varied menu of local produce, masses to see and do...