A grand yet cosy and relaxing farmhouse where you're encouraged to feel at home. Tasty home baking, charming rooms and a friendly host

This restored dining pub is close to Ludlow and brilliant for walkers – Neenton is near to Brown Clee Hill – a Sawday's Community Champion

Family-friendly barn in glorious grounds with a heated pool - close to Salcombe and the South Hams. Book Top Barn too and come with friends

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too

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

A gloriously peaceful old mill with a converted cart shed. Find original art, sculptures, books and soul on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

Stay in a sweet wooden cabin with a wood-burner and hot tub in the heart of a wonderful working apothecary garden, near Glastonbury

Cosy, peaceful retreat not far from Hadrian's Wall. A real fire, tennis, BBQ, the Coast to Coast cycle route and hilly treks from the door

An organic farm near coast, village and Etna – super for families, done in simple good taste. Laze in the hammock, visit the coast...

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

A honey-hued stone farmhouse or a stylish cottage – both are deep in delicious countryside with lovely walks by the rambling river

A relaxed home-from-home feel at this Spanish house with old-fashioned charm, a big garden and pool and lovely views from every window

The river's gentle flow sets the tone for a relaxing stay in this peaceful Loire estate: quiet rooms, sweet village, dinner with Madame

Your host runs home and B&B with effortless efficiency and you'll find shiny, spotless rooms to retreat to after a day's exploring

Bedrooms with terraces and views over St Michael’s Mount Bay. Explore the gardens; walk from the door to glorious beaches

Romantic, secluded cottage with far-reaching views across the river Conwy and the Snowdonia mountains and miles of trails to explore

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street

Three luxurious apartments sleeping up to 10 people altogether, set within an elegant Georgian manor house in the Wye Valley AONB