The earthy potterer

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

A cosy bolt hole near medieval Cartmel with woods, meadows and wildlife – great for walkers in this quiet part of the South Lakes

Gardeners will be very happy staying in this generous, comfortable B&B surrounded by stunning gardens with year-round interest

A deeply Sicilian feel to this lovely house surrounded by olive trees and decorated with handmade tiles, wood panelling and chandeliers

A red-brick cottage and Shepherd’s hut in a magical garden with a cookery school and views over the South Downs

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

Wild Northumberland awaits beyond your garden at this eco-friendly cottage on a beautiful organic farm where you’re encouraged to explore

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

You have your own entrance to a private wing with a garden and an elegant sitting room. Bedrooms are beautiful and breakfast scrumptious

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

Leave crowds behind for this charming stone farmhouse in the olive groves of rural Umbria – bring friends and have it all to yourselves

A detached former barn built of local stone, beamed and mullioned, filled with art and sitting in very pretty countryside for grand walks

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

Peaceful cottage in the heart of Derbyshire, perfect for families, with a pretty garden, hot tub and gorgeous valley views

Rustic, quirky and layered with history, this is an exquisite slice of traditional Sicilian life, with welcoming and generous hosts