From £80 Tiverton, Devon, England
Located on the edge of Exmoor National Park, this is the ultimate country house party venue for those looking to escape for the weekend with a large group of family or friends. However, rooms are also offered to smaller parties on a bed and breakfast basis.
From £269 Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Award winning 5* self-catering boutique retreats in Cheshire's most beautiful, green and rolling countryside, Cheshire Boutique Barns has three luxury, private, self-contained barns to choose from, which can be booked as a whole or individually. Ideal for small groups of up to 10, or for couples looking for a romantic retreat.
From £85 Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland
This stylish, architect-designed, timber-clad hideaway near Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire has a super cool Scandinavian vibe. It offers contemporary, family-friendly bed and breakfast accommodation in a choice of three guest bedrooms, one of which is a self-contained studio-style room.
From £125 Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, England
Said to be one of Nottingham's most indulgent B&Bs, The Lodge at Ruddington offers luxury boutique accommodation, a bespoke breakfast made to order and first class service all the way, guaranteed to make your stay distinctly more memorable - defy ordinary and you'll feel the difference!
From €290 Vacqueyras, Provence, France
France for the connoisseur: Domaine de la Ponche is a luxury boutique b&b near Vacqueyras perfect for those seeking to experience the unique lifestyle and beauty of rural Provence. Peaceful, private and ideally positioned in this wonderful region, important for its winegrowing, steeped in history and bathed in sunshine.
From €145 Camon, Ariège, France
Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, atop a fortified hilltop village, Chateau de Camon is a luxury chambres d'hote, restaurant and wedding venue in a very beautiful and dramatic setting - a hidden gem chateau hotel with hundreds of years of history in the unspoilt countryside of south-west France.