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 £95 Pocklington, East Yorkshire, England
The KP is a fantastic Boutique Hotel near York offering the ultimate in luxury accommodation (unique self-contained pods, some with private hot tubs). A modern-day retreat with state of the art facilities; 18 hole championship golf course, spa, gym and restaurant, also a wedding venue in 180 acres of forested Yorkshire countryside.
From €200 Taormina, Sicily, Italy
With magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna, surrounded by lush green gardens with a swimming pool and a romantic roof top restaurant serving authentic Sicilian dishes, Boutique Hotel Villa Carlotta in Taormina, Sicily, offers a luxurious, exclusive guest experience in one of Italy’s most beautiful and spectacular landscapes.
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 £85 Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Elegant Victorian townhouse offering super-stylish bed and breakfast accommodation just minutes from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, as well as a delicious breakfast made with locally-sourced produce.
From €230 Venice, Veneto, Italy
Novecento Boutique Hotel is a fascinating fusion of mediterranean and oriental interior furnishings, a unique b&b in Venice, ideally located in the central San Marco district, minutes from all the top tourist hotspots.
From £215 Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England
Historic windmill offering unique bed and breakfast accommodation on the North Norfolk coast: Stay in a truly unique and memorable setting with breathtaking views of the sea.
From £75 Canterbury, Kent, England
A charming 15th Century cottage on the edge of Canterbury's historic city centre, 7 Longport offers guests homely but stylish boutique bed and breakfast, or luxury self-catering holiday accommodation in 2 three-bedroomed Georgian cottages.
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 £131 Burnham Market, Norfolk, England
A haven of peace and tranquillity on the North Norfolk coast, the White House is a luxury bed and breakfast with all the comfort and style of a boutique hotel but none of the fuss.