Trewornan Manor, Wadebridge, Cornwall

The National Trust's Lanhydrock House is a 30-minute drive away, and well worth a visit with its stunning gardens and wooded estate.

The B&B has plenty of country walks on the doorstep and is one mile from Wadebridge, where you'll find shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. Polzeath Beach is a 15-minute drive away.
By car: Trewornan Manor is just under 5 hours' drive from London, 2 hours 45 mins from Bristol and 4 hours from Birmingham. There is free parking on-site.
By train: London Paddington to Bodmin Parkway takes 4 hours. The hotel is a 25-minute taxi ride from the station. thetrainline.com

A boutique home-from-home for foodies, as well as anyone wanting to escape from the humdrum to the stone walls of a comfy country pile. Large velvet sofas set around original fireplaces create a cosy environment to kick back and relax with a Cornish gin from the honesty bar.

Reading the papers or playing backgammon over a late night tipple in the stylish snug is the perfect way to end the day.

• Honesty bar
• Gardens
• Adults-only
• Breakfast included
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Trevone is a large sunny room, with the most gorgeous south-facing window seat to enjoy beautiful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. It's the little things that won us over - fluffy covered hotties, cosy robes, and jars of baked goods homemade by Paul's mother.

Lundy, Harlyn, Greenaway, Trevone, Daymer, Porthilly, Finisterre
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, Emperor bed, bathrobes, hospitality tray, TV, free Wi-Fi

Paul's mother's homemade granola is by far the best I've tasted - if you ask nicely, he just may divulge the recipe!

Breakfast: Continental choices and freshly cooked dishes to order. Served daily, 8-10am.