Branch out: five great treehouses
Act like Tarzan and Jane, from the woods of West Sussex to the jungle of Costa Rica
Martha’s Vineyard’s affordable boarding houses
It wouldn't do for the president, but an old-fashioned boarding house is a homely and affordable way of staying on Martha's Vineyard, says Francesca Syz
Places to stay for a taste of the great British seaside
Seaside accommodation that won't cost you a fortune
B&B review | The Spoons, Isle of Skye, Scotland
On a peninsula jutting into a sea loch, this new B&B delivers style and comfort in Skye's unique and spectacular scenery, says Rhiannon Batten
B&B review | Salt House, St Ives, Cornwall
If you want olde worlde style, this probably isn't for you, says Sally Shalam. But everyone else will love this stylish St Ives outpost
Hotel review | Belvidere Place, Broadstairs, Kent
An eclectic art collection and quirky style, not to mention a warm welcome, helped Sally Shalam feel right at home
B&B review | The Front Rooms, Whitstable, Kent
This Whitstable B&B doubles as an art gallery. No surprise that it's an airy white space with beautiful decor and flawless attention to detail, says Gemma Bowes
Hotel review | Lerags House, Oban, Scotland
Great food and warm hospitality make Sally Shalam happy to be cocooned in this coastal retreat
Hotel review | Cross Keys, Stirlingshire
This pub is sure to give you a warm and cosy feeling, especially when there's a roaring fire to keep off the Scottish chill, writes Sally Shalam
B&B review | Black Rock House, Hastings
Sally Shalam relaxes in the comfort of a seaside B&B where detail is everything
Like a B&B, but cheaper
More comfortable than couchsurfing, but cheaper than a B&B, Bed&Fed is a new scheme offering rooms in houses across the UK and Ireland. Haroon Siddique tries it out
Ten affordable places to stay in Ubud
Bali's cultural capital is enjoying a moment in the spotlight, having recently been voted Asia's best city destination. John Brunton seeks out the best-value homestays and hotels
Kingham Plough, Oxfordshire | Accommodation review
The rooms at this Cotswold pub are very good, but it's the outstanding food which makes it worth the trip, says Sally Shalam
Country living: places to stay in rural Italy
Alastair Sawday selects eight new places to stay on small farms and in friendly guesthouses, in some of the quietest and prettiest corners of Italy
Wallace’s Arthouse Scotland, Edinburgh | B&B review
There are smarter outfits in Edinburgh charging comparable rates, says Sally Shalam, but the company of owner Wallace Shaw is priceless. Plus tips on the local area by Wallace himself