Escape the kids

A stylish hotel on the waterfront in Fowey - expect airy rooms, big views, and a dining terrace overlooking the estuary

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

A smart honey-hued house with characterful beams and all the modern kit you need for a family or group, encircled by Somerset countryside

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast

A rarity, a smart little eco-hotel in the middle of Palermo with a roof terrace – a nifty base for exploring the delights of the city

A charming restaurant with rooms sitting pretty on the gloriously fertile Netherwood Estate and with a passionate, playful approach to food

A rustic gem with a rich history, a domed chapel and a fountain in the courtyard. Dine superbly, choose from an extensive wine list

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms, happy staff and excellent breakfasts, all a short stroll from Buckingham Palace

Expansive bedrooms and delicious breakfasts at an historic, plant-filled hotel teetering on the edge of a mountain in rural Castellón

The high life at this smart winery. Cellar tours, infinity pool, and beach nearby, couples seeking privacy will love the whole experience

Pretty rooms and a relaxed restaurant overlooking a sparkling Costa Brava cove. Paradise for divers, and coastal walks start from the door

Wild and peaceful small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama. Listen to birdsong, hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia

Minutes from the beach, this listed retreat comes with beautiful rooms in classical style, charming hosts and a family-run restaurant nearby

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners...a special escape

The garden-blessed Lodge is quiet, friendly, cleancut and smart. Family-run and with great staff - award-winning breakfasts too

A stylish Sicilian farmhouse that feels like a home with hotel luxuries. Come for a generous welcome, lovely beaches and gorgeous local food

Achingly trendy, a design-lover's dream with infinity pool, wine on the terrace, pampering spa and a sunny bay at your feet – stunning

A secluded, luxurious 8-bedroom haven in the Umbrian hills, with a heart-warming welcome, gorgeous views, and simple, exceptional food