Restorative breaks

Stylish sustainability in star-hung Alicante with solar power, gorgeous rooms and a pool. Authentic breakfasts and dinners await

Gather family and friends at this grand 17th-century house and pigeonnier. Yoga, private chef, adventure and the Dordogne's culture await

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

Come to this delightful house, a marriage of old stones and modern furniture, for pure remote air, great outdoor sports and fine dining

Restored farm outbuildings with a swimming pool surrounded by countryside; walk 15 minutes for shops and restaurants

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a pool and a variety of bedrooms, some super-cool - swim in the lake, walk in the hills, eat well

Come for good architecture, thoughtful design and much space for relaxing: swimming, massages, hammam and sauna, beautiful bedrooms

An eco-friendly glamping site with six safari-style tent suites and six fully glazed tubbo bubbles - all with private outdoor space, cooling plunge pools and delicious breakfasts delivered

Chic barn conversion with a swimming pool and country walks from the door; nearby Ventnor has a beach and great places to eat and drink

Three separate units, always taken together, with swimming pool, wrap-around terrace and wonderful views in the heart of La Provence Verte

A truly impressive modern chalet in Morzine’s centre, but not overlooked – sleek larch-beamed luxury and enthusiastic, savvy hosts

Sitting on top of sand dunes, this cute cottage - small, bright and airy - has glorious views. It’s for long walks (dogs, too) and relaxing

A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and Jacuzzi

Big elegant wrought-iron gates lead to the scent of honeysuckle and jasmine, and wonderful bedrooms filled with beauty and light

A fine old stone mill, the river rushing by, kingfishers, kayaking, swimming: it’s a dream place with Provence and Cévennes at the door

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites