Secret Sanctuaries

We’ve explored all through the hills and valleys of the UK and Europe, looking for the places that almost don’t want to be found. Here are some of our favourite discoveries, where you can retreat from the world and immerse yourself in rural peace. Take a dip in the pool, visit the spa or just sit out on the terrace and look at the views before you head in for dinner. These are places so remote, relaxing and romantic that you’ll never want to leave.

Burnville House Gallery

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Burnville House
Devon
From £110 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
Peaceful Georgian house with beautifully proportioned rooms, sumptuous meals, swimming and tennis. Dartmoor is on the doorstep

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Dunskey Estate - Artemisia Lodge Gallery

Dunskey Estate - Artemisia Lodge 1 - Gallery

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Dunskey Estate - Artemisia Lodge
Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway
From £90 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A nature-filled estate for smart lodge holidays in rural peace with woods and coast to explore, onsite activities and yummy homemade meals

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House at Gwinear Gallery

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House at Gwinear
St Ives, Cornwall
From £95 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

1 room for 2
Birdwatchers and artists delight: acres of peaceful land, close to some of Cornwall’s finest galleries – and the sea

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Magnolia House Gallery

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Magnolia House
Galaroza, Huelva
€575 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 12
An ancient village house hiding a treasure trove of delights and a gorgeous garden with a pool, 90km from Seville

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Les Myrrhophores & Spa Gallery

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Les Myrrhophores & Spa
Abbeville, Somme
From €100 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2
Come for a spot of pampering and seriously good food at this smart townhouse B&B with spa, garden and pool in the heart of Abbeville

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Gregans Castle Hotel Gallery

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Gregans Castle Hotel
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
From €240 p/n

Hotel

20 rooms for 2
Creative organic food, friendly young hosts and plenty of space to unwind at this hotel surrounded by woods and fields

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