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.

Fianca l'Osso Gallery

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Fianca l'Osso
Belvédere Campomoro, Corse du Sud
From €110 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 4
This B&B is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

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Cavens Gallery

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Cavens
Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway
From £250 p/n

Hotel

5 rooms for 2
A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

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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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Agriturismo Poste Del Chiugi Gallery

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Agriturismo Poste Del Chiugi
Castiglione del Lago, Perugia
From €130 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

9 rooms for 2 - 4
Elegant rooms with all the bells and whistles of a swish hotel, surrounded by vines and perfectly placed to explore Tuscany and Umbria

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Tudor Farmhouse Hotel Gallery

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Tudor Farmhouse Hotel
Clearwell, Gloucestershire
From £130 p/n

Hotel

20 rooms for 2
Chic interiors, beautiful rooms, lovely staff, wonderful food - all this in the Forest of Dean with great walking and cycling trails

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Villa Olivo Gallery

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Villa Olivo
Civitanova Alta, Macerata
From €1333 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 14
A luxurious modern villa on the edge of old Civitanova Alta - oh the views! - ten minutes from the sea in the rolling hills of Le Marche

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