Hot tub breaks for two

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating

Cute hotel in pretty country with warm interiors and tasty food - the Southern Upland Way is close, don’t miss Drumlanrig Castle

Surround yourselves with incredible artwork from established and emerging artists at this cottage - a Sawday's Community Champion

An authentic Catalan getaway in wine-soaked Penedés; pool, fire, mountain views and warm hosts. Wild swimming and Barcelona close by

Stay in a sweet wooden cabin with a wood-burner and hot tub in the heart of a wonderful working apothecary garden, near Glastonbury

Come for the great outdoors. Return to your base - one of two independent cottages secluded in softly rolling Breton countryside

A super-smart country-house hotel with beautiful bedrooms, the odd treehouse, ambrosial food and a spa with a pillared pool

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

The Renard famille share their impressive local knowledge, and make you feel at home and cared for in their charming small hotel

A castle on a cloud of Aveyron scenery, with vineyard, pool, four-posters, a treehouse with chandelier! Chat with charming hosts over dinner

In the heart of a pretty village next to a picturesque stream, your elegant B&B is a haven of peace and quiet. La Rochelle is close

Old meets new seamlessly here: ancient stone, lofty beams, good comfort, wood-burner, Jacuzzi/spa and space to relax in the designer garden

Three charming rustic lodges with private gardens and a laid-back vibe in a small rural hamlet surrounded by vines and truffle orchards

A cosy retreat, part of a traditional Welsh farmhouse in a rural spot with a private patio and hot tub for far-reaching views towards Eryri

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

10 minutes from La Rochelle, a place of peace and style. From scrumptious breakfasts to a splash in the pool, your hosts are eager to please

A gentle, calm, immaculate place for an all-season family stay, near wine tastings, castles, caves and canoeing. Everyone loves the Dordogne

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a BBQ hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub