Island holidays

Come for chic rusticity and farmhouse beauty, palms and pool. For couples or luxurious gatherings, B&B or self-cater... charming to a fault

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

This B&B is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Decamp to this glorious 16th-century Abbey with gardens and cloisters intact, filled with history and hidden away in peaceful woodland

Eco swimming pool, solar panels, a farmhouse with funky yurts and finca casitas with open-air kitchens, two mins from white sandy beach

Relax in carefully crafted surroundings, cook and eat in or out in the candlelit and canopied courtyard. Come in winter and light the fire!

Friendly B&B with a lush garden, a heated pool and foodie hosts. Stroll to the beach with a gourmet picnic or explore the coast by kayak

A wonderful drive over the mountains to the wild side of Skye with its moody lochs, heather-covered hills and this restaurant with rooms

Stunning hotel in western Sicily, with enticing views and walks to the top of the mountain. Add perfect rustic food and a sleek chic pool…

An off-grid retreat; embrace a slower pace of life at this peaceful, characterful home. Surf, cycle and walk then stargaze in utter peace

Bathe, boat, bicycle all round this atmospheric island, binge on seafood, then home to excellent rooms, heated pool and Jane's eager welcome

For the fit and adventurous - a bathing jetty, a beach, a restaurant/bar and private patios facing the sea. Take the sea taxi to Funchal

A serene oasis around a courtyard smothered in bougainvillea, with wonderful bays and beaches nearby. A delight

Boutique hotel next to Funchal’s 15th-century cathedral, with a champagne and lobster bar, rooftop cocktail bar and an excellent restaurant

A warm family and starlit suppers in a grand estate by Soller, near wildflower walks and beaches. Citrus mingles with exotic fragrances

Two-storey wing of an aristocratic palazzo next to Modica’s Sicilian Baroque cathedral, with sweeping city views and a concierge

A magical spot on an island for nature lovers, sybarites, and foodies. Watch sunsets from the sofa and stargaze from bed

Sanctuary in the foothills of the Serra da Tramuntana. Welcome drinks, wholesome food, beautifully creative interiors. Perfect for couples!