The dapper mountaineer

The sort of places where the blend of historical building and natural beauty make you feel like striding up a mountain in a three-piece suit or a full-length dress, pausing to take a serious-faced snap with your Brownie. These places to stay with a historic charm and a touch of tradition, all inspected and selected by us, are perfect for a holiday surrounded by natural wonders. We think you’ll really hit it off together. If you have a specific requirement in mind, don’t forget to use the “Sort & refine” button to find your true love. Or if you’re still looking for The One take the Sawday’s Matchmaker quiz again here.

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Château de Carsac Gallery

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Château de Carsac
Carsac De Gurson, Dordogne
From £381 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 10
Hilltop château on the edge of a small village half an hour from Saint-Émilion, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and two lakes

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La Casona de Con Gallery

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La Casona de Con
Cangas de Onis, Asturias
From €60 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

8 rooms for 1 - 2
A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace

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La Limonaia Gallery

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La Limonaia
Mezzegra, Como
From €150 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Garden and mountain views from this pretty villa for two - Lake Como shimmers below. Pick up morning pastries in picturesque Mezzegra

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Chalet F'net & Space Conker Gallery

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Chalet F'net & Space Conker
Saint Gervais Les Bains, Haute-Savoie
From €171 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 7
A luxurious eco-retreat plus extra room in the Space Conker in private woodland with breathtaking views to the Chaîne des Aravis and Mont Blanc

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The Old Laundry, Dunalastair Estate Gallery

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The Old Laundry, Dunalastair Estate
Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross
From £120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Dark skies and extensive views from this romantic hideaway cottage. Walk down to the loch, snuggle up by the wood-burner… a cosy retreat

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Casa degli Orsi Gallery

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Casa degli Orsi
Orsara Bormida, Alessandria
From €257 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

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