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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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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Paradise in Portugal Gallery

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Paradise in Portugal
Santa Clara-a-Velha, Alentejo
From €145 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

10 rooms for 2 - 5
Wild beauty and hundreds of birds on the shore of a freshwater lake. Frank and Daniella look after you in a homely, fuss free way

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L'Avenc Benestar Rural Gallery

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L'Avenc Benestar Rural
Tavertet, Barcelona
From €117 p/n

Self-catering

4 places for 2 - 4
In a thrilling mountain landscape made for walkers... 4 eco cottages with some of the most spectacular views in Catalunya

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Snowgums Chalet Gallery

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Briançon, Hautes-Alpes
From €315 p/n

Chalet

2 rooms for 4
2 super family apartments in the unspoilt Serre Chevalier valley, with a private chef if you’d like one, and delightful Pippa to welcome you

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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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