Sleep in splendidly converted barns, swim in the stunningly-sited pool - book a stopover and you'll wish you had longer!

Like its owners, this farmhouse breathes culture, style and friendliness. Find spacious bedrooms, a pool, home cooking and the sea nearby

Bucolic setting close to Costa Brava beaches and this big old ‘hostel’ is relaxed and perfect for families. Meals come fresh from the garden

Be spoiled by lavish breakfasts and serenaded by birds! City and country are rolled into one, near a village on the outskirts of Barcelona

The owners’ love of the Far East is evident. Calm spaces, an oriental tea room and comfortable bedrooms. A tranquil slice of the East

Unfussy accommodation and a warm welcome await in this old farmhouse. Eat tasty home-cooked food and hike in the Picos de Europa

In wine-soaked Penedés, with pool, fire and mountain views, an authentic Catalan getaway. Warm hosts offer local wines and weekly dinners

Sprawling old farmhouse with terrace, play area, pool and bikes to hire. Spend a day at the beach or explore nearby Calella and Begur

A convenient and comfortable hotel in central Barcelona that ticks most boxes - especially ‘great value’. Ask for a room with a terrace

Delightful Jose and Gustavo ensure that your stay at their superbly located hotel is memorable. Rooms are elegant and breakfast is convivial

Private annexe to timber-framed house in 10 acres of gorgeous countryside with river frontage: warm and inviting, wonky beams, huge comfort

You’re right in the midst of Portuguese life here: cafés, shops and restaurants buzz and there are panoramic views from the roof terrace

Achingly trendy, a design-lover's dream with infinity pool, wine on the terrace, pampering spa and a sunny bay at your feet – stunning

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

Handsome townhouse with lounging pool and romantic rooms in miraculously preserved 13th-century village - further medieval bastides beckon

Top-notch apartments in the heart of old Jérez for couples and families on the bodega trail. A daily market in town and fab beaches near by

João & Ana Luisa’s stunning cottages superbly blend contemporary and traditional styles. Vineyards, beaches and restaurants are all close

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town