Restorative breaks

Time outdoors is great for the soul; whether it’s strolling along a deserted beach, walking to waterfalls or discovering hidden thermal baths. Why book a restorative break? A restorative break offers you the chance to re-balance and re-energise from the stresses of everyday life. Our collection of places to stay are great for holidays spent unwinding and even being creative – try yoga, cookery courses, and art classes alongside your restorative downtime.

Gites du Perigord
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
From €41 p/n

Self-catering

3 places for 2 - 10
Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère
Elmdon Lee
Saffron Walden, Essex
From £95 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2 - 4
Country escape set in gardens full of birds and majestic trees. Views, space to spread out, cake or soup by the fire after your yoga class
Rivers Edge, Riverside Terrace
Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria
From £103 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Cross the little hump-back bridge over the river to find a beautifully positioned eco-build in the Lake District National Park
Agriturismo Col di Lavacchio
Molazzana, Lucca
From €165 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 4 - 10
Nature pulses and chirps all around you, the food is wonderful, the people delightful, and beds are for walkers: exceptionally comfortable

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La Baronnie Hotel & Spa
Saint Martin de Ré (Ile de Ré), Charente-Maritime
From €169 p/n

Hotel

22 rooms for 2 - 4
Big elegant wrought-iron gates lead to the scent of honeysuckle and jasmine, and wonderful bedrooms awash with beauty and light
Demeure des Monts d'Or
Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, Rhône
From €180 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Eclectic suites in a grand house on the outskirts of a small village, with a swimming pool and the most welcoming hosts – stay for dinner

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Pella Roca, Cabane & Spa en Quercy
Labastide de Penne, Tarn-et-Garonne
From €200 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2 - 4
Great to hide away peacefully here - linger over breakfasts brought to your door, plunge in the pool, pedal off into the countryside
The Chalet Saunton - Apartment 1
Braunton, Devon
From £350 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Seriously stylish apartment with endless views of Saunton Sands – dog-friendly luxury in a paradise for beachcombers
The Woodshed
Penicuik, Midlothian
From £140 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub
La Villa du Guern
Baden, Morbihan
From €190 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 4
Peace and refinement perched over the Gulf of Morbihan with sweeping views, a little spa and just-landed seafood for supper

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Quinta de Freixieiro
Guardizela, Minho
From €60 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2
Great décor - traditional and a tad funky, local and homemade food - yogic calm close to Guimaraes and the Douro valley
La Charmaie Gîtes & Spa
Aigrefeuille d'Aunis, Charente-Maritime
From €200 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Modern gîte with a spa on the edge of a small town. Stroll to shops and restaurants or jump in the car to explore La Rochelle and the coast
St. Catherine Tea Pavilion
Bath, Bath & N.E. Somerset
From £145 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
In the beautiful Somerset hamlet of St Catherine, a cosy wooden cabin surrounded by fields and woods. Wonderful walks from the front door…
La Maison d’Alice
Vezac, Dordogne
From €120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Restful B&B close to the lovely Dordogne; walk down to the river, explore medieval towns, stay in for delicious dinners
Atelier des Cerissons
Villars, Vaucluse
From €100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
The ultimate Provençal escape, a big eco-friendly flat for a couple with views, walks, markets and pure unpolluted night skies
Heredad Beragu Hotel
Gallipienzo Antiguo, Navarra
From €72 p/n

Hotel

9 rooms for 2
Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people
De Aldaca Rural
Jerte, Cáceres
From €110 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2
Come for the cherry blossoms in spring, or to hike in the Jerte Valley; stay in a traditional townhouse with gorgeous valley views
La Bastide des Amandiers - L’Atelier & L’Appart
Rognes, Bouches-du-Rhône
From €70 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 2
Two peaceful, stylish getaways for two within the charming owners' lovely home with pool, fabulous views - and all of Provence to (re)visit

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