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.

Château de la Puisaye
Verneuil sur Avre, Eure
From €98 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 4
Snowy linen, marble fireplaces, a library of books and heated pool - this is a place to restore all your senses
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
Le Lavandin
Pernes-les-Fontaines, Vaucluse
From €215 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2
A lush, green oasis hidden in the Vaucluse for retreats and relaxation – the garden is lovely and charming Provence surrounds you
El Martinete
Trebujena, Cádiz
From €180 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A light-filled house that’s heaven for nature lovers. It's simple, off-grid, and surrounded by palm trees, apricots, plums, figs and vines
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
Specchia Ranne
Corsano, Lecce
From €90 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Flop in a hammock and be lulled by Mediterranean scents and breezes, sleep in an ancient Trullo – come here for raw beauty not for frills
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
Le Pélot
Montreal du Gers, Gers
From €200 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 12
A harmonious and tranquil house for a party of family and friends. Meet the delightful owners, bask by the saltwater pool
La Pichouline
Salernes, Var
From £143 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Magical – a simple Provençale cottage, its garden a flower-filled meadow fringed with woodland. Walk to the market, swim nearby, study stars
Château de la Resle
Montigny la Resle, Yonne
From €195 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

12 rooms for 2 - 4
Johan and Pieter, your happy Dutch hosts, have created a modern and stylish home, complete with fitness room - vineyards and walks beckon
Villa 2 Pas Sages
La Roche Chalais, Dordogne
From €75 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2
Grand riverside house on the edge of a small town near St Emilion; borrow a bike and explore the countryside or relax in the garden
Villa Darbounelles
Saint Siffret, Gard
From €120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A swish bolthole for two near charming villages. Cool off in the pool, cycle past sunflower fields, sip local rosé and bring the dog
La Divine Comédie
Avignon, Vaucluse
From €350 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2
Serene 18th-century mansion in the historic centre of Avignon filled with eclectic art and surrounded by an immaculate garden
La Maison du Guil
Eygliers, Hautes-Alpes
From €120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2 - 3
Come to this delightful house, a marriage of old stones and modern furniture, for pure remote air, great outdoor sports and fine dining
Coes Faen Lodge
Abermaw, Gwynedd
From £165 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 2
Simplicity and luxury combine at this sleek spa B&B on the west coast of Snowdonia - and nothing detracts from the heavenly views
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
Manoir de la Manantie
Lezoux, Puy-de-Dôme
From €115 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 1 - 2
Bliss for gastronomes and lovers of stylish, traditional décor with very mod cons - Auvergne's National Parks are a treat too
Praana Wellness
St Germain de Vibrac, Charente-Maritime
From €529 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 15
A serene retreat in Cognac country. Luxurious décor and great long views of the vines...escape, refresh and unwind