Restorative breaks

Some holidays you want to go on, some you need to go on. When the pings and bleeps of modern life get a bit much, these are the places to escape to. Each one has been tried and tested by the most overworked member of our team we could find at the time, so you know that we’ve been there and come back happy, meaning you probably will as well. Browse sunny island escapes for sangria at sunset, chic spa hotels for a massage and a steam, and grand chateaux where you can stroll the gardens in the blissful peace that only comes when you get far, far away from it all.

Refugio Marnes Gallery

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Refugio Marnes
Benissa, Alicante
From €74 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

7 rooms for 2 - 4
Stylish sustainability in star-hung Alicante with solar power, gorgeous rooms and a pool. Authentic breakfasts and dinners await

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Le Domaine de Perches Gallery

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Le Domaine de Perches
Gaillac, Tarn
From €215 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
Superbly comfortable house with beamed rooms, lovely views, club-like morning room, antiques, terrace, pool, fitness centre and lily pond

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The Manoir Gallery

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The Manoir
São Romão, Algarve
From €500 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 12
In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

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Les Myrrhophores & Spa Gallery

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Les Myrrhophores & Spa
Abbeville, Somme
From €100 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2
Come for a spot of pampering and seriously good food at this smart townhouse B&B with spa, garden and pool in the heart of Abbeville

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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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Les Jardins de Loïs Gallery

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Les Jardins de Loïs
Beaune, Côte-d’Or
From €205 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2
A smart B&B in the heart of Beaune sitting quietly in half a hectare of gorgeous gardens; you're well looked after by your charming hosts

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