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Secret Sanctuaries

We’ve explored all through the hills and valleys of the UK and Europe, looking for the places that almost don’t want to be found. Here are some of our favourite discoveries, where you can retreat from the world and immerse yourself in rural peace. Take a dip in the pool, visit the spa or just sit out on the terrace and look at the views before you head in for dinner. These are places so remote, relaxing and romantic that you’ll never want to leave.

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    Sa Rota de Can Beca Gallery

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    Sa Rota de Can Beca

    Alcúdia, Mallorca
    • From €250 p/n
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    Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia

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    La Foleia Gallery

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    La Foleia

    Revislate, Novara
    • From €605 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 2 places for 4

    Two villas on opposite shores of a big lily-covered lake, fed with natural spring water from the Ticino river and surrounded by gardens

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    Une Campagne en Provence Gallery

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    Une Campagne en Provence

    Bras, Var
    • From €119 p/n
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • 5 rooms for 2

    Explore ‘Green Provence’ on e-bikes, enjoy the pool and calm of a Mediterranean garden surrounded by vineyards. Return to a delicious dinner

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    Domaine de Rambeau

    Castelmoron sur Lot, Lot-et-Garonne
    • From €120 p/n
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • 4 rooms for 2

    Great taste – in decor and food – and a delicious heated pool. Views swoop over field and valley; trails, villages, wineries tempt

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    Les Cieux de Saint-Félix Gallery

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    Les Cieux de Saint-Félix

    Saint-Félix de Villadeix, Dordogne
    • From €160 p/n
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • 5 rooms for 2

    Come for good architecture, thoughtful design and much space for relaxing: swimming, massages, hammam and sauna, beautiful bedrooms

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    The Granary at Ennys Gallery

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    The Granary at Ennys

    Cornwall
    • From £194 p/n
    • Self-catering
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    In a profoundly peaceful spot between arty St Ives and stunning Marazion, a hideaway for two surrounded by gardens and parkland

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  • Villa Guatíza Gallery

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    Villa Guatíza

    Gautiza, Lanzarote
    • From €195 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 1 place for 4

    Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

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  • Fianca l'Osso Gallery

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    Fianca l'Osso

    Belvédere Campomoro, Corse du Sud
    • From €95 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 3 places for 2

    This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

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