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.

The Fish Hotel Gallery

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The Fish Hotel
Broadway, Worcestershire
From £150 p/n

Hotel

63 rooms for 2 - 4
Stylish hotel for couples and families on the side of a peaceful Cotswold hill with big views, a choice of rooms and a 500-acre estate

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Le Domaine de Perches Gallery

Le Domaine de Perches 1 - 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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Congham Hall Gallery

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Congham Hall
King's Lynn, Norfolk
From £165 p/n

Hotel

31 rooms for 2
A contemporary country-house hotel with a lovely spa and peaceful gardens - Sandringham and the north Norfolk coast are close

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Les Myrrhophores & Spa Gallery

Les Myrrhophores & Spa 1 - 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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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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