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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Les Cieux de Saint-Félix Gallery

Les Cieux de Saint-Félix 1 - 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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La Scierie Gallery

La Scierie 1 - Gallery

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La Scierie
Salins-les-Bains, Jura
From €165 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 4
On the site of an old sawmill in the mountains of the Jura, a guesthouse of warmth and charm - with table d'hôtes, a pool and a spa

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The Cartford Gallery

The Cartford 1 - Gallery

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The Cartford
Preston, Lancashire
From £230 p/n

Hotel

15 rooms for 2
A great little place, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre

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Sport Ouessant & Spa Gallery

Sport Ouessant & Spa 1 - Gallery

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Sport Ouessant & Spa
Ile d'Ouessant, Finistère
From €130 p/n

Hotel

7 rooms for 2 - 5
Come for windswept beauty, wonderful sea views and swims, hearty walks and good vegetarian food at this island hideaway and spa

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Dunskey Estate - Artemisia Lodge Gallery

Dunskey Estate - Artemisia Lodge 1 - Gallery

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Dunskey Estate - Artemisia Lodge
Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway
From £90 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A nature-filled estate for smart lodge holidays in rural peace with woods and coast to explore, onsite activities and yummy homemade meals

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Domaine de Rambeau Gallery

Domaine de Rambeau 1 - Gallery

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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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Congham Hall Gallery

Congham Hall 1 - 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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Podere Monti Gallery

Podere Monti 1 - Gallery

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Podere Monti
Montepulciano, Siena
From €200 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 2
Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

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