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.

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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Ty Hedfan Gallery

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View of Ty Hedfan in Brecon, Powys, Wales through the trees - a stylish building with glass windows, right next to the river

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Ty Hedfan
Brecon, Powys
From £316 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A dramatic house with stylish interiors – designed to bring the outdoors in so you feel wrapped in nature. Great for families or friends

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Manoir de Surville Gallery

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Manoir de Surville
Surville, Eure
From €180 p/n

Hotel

11 rooms for 2 - 3
Gracious hosts pamper guests in their family mansion, with a wellness spa, fire-warmed lounge and four-course meals from a talented chef

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Trulli Colarossa Gallery

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Trulli Colarossa
Alberobello, Bari
From €95 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 12
Family-run B&B in traditional trulli with hands-on hosts. Swim in the pool, explore the countryside, the coast is half an hour’s drive away

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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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Redbrick Barn Loft Gallery

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Redbrick Barn Loft
Thorverton, Devon
From £134 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A roomy, stylish barn conversion in Devon's rolling hills with wonderful walks from the door and panoramic views of the Exe valley

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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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