Solo Travel

This is our collection of special places great for those who enjoy travelling alone. There’s something liberating and freeing about solo travel, with the beauty of choosing where you want to go and what you want to do without compromise. Many of these places offer activities and facilities ideal for those travelling on their own; whether you want the freedom of your own self-catering cottage, a boutique hotel in a vibrant city, a B&B run by friendly hosts or a cosy, local inn, we’ve got something for you. Choose your special place from our collection below!

Beachborough Country House
Barnstaple, Devon
From £95 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
Large 18th-century rectory near Exmoor and the north Devon coast. Gardens, long views, horses to admire - and an easygoing feel
Le Grand Chalet
Aspet, Haute-Garonne
From €80 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 3 - 4
A seductive Pyrenean getaway: both chalet and owner are simply charming, the views spectacular, the food a memorable Franco-Anglo affair
Old Country Farm & The Lighthouse
Malvern, Worcestershire
From £65 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
A special retreat - roe deer and barn owls in the woods, snowdrops in beautiful gardens... homemade cake and bread, and a friendly host too
Novanta
Bibbiena, Arezzo
From €138 p/n

Hotel

13 rooms for 3 - 6
Artistic souls will like it here, and those who enjoy shared meals & getting to know other people in dramatic countryside; Arezzo is 40 km
Podere Il Colto
Gaiole in Chianti, Siena
From €90 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
Green views, birdsong, walks on the doorstep plus super-friendly hosts, this colourful, simple farmhouse B&B oozes tranquillity
Bunns Croft
Leominster, Herefordshire
From £43 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 1 - 2
In pure Herefordshire countryside, a medieval timbered house in a peaceful hamlet. Anita grows veg for delicious 3-course dinners
Shellseekers
St Ives, Cornwall
From £104 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A stylish retreat in the heart of St Ives offering a glimpse of the sea – with an extra double sofabed room for friends or children
Rock Cottage
Hereford, Herefordshire
From £70 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Sumptuous beds, sociable meals, bird-filled gardens, log fire and mountain views – and Hay on Wye close by. A cottage of character and fun
Brownber Hall
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
From £70 p/n

Hotel

8 rooms for 1 - 2
Victorian country house overlooking the Howgill Fells. Walks from the door, good breakfasts – space galore to bring family and friends too
The Old Rectory
Ridlington, Norfolk
From £80 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Handsome rectory with comfortable rooms, super views, tennis courts and fabulous locally sourced food. Coast and countryside are close
The Old Pottery
Halstead, Essex
From £60 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 1 - 2
Sunny garden, wood-burner in the sitting room, great food - in pretty village with good pubs. A comfy country break on Suffolk/Essex border
Château des Allues
Saint Pierre D'Albigny, Savoie
From €155 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 4
Come for atmosphere in spades and a fortified wine made from basil: the kitchen garden is a marvel. Heaven for hikers, bikers, food lovers…

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Le Mas Montredon
Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône
From €100 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 4
Really special, this ancient Provençal house, its rich ethnic décor and the travels, art and cooking of its fascinating, talented owners
Le Chaton Rouge
Saint-Pierre-du-Lorouër, Sarthe
From €70 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2 - 4
Find elegance, light and simplicity as this beautiful townhouse by the church. Enjoy Sarah's delicious dinners with garden and local produce
Gladstone’s Library
Deeside, Flintshire
From £66 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

24 rooms for 1 - 2
Lose yourself happily in this stunning historic building with thousands of books, local food, peaceful rooms with radios, friendly staff
Westfield House
Moray
From £55 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 1 - 2
Country-house comfort with delicious breakfasts. Great walks from the door and beaches are a short drive. Scotland at its traditional best
The Parisi Hotel
York, Yorkshire
From £99 p/n

Hotel

11 rooms for 2
What’s not to like? This is a cool hotel with an arty feel within the city walls - kind staff, yummy breakfasts and York Minster wait
The Northgate
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
From £155 p/n

Hotel

10 rooms for 2 - 4
Townhouse in historic Bury St Edmunds with great food, a cocktail bar, stylish bedrooms, and a garden for afternoon tea