Solo Travel

In this glorious, history-steeped region, your generous hosts promise an exceptional stay. Charm, peace, sunsets, infinity pool and sauna…

An eco B&B in the hills of a forested park, close to historic Sintra and the golden beach of Adraga. Breakfasts are organic and vegetarian

Fall asleep to the sound of the sea in your dreamy thatched cottage, one of 6, right on the beach for those head-clearing walks...

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

Characterful house in a sociable village near Frome; wander to the pub, explore Nunney Castle, relax in the garden. Breakfasts are delicious

Dark skies and extensive views from this romantic hideaway cottage. Walk down to the loch, snuggle up by the wood-burner… a cosy retreat

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

A comfortable ‘clos’ in shades of the palest rose, with a kind host, mountain views and a short walk into a charming Auvergne market town

An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

A stylish cottage for two in a cluster of renovated farm buildings: set out for country walks, hire bikes, swim in the river

In pure Herefordshire countryside, a medieval timbered house in a peaceful hamlet with kind, gentle Anita who bakes cakes for your arrival

Come for seafood platters, lots of character, and bedrooms with cathedral views - a welcoming B&B in the heart of old Saintes

Close to Carcassonne is a beautiful, convivial, historic house. Its contemporary apartments are charming and its gardens and pool a joy

Your own cottage sitting room downstairs and a swish bedroom up - breakfast in the courtyard before venturing forth to discover Canterbury

Convivial B&B in Lyme with books, magazines, games, walking maps and the daily papers. Honesty bar and delicious, healthy home cooking too

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

Artistic souls will like it here, and those who enjoy shared meals & getting to know other people in dramatic countryside; Arezzo is 40 km

Kate makes you feel at home the moment you enter her great big beloved house - full of books, guitars and a piano, antiques and huge spaces