Spain

Take a sundowner to your private terrace, explore the olive groves, loll by the pool. Kind hosts, fabulous breakfasts, boutiquey flourishes

Elegant rooms, restaurant and garden in Rosario's impeccable hotel. Pilgrims to Santiago rest by the church in this sleepy La Rioja village

Take the old train from Palma, the tram to Port Soller - trek the Tramuntana mountains, cool off in the infinity pool - there's space for 10

A graceful house for B&B or self-catering, with a very pretty pool and a restaurant on-site. Hospitality and sheer rustic-chic...

A beautiful house with multiple terraces, big swimming pool and rolling lawns all surrounded by the greenest woodlands and fields

Traditional and modern mix beautifully and bedrooms are quietly elegant. Relax and drink in the views over orchards and the Sierra Nevada

Luxury and rusticity combine in these 2 architect-designed houses, sharing a sheltered cactus garden and a small refreshing pool

Brilliant birdwatching, heavenly countryside, a generous welcome and lovely furnishings... A place to linger as long as you can

An unusual place: ancient, arty, rustic and rambling - with heated pool, log fires and stupendous mountain walking

Immaculate and peaceful with deeply comfortable beds; a perfect retreat in the centre of exquisite Salamanca. High standards and super staff

You can stroll to several mills in this fertile little valley, or laze by the pool serenaded by cicadas. Bliss for families and hikers

You’ll fall in love with this big light-filled house with plunge pool and outdoor cinema; walk along the river with Portugal on the other side

Converted village houses with iconic designer furnishings and bold modern art. Cascading garden terraces with pool and dreamy views too

Rich history in a domed chapel, fountain'd court, four-posters...dine deliciously by the fire, celebrate in the barn, relax. A rustic gem

Lush green hills made for exploring; borrow a bike or set out on foot for an adventure. Evenings are spent lounging with good food

Deep in the Alpujarras yet close to the village, these B&B suites have kitchens, terraces and an organic pool - great for hikers

An off-grid retreat; embrace a slower pace of life at this peaceful, characterful home. Surf, cycle and walk then stargaze in utter peace

Heart-soaring Pyrenean views, animals roaming, natural materials in simple rural rooms, organic food: it’s a superbly welcoming eco-lodge