Spain

Bedrooms are gorgeous, the wild ocean is close, and the people of Galicia are friendly and caring. You’ll pick up the same vibe here

Come for peace, art, photography and go out for delicious food near Galicia’s ‘seafood coast’. One of Spain’s undiscovered gems

A stylishly-modernised rural haven. Bedrooms are serene in creams and taupes with garden views. Hire a tandem or explore the Parque Natural

A birdwatchers’ paradise in heavenly valley setting with friendly hosts and delicious seasonal cooking. Explore national park from the door

Elegance and simplicity characterise this hotel set back from the Cantabrian sea. Friendly staff are on hand to help you plan days out

From the hosts’ love of good food to the friendly contemporary interiors, a very special place to stay in the heart of Cantabria

Great comfort and tranquility in a converted palace. Rooms at the front have pastoral views, the home cinema provides evening entertainment

Wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea, locally sourced food and fine bedrooms at a boutique hotel on the Asturian coast

Peaceful Basque farmhouse turned smart country B&B, only 20 minutes from restaurants and museums in Bilbao and unspoiled sandy beaches

A small hotel in the greenest valley facing super views of Picos de Europa National Park. Head out walking, spot wildlife, climb the peaks

Beautifully-restored manor built in 1672 with chestnut beams and a granite staircase. Fine views and the rugged coastline to explore

Nature lovers heaven in the Picos de Europa, find traditional apartments and casas with beautifully welcoming hosts and views that stun

Take a suite with champagne, strawberries and a tower, swim in the saltwater pool, eat a Castilian cocido - unwind in rural peace!

Heavenly beaches near this elevated village house, with a hammock in the garden and ping pong for kids. Inviting, charming, with a real fire

Wild and peaceful small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama. Listen to birdsong, hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia

Immerse yourselves in real, rural Spain from this eco-friendly old watermill among a forest of juniper and oak and the river bubbling along

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

For escapists, wannabe writers and lovers of rural bliss: two boho hideaways for two (four at a squeeze) in this lush corner of Galicia