Exquisite small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama, an hour from Madrid. Hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia… what bliss

Chat long with gentle hosts over home-grown dinners; see stars above, walks, rivers and wildlife all around. Rustic comfort in rural Burgos

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

A real gem. Splendid bedrooms with sky windows for stargazing, delicious seasonal cooking and a heavenly valley setting...

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners...a special escape

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

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

A wonderful stopover on the route south. Sample the best of regional cooking, charming attentive service and a deep-country feel