Castile and León

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

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

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

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

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

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

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