Catalonia

Pretty rooms and a relaxed restaurant overlooking a sparkling Costa Brava cove. Paradise for divers, and coastal walks start from the door

Walkers, bikers, families and nature fans will love staying with ever-helpful Joan and Montse in this ‘secret’ but not too remote valley

Find shade under a cork tree, splash in the pool and wander the garden perfumed by citrus trees. Ideal for families and nature lovers

Aristocratic sophistication abounds at this wonderful hotel near Las Ramblas. Elegant bedrooms, stunning bathrooms and excellent service

Close to Girona, with huge valley views! Cosy fires for cool days, shady corners for hot ones, lovely people, and the food a revelation

Friendly old farmhouse with terrace, play area, pool and bikes to hire - perfect for families and near good beaches

Apartments in a beautifully renovated old farmhouse with a big shared pool, close to lovely old Girona and the beaches of the Costa Brava

Come on down to the Soul Farm for a rest cure - eat good food, sleep peacefully, surround yourself with nature, restore your soul

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

Filled with history and character in an unspoilt hamlet, this Mediterranean retreat is great for family and friends

In a thrilling mountain landscape made for walkers… 4 eco cottages with some of the most spectacular views in Catalunya

Gaze over olive groves to the sea from a light-filled village house. Crisp furnishings, big terraces, close to sights but blissfully quiet

Gloriously cool in summer, cosy in winter, a 365-day-a-year retreat. Just a 10-minute promenade along the beach into the fun heart of town

Lovely grounds and pool, 20 minutes from the beach, 30 from Girona. Stroll to a restaurant, relax by an open fire or under a shady palm

Amid olives, forest trails and farms, a civilised Catalan family estate. Book a course, lounge pool-side, taste delicious home-grown food

Hospitable Jorge and Clotilde love nothing more than sharing their colourful, chaotic old house with guests. The farm produce is fabulous

Bucolic setting close to Costa Brava beaches and this big old ‘hostel’ is relaxed and perfect for families. Meals come fresh from the garden

An atmospheric rustic-chic decor, a mini cinema, a children’s room under the eaves... and blissful views of vineyards and medieval Olivella