Catalonia

An authentic Catalan getaway in wine-soaked Penedés; pool, fire, mountain views and warm hosts. Wild swimming and Barcelona close by

Walkers and wild-lifers, here is your place in the Pyrenees. Colour, character, a welcoming family, log fires and delicious home cooking

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

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

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

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

Dine on wholesome farmhouse food, explore the lovely garden or catch up on your sleep in generous king-size beds. Pretty Cadaqués is close

Come for fresh mountain air, spectacular scenery and superb hikes through the Spanish Pyrenees at this cosy chalet apartment in Val d'Aran

Charming B&B with lovely hosts, beautiful food, and hiking and cycling routes galore – plus balloon rides over stunning volcanic scenery

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

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

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

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

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

An elegant, Cuban-style villa built in 1918, a modern annexe that can be rented separately and a beautiful garden with views down to the sea

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

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