Catalonia

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

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

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

Stylishly interior designed, with elegant garden and pool. The perfect retreat after a day at the beach or visiting the ruins at Empuriès

A beautiful house with multiple terraces, big swimming pool and rolling lawns all surrounded by the greenest woodlands and fields

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

A rare chance for couples to experience life on a Catalan farm. Meals, rooms, pool, views – all are magnificent and the family so hospitable

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

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

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

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

Be spoiled by lavish breakfasts and serenaded by birds! City and country are rolled into one, near a village on the outskirts of Barcelona

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

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

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

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