Catalonia

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

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

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

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

Be seduced by this grown-up, opulent hotel in the foothills of the Catalan Pyrenees; just 1.5 hours from Barcelona

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

Paradise for walkers and divers - pretty rooms and a relaxed restaurant overlooking a sparkling Costa Brava cove. Walks start from the door

Beautiful designer renovations of an old farmhouse, with eco paints, ancient fireplaces and big shared pool. Close to lovely old Girona

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

An authentic 9th-century fortress in the heart of Catalunya, a perfect place for a group of history lovers, nature buffs and peace seekers

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

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

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

The sun shines as music wafts outside, to wicker-furnished lawns surrounded by green mountains. Float in the pool, dine on the terraces

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

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

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

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