Catalonia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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