Hidden Gems

A very pleasant and cosy end of terrace cottage with your own small private garden just a hop from the comforts of the hotel and its spa

A fine old stone mill, the river rushing by, kingfishers, kayaking, swimming: it’s a dream place with Provence and Cévennes at the door

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

Off-the-beaten track cottage promises peace and quiet, wild swimming and hikes in the hills. A world away from the urban jungle

Helpful staff and minimalist rooms in the centre of charismatic Seville. Stroll to the Arab baths or the Moorish palace of Alcazar

Laze under the loggia, drink in superb, sweeping Umbrian views and wine from the vines beyond the pool; sleep peacefully in grand style

A beautifully designed B&B for foodies, cyclists and walkers in a village surrounded by trees just 15 minutes from the coast

An ancient village house hiding a treasure trove of delights and a gorgeous garden with a pool, 90km from Seville

A charming old bergerie nestled in Basque Country woodland near pretty towns and villages for couples who want to do their own thing

A 200-year-old quintessential Umbrian farmhouse with pool, immersed in nature and with no immediate neighbours for lazy, peaceful days

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

Funky candle lanterns for bedrooms, balcony and terrace at this eco-serene bolthole in Modica's historic heart. Beaches are 20 minutes away

A spoiling country escape to one of Hampshire’s oldest houses with a welcoming whisky and home-grown breakfasts

A sylvan hideaway tucked into the hills of the Southern Alps, full of Provençal charm inside and out – Saint-Cézaire and the coast are close