Turkey

Mandarin Boutique Hotel

 - Faralya, Oludeniz, Ovacik and Faralya

With just eight stylish guestrooms in an utterly peaceful rural setting and an adults-only policy, Mandarin is the ultimate romantic retreat.

Boutique Hotel with 8 rooms and suites; BB or HB; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included, or reduced car hire rates; Adults-Only

Villa Faralya

 - Faralya, Oludeniz, Ovacik and Faralya

This attractive villa enjoys a wonderfully secluded setting on a wooded hillside.

2-bedroom Villa for 2-5 people; SC; Private Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Selen Cottages

 - Faralya, Oludeniz, Ovacik and Faralya

A rural retreat, divided into two self-contained dwellings, affording panoramic views from its steep hillside setting.

Semi-detached Cottages (1 bedroom for 2-4 people, 2 bedrooms for 2-5 people); SC; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Doga Apartments

 - Kaya, The Kaya Valley

This small cluster of apartments will suit those who enjoy a rural setting yet do not wish to be reliant on a hire car.

6 x 1-bedroom Apartments for 2-4 people; SC; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included

Cactus Cottage

 - Kaya, The Kaya Valley

This prettily restored stone house offers simple accommodation full of character, as well as its own small swimming pool.

2-bedroom Villa for 2-5 people; SC; Private Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Karmylassos Cottages

 - Kaya, The Kaya Valley

Set around a large swimming pool, these four family-size cottages are finished to a high standard, blending traditional style with modern facilities.

4 cottages with 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2-5 people; SC; Shared Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included

Samos, Ikaria and Fourni

Hotel Daphne

 - Agios Konstantinos, North and East Samos

Situated at the start of the beautiful Nightingale Valley, this family-run hotel is a popular choice for walkers, nature-lovers and relaxation-seekers.

B-class Hotel with 35 rooms; BB; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included

Villa Nafsika Apartments

 - Kerveli, North and East Samos

Peacefully situated above a small pebble cove, these apartments benefit from panoramic views across the beautiful bay of Kerveli to the Turkish coast.

10 Apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms for 2-4 people; SC; Air-conditioning; Transfers included

Petra Mare Villas

 - Kerveli, North and East Samos

Idyllically situated on a hillside with superb views across the sea to Turkey, these detached houses offer stylish accommodation for honeymooners and others seeking a romantic retreat.

5 x 1-bedroom Villas for 2-3 peopl; SC; Shared swimming pool planned for 2010; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Madeira and Porto Santo

Casas Nolina & Palmeira

 - Calheta, South-West Madeira

Perfect for walkers and beach lovers alike, these charming semi-detached cottages stand in an elevated position close to Madeira's only proper sandy beach.

2 x 1-bedroom Cottages for 2 people; SC; Car hire included

Atrio

 - Estreito de Calheta, South-West Madeira

Surrounded by woodland and unspoilt countryside, this very pretty rural hotel will suit keen walkers and those seeking complete rest and relaxation.

Rural Hotel with 10 rooms; BB; Heated outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included

Quinta Alegre

 - Estreito de Calheta, South-West Madeira

This small, German-run hotel enjoys lovely views down to the coast and is well-placed for exploring the island's south-west by car.

4-star Hotel with 20 rooms; BB; Heated outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included

Quinta de São Lourenço

 - Fajá da Ovelha, South-West Madeira

Perched on a steep hillside with stunning views down to the ocean, this cluster of charmingly restored cottages is a peaceful rural retreat.

4 Cottages with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2-6 people; SC; Outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included

Quinta do Furão

 - Santana, Northern Madeira

Perched on a cliff-top amidst its own extensive vineyards, this popular country house hotel offers comfortable accommodation and plenty of traditional charm.

4-star Hotel with 40 rooms; BB or HB; Heated swimming pool (covered in winter); Car hire included

Casa da Beira

 - Ponta Delgada, Northern Madeira

This charming village house will suit those who like independent accommodation in a peaceful, traditional village.

2-bedroom Cottage for 2-4 people; SC; Car hire included

Quinta da Fajã

 - São Gonçalo near Funchal, Funchal & South-East Madeira

Standing in mature gardens on the outskirts of Funchal, these four traditional cottages will suit those seeking independent accommodation within easy reach of the island capital.

4 cottages with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2-5 people; SC; Private swimming pool (Stone House only); Car hire included

Quinta de São João

 - Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Funchal & South-East Madeira

This lovely old house enjoys a hillside setting a short drive west from Funchal, boasting panoramic ocean views from its well-kept gardens.

3-bedroom House for 2-6 people; SC; Car hire included

Quinta Jardim da Serra

 - Sitio da Fonte Frade, Funchal & South-East Madeira

Tucked away in woodlands some 820 metres above sea level, and boasting an indoor swimming pool, this Quinta is well placed for walkers and those looking to get away from it all.

5-Star Estalagem with 46 rooms; BB or HB; Heated indoor swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Quinta do Estreito

 - Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Funchal & South-East Madeira

A member of the "Charming Hotels" group, this attractive Quinta is well placed for exploring both Funchal and the west of the island from a comfortable and relaxing base.

5-star Estalagem with 48 rooms; BB or HB; Heated swimming pool (covered in winter); Air-conditioning; Transfers included

Crete

Villa Eleana

 - Agouseliana, The Western South Coast

This attractive villa enjoys a rural setting surrounded by unspoilt countryside, and offers enough space for larger families or groups of friends.

4-bedroom Villa for 4 - 8 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

East-of-Preveli Villas

 - Near Preveli, The Western South Coast

Standing in glorious isolation above the south coast, these twin villas boast sensational sea views from their terraces and private swimming pools.

2 x 2-bedroom Villas for 2 - 5 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Anatolika Cottage

 - Near Preveli, The Western South Coast

Standing in its own grounds just a short walk from an unspoilt beach, this simple but charming cottage is perfect for escapists.

2-bedroom Cottage for 2 - 4 people; SC; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Epavlis Suites

 - Agios Myronas, The Heraklion Area

A truly unique rural retreat, comprising just four opulent suites in an idyllic setting.

Boutique Hotel with 4 suites; BB; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Hotel Villa Kerasia

 - Venerato, The Heraklion Area

Just a short drive south of Heraklion, this old country house has been beautifully renovated and converted into a small hotel of considerable charm.

Rural boutique hotel with 8 rooms; BB; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Villas Eleftheria, Kalithea & Irini

 - Pendamodi, The Heraklion Area

Blessed with glorious views across unspoilt countryside, these three detached villas offer comfortable family accommodation, private swimming pools and a convenient setting for exploring Crete's key attractions.

3 villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2 - 8 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included; Horseriding nearby

Kouremenos Villas

 - Palekastro, The Far East

Set on the hillside behind Kouremenos Beach, with splendid views down to the coast, these recently renovated apartments are popular for their scenic setting and their warm personal welcome.

5 Apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms for 2 - 5 people; SC; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Platani Villas

 - Near Sitia, The Far East

Situated just a five-minute drive west of Sitia, these newly built villas each have their own pool, making them as suitable for complete relaxation as for exploring the island's unspoilt east from a comfortable base.

12 Villas with 1 or 2 bedrooms for 2 - 5 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Villa Filitsa Apartments

 - Kefalas, Chania and the North-West

Set in the verdant Apokoronas region, these stylish suites - converted from an 18th-century residence - are well placed for walkers, nature-lovers and relaxation-seekers.

4 suites/apartments for 2 - 4 people; SC; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Villa Elizabeth

 - Kefalas, Chania and the North-West

Beautifully designed to reflect the Ottoman architecture of the village, Villa Elisabeth is a stylish and comfortable holiday home in an attractive village setting.

2-bedroom Villa for 2 - 5 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Villa Verekinthos

 - Gerolakos near Chania, Chania and the North-West

Set in the foothills of the White Mountains, this splendid property consists of three separate buildings, making it ideal for groups of friends travelling together.

3-bedroom Villa for 3 - 6 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

The Canary Islands

Finca Romera

 - El Rincon, near Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

Boasting a good-size pool and lovely ocean views, these three apartments are tucked away amidst banana plantations just outside Puerto de la Cruz

3 apartments for 2-3 people; SC; Outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included

Casita del Barranco

 - El Rincon, near Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

Peacefully situated amidst farmland with glorious ocean views, this charming cottage offers comfortable accommodation, a good degree of privacy and easy access by car to Puerto de la Cruz

2-bedroom Cottage for 2-4 people; SC; Car hire included

Finca Torre del Socorro

 - Playa del Socorro, Tenerife

Perched on a steep hillside, these four cottages offer charming accommodation and boast extensive views along the north coast.

Four cottages with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2-6 people; SC; Car hire included

Casa Doña Juana

 - Playa del Socorro, Tenerife

The pretty cottage stands in wonderfully lush grounds just above the black volcanic beach of Socorro and offers simple but charming accommodation

1-bedroom Apartment for 2 people; SC; Car hire included

Casa Pedro

 - Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife

Divided into two family-sized apartments and a detached studio, this peacefully situated property has been furnished and decorated to a high standard.

Detached studio for 2 people and two semi-detached apartments for 2-4 people; SC; Car hire included

Finca La Sorriba

 - La Guancha, Tenerife

Standing in a quiet and scenic residential area, yet less than 1 km from three restaurants, these two detached houses offer comfortable accommodation and share a small swimming pool

Two detached houses with two bedrooms for 2-4 people; SC; Free-standing outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included

Hotel Rural El Patio

 - El Guincho, near Garachico, Tenerife

Combining classic Canarian style with contemporary comforts, this charming country house hotel stands in the grounds of a vast banana plantation roughly halfway between the traditional towns of Icod de los Vinos and Garachico.

Rural Hotel with 18 rooms; BB; Heatable outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included; Tennis Court

Finca Las Breveritas

 - Near Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife

This delightful cluster of three restored cottages (plus a newly built wooden cottage) is set in unspoilt countryside and boasts many personal touches, as well as a small swimming pool.

Four cottages for 2 people; SC; Heatable outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included

Casa Cho Juan

 - La Guancha, Tenerife

A beautifully restored village house divided into two self-contained dwellings with panoramic views down to the north coast.

Two-bedroom house for 2-4 people, plus one-bedroom apartment for 2 people; SC; Car hire included

Finca La Tanquera & Las Rosas

 - Los Realejos, Tenerife

Ideally situated for walkers and nature lovers, this cluster of cottage-style apartments offers accommodation of an excellent standard and added leisure facilities not usually found in rural self-catering properties

Eight rural studios and apartments with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2-6 people; SC; Heatable outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included; Sauna, jacuzzi, small gym

Casa Doña Herminda

 - La Matanza, Tenerife

The ultimate rural hideaway for romantic couples on Tenerife: a wholly secluded, one-bedroom cottage with its own private swimming pool.

1-bedroom cottage for 2 people; SC; Small private swimming pool; Transfers included

Hotel Rural Costa Salada

 - Valle Guerra, Tenerife

Set right on the edge of the ocean within the grounds of a large flower plantations, this small and pretty decorated rural hotel is an immensely tranquil retreat.

Rural Hotel with 12 rooms; BB; Outdoor seawater swimming pool; Car hire included; Sauna, Jacuzzi

Finca La Deseada

 - Tacoronte, Tenerife

A charmingly restored cottage, with a adjacent but self-contained studio, set on the unspoilt Anaga peninsula yet within reasonable driving distance of the island capital, Santa Cruz.

2-bedroom Cottage for 2-4 people plus Studio for 2 people; SC; Car hire included

Finca Las Dulces

 - Guia de Isora, Tenerife

Two semi-detached cottages sharing a pool in a rural hillside setting approximately 5 km from the coast, and within half-an-hour's drive of the beach resorts of southern Tenerife

2 x two-bedroom Cottages for 2-4 people; SC; Small heatable swimming pool; Car hire included

Hotel Rural El Nogal

 - La Escalona, Tenerife

This restored and sympathetically extended country house hotel stands some 900 metres above sea level, making it well placed for exploring some of Tenerife's magnificent mountain scenery.

3-star Rural Hotel with 42 rooms; BB or HB; Heatable outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included; Spa centre with heated indoor pool (local charges apply)

Finca Vista Bonita

 - San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife

Offering quality self-catering accommodation in a peaceful hillside setting between the seaside town of El Médano and the mountains of the National Park, these charming apartments also boast a small indoor swimming pool.

17 Apartments with one or two bedrooms for 2-5 people; SC; Heated indoor swimming pool; Car hire included

Casas Alberto

 - San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife

A charming cluster of prettily decorated cottages in a small hillside hamlet, well-placed for walkers but also within half-an-hour's drive from the beach at El Médano.

Six cottages with one or two bedrooms for 2-4 people; SC; Small plunge pool; Car hire included

Casa Anastasio

 - Near Mazo, La Palma

This restored cottage stands in a residential area a short drive from the island capital and offers accommodation full of traditional charm, as well as its own small swimming pool

2-bedroom Villa for 2-4 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Car hire included

Casa Los Draguitos

 - Near Mazo, La Palma

This homely, family-sized villa is full of traditional character and boasts a private swimming pool.

3-bedroom Villa for 2-5 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Car hire included

Casitas Villa Fuencaliente

 - Los Canarios (Fuencaliente), La Palma

This cluster of prettily furnished terraced cottages overlooks the volcano of San Antonio and benefits from a covered swimming pool

9 x 1-bedroom Cottages for 2 people; SC; Indoor swimming pool; Car hire included

El Paso Suite Hotel and Villas

 - Alajeró, La Gomera

This small hotel offers high quality accommodation with a good degree of privacy in an unspoilt rural setting, as well as two separate houses sharing the hotel's facilities.

4-Star Hotel with 29 suites, plus 2 detached two-bedroom cottages for 2-4 people; SC, BB or HB; Outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included; Sauna, Gym, Mountain bike hire (payable locally)

Casas Juana, Maria and Carmen

 - Alajeró, La Gomera

This traditional farmstead converted into three separate holiday homes enjoys a rural hillside setting between the south coast village of Playa Santiago and the Garajonnay National Park.

3 x 2-bedroom Houses for 2-4 people; SC; Car hire included

Jardín de las Hayas

 - Las Hayas near Arure, La Gomera

Situated just outside the boundaries of the National Park at an altitude of 1000 metres, these rural cottages are ideal for keen walkers and those looking to get away from it all.

Six restored village houses for 2-6 people; SC; Car hire included

Casas Los Dávila

 - Lepe near Hermigua, La Gomera

Set in a tiny north-coast hamlet, these traditional cottages provide a romantic base for those looking to get away from it all.

2 x 1-bedroom Cottages for 2-3 people; SC; Car hire included

Hotel Rural Ibo Alfaro

 - Hermigua, La Gomera

Offering comfortable accommodation full of traditional charm and a warm personal welcome, this small country house hotel stands in an ideal location for walkers and relaxation seekers.

Rural Hotel with 17 rooms; BB; Car hire included

Casitas Vista Salinas

 - Near El Golfo, Lanzarote

Converted from a 150-year old finca, these four very well-appointed apartments enjoy a rural locations within easy driving distance of some of the island's best beaches.

4 x 1-bedroom Apartments for 2 people; SC; Solar-heated outdoor swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included

Casa Teiga

 - Tahiche, Lanzarote

Designed in distinctive Lanzarotean style, this finca comprises three independent dwellings full of individual touches, set around a shared swimming pool in a landscaped lava-stone garden.

Two 3-bedroom houses for 2-6 people and a 1-bedroom house for 2 people; SC; Outdoor swimming pool; Car hire included

Casa Tuneras & Casa Banana

 - Teguise, Lanzarote

Situated within walking distance of the picturesque former island capital Teguise, these two highly individualistic houses will suit travellers seeking privacy, relaxation and local character.

1-bedroom house for 2 people (Tuneras); 2-bedroom house for 2-4 people (Banana); SC; Car hire included

Finca La Crucita

 - Haría, Lanzarote

Situated in one of Lanzarote's greenest and prettiest villages, these comfortable and spacious houses are ideal for those seeking a peaceful rural setting within walking distance of a few authentic local restaurants.

Seven houses with 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2-6 people; SC; Plunge pool; Car hire included