Built in the style of a Catalan village around the Fornells cove on a lovely stretch of the Costa Brava, this much-loved hotel ('well run, in a beautiful spot') was thought 'truly wonderful' by a regular Guide correspondent.

'A bargain in a delightful location': this pretty house is not far from the upmarket Residencia.

Near the sandy beaches of Mallorca's northern cape, this small luxury hotel stands quietly in landscaped gardens amid pine trees, in a busy resort.

On a pine-covered hillside overlooking Palma bay, this large holiday hotel, with mock-Moorish tower, is managed by its owners, Lorraine and Martin Xamena and their son Alejandro.

A 'most relaxing' small, hotel composed of two white villas in a residential area of this popular, 'if not particularly appealing', resort.

On the beach in an unspoilt small Costa Brava resort, the Farrarons family have run their hotel since 1935.

This listed belle époque villa was built in 1899 by a shipping magnate. It is in a residential area above this charming fishing village in northern Spain.

On a cobbled street near the seafront of this interesting little port in the lush north-west of Tenerife, this small designer hotel provides 'a charming blend of style, comfort, cosy ambience, and friendliness', according to a visitor.