Bolthole breaks mountain escapes

Destinations designed with your wellbeing in mind

You’re not doing it right if you don’t fall off,” yelled our wetsuit-clad instructor from across one of Austria’s clearest lakes. Still wary of tumbling off the paddleboard into the depths of Lake Fus

Staying in Europe’s longest hotel in the pretty mountain town of Szczyrk is a wonderful way to discover Poland’s food culture and unspoiled landscapes, says Helena Lang

Andy Wasley needed a dose of adventure to lift a lagging spirit. He found it in Merano, an Italian resort where mountains, castles and cuisine compete for attention on an Inghams walking holiday

Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee, South Tyrol, Italy ...

In a nutshell This all-villa hotel blends privacy with five-star hotel luxury and uninterrupted views of the Ionian Sea. What’s the vibe? Designed to feel like a home away from home rather than a hote