From world’s ‘roughest wilderness hotel’ to a cosy Cotswolds hideaway: 10 adventure stays in Europe

These retreats are the perfect base for an active break exploring Europe’s great outdoors

Bringing smaller explorers with you? Sonnwies is a family-friendly hotel in the heart of the sun-lit mountainscapes of the Italian Dolomites and near the pretty village of Luson in South Tirol. Here it’s all about adventures – explore the scenic heights on foot or you can ski straight from the hotel during winter months. This gem will make all ages of adventurer happy with mountain bikes, e-bikes and trail maps to borrow, as well as an on-site organic farm, a pony paddock and a beginner-friendly ski slope.
Family rooms (sleeping four) £380 a night; sonnwies.com