Stirling
Set in a lovingly restored 19th-century town house just a short walk from the train station, Friars Wynd offers eight bedrooms of varying size, many with…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Montpellier
A cross between a palatial B&B and a boutique hotel, this splendid 18th-century house with nine rooms has been given the full designer overhaul: original…
Cardiff
Professionally run by a helpful young brother-and-sister team, River House has a well-equipped kitchen, a laundry, a small garden and a cosy TV lounge,…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Arranged in a horseshoe around a central courtyard, this handsome set of late-Georgian farm buildings has been converted into seven guest suites, each…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Large bedrooms at this exquisite 40-room property are furnished in a modern interpretation of the Arts and Crafts style and have stunning bathrooms…
Rye
Situated on Mermaid St, this 17th-century town house once belonged to US poet Conrad Aitken. The 11 rooms are named after writers who stayed here. The…
Côte d'Azur
This vibrantly colourful place two blocks in from the Med puts Juan-les-Pins' staider beach hotels to shame. Each of the 14 rooms has its own theme, with…
Aix-en-Provence
It's best to connect by phone to this intimate B&B on a backstreet in Vieil Aix. The creation of born-and-bred Aixois lad Luc, the breakfast room re…
The Lake District
Named after a classic travel novel about a fictional mountain in the Himalayas, this B&B zings with imagination. Its rooms are themed after places and…
Wiltshire
Every inch of this gorgeous, 15th-century restaurant-with-rooms is rich in heritage pizazz. Burnished beams, slanting floors and open fires meet duck-down…
Burgundy
Smack-dab in the old city in a 15th-century townhouse, this colourful, spotless B&B has five spacious, light-filled rooms, including one with fine views…
Derry (Londonderry)
This historic, Georgian-style townhouse is a gem of a B&B. It has an elegant lounge and dining room with marble fireplaces and antique furniture, TV,…
Arcachon
In the heart of Arcachon's stylish 1860s Ville d'Hiver district, this 12-room boutique hotel seduces with a trio of garden-clad houses a 10-minute walk…
Cannes
This traditional Provençal townhouse with buttermilk walls, lavender-blue shutters and a palm-lined entryway disguises a minimalist-chic interior. Almost…
York
Set back from the road in a huddle of old red-brick buildings that once formed a factory, the Lawrance is an excellent find: super-swish serviced…
Torquay
'We banished magnolia,' says the owner proudly. And how: the playful bedrooms here team zebra print with acid yellow, or burgundy with peacock blue. Pop…
The Minho
Worth a splurge, this nouveau-romantic boutique hideaway in the village of Gemieira (6.5km east of Ponte de Lima) is all about casual and cosy chic. It…
Grasse
Hidden in the hills 10km east of Grasse, this village retreat began as a restaurant (now Michelin-starred) and has since expanded with a second bistro and…
Leeds
This grand Edwardian office building has been converted into 63 luxury serviced apartments, ranging from two-person studios to a two-bedroom penthouse (…
Torquay
In a dreamy spot beside Babbacombe's sands, this heritage hotel has more than a hint of a New England beach retreat. Bright, light-filled rooms with candy…
Inverness
Lots of rave reviews for this elegant Victorian villa, which was once home to a bishop, just a mitre's-toss from the Caledonian Canal and 10 minutes’ walk…
The Minho
Six rooms hide above a charming old grocery store in a perfect town-centre location. Each comes with a theme (from green tea to chocolate), as well as…
Edinburgh
Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guesthouse category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel. Its…
Aberdeen
This popular pub has seven appealing, comfortable guest bedrooms upstairs, done out in dark wood with burgundy bedspreads. There's live music in the pub…
French Basque Country
Baya is one of the few hotels smack on the oceanfront in the Landes region. From the ocean-facing rooms, you'll practically feel the waves crash into one…
The Midlands
Based in an 1810 malt storehouse once used by Guinness, this guesthouse has a serene location by the River Camcor near the castle. The large, pine…
South Cornwall
There's a cottage to suit pretty much every need at this place near Saint Austell, from modern eco-bungalows to traditional stone farmhouses, all with a…
Cork City
This modern riverside hotel brings a touch of luxury to the city centre. It has gorgeous public areas with huge sofas, a designer fireplace, a stunning…
Central Highlands
This converted croft house and lodge in the island’s northwest is Eigg’s most luxurious accommodation. Rooms are fitted with beautiful, locally made, …
Carvoeiro
Right on the beach, this guesthouse is gleamingly maintained. Most of the 12 rooms with colourful, contemporary striped bed linens have a terrace or…
Stirling
Though close to the centre of town, Victoria Sq is a quiet oasis of elegant Victorian buildings surrounding a verdant park. This luxury guesthouse’s huge…
Dumfries & Galloway
What a haven of hospitality this is. Rooms look great with a stylish purply finish and slate-floored bathrooms. Wood furnishings and views over the back…
Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel
Northeast England
Founded by William the Conqueror's cousin Robert de Umfraville in 1086 and set in almost 13 hectares of grounds, this story-book castle has 17 classically…
Belfast
A former bank building houses an opulent 131-room hotel, full of contemporary local art and designer touches. Rooms in the original building have a…
Aix-en-Provence
Baroque and beautiful, this fabulous villa was built as a private residence in the 18th century and still feels marvellously opulent. Rooms are more like…
Troyes
Michelle and Bruno are your kindly hosts at this boutique-flavoured guesthouse, a tasteful melange of 19th-century features and furnishings and chic…
Normandy
The building itself is nothing special at this nine-room place in Port Racine (reputed to be the smallest port in the country), but the astonishing sea…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
This former gentleman's club for mill owners in the scenic village of Burnsall has a very contemporary feel and spacious rooms, many with beautiful valley…
County Mayo
With a turret at each end and a long glass-fronted veranda in between, Stella Maris is a charismatic sight. Dating from 1853, it was originally a British…
Bastia
The only hotel within Bastia's hilltop citadel is a stylish contemporary gem. Tiers of peaceful, spacious rooms and suites drop down the seaward slope,…
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