Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • La Villa Roassieux

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    You wouldn't expect to find such a gem of a B&B in a neighbourhood that's known for its rows of charmless buildings. Occupying a manor dating from 1900,…

  • Surfers Lodge

    Peniche

    This hip spot is all about the design. And experience. Given its apparent target (surfers who are riding a money wave, and are happy to spend it), it…

  • Tom's Eco Lodge

    Isle of Wight

    Eco pods, log cabins, safari tents – the full gamut of comfy camping options sit happily on this spacious, sea-view site. They're beautifully decked out…

  • Lost Caparica Surf House

    Setúbal Peninsula

    Your charming and stylish host Filipa has turned this former architect's home into an upscale surfers' crash pad. Her keen eye for vintage design ensures…

  • London Edition

    The West End

    Step into the lobby of the London Edition and you're greeted by a stunning combination of old and new – from the stucco ceiling hangs an Ingo Maurer…

  • Collector

    Amsterdam

    This lovely B&B has two immaculate, spacious rooms with large windows, each furnished with its own museum-style display of clocks, wooden clogs and…

  • Jardin d'Hiver

    Lyon

    Chic and centrally located, this 3rd-floor B&B (no lift) has two spacious rooms replete with modern conveniences – one in understated purple and pistachio…

  • Roundwood House

    The Midlands

    Set in secluded woods, Roundwood has six bedrooms in its main building, a stately 18th-century Palladian villa, and another four rooms in the original,…

  • Moulin de la Strument

    The Ardennes

    Except in July and August, you'll need to visit on weekends to enjoy Roche's most charming hotel, in an old stone mill nestled beside a babbling stream…

  • Tudor Farmhouse

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Sleep in a chic, contemporary world of whites, creams and spiralling Tudor-era staircases, inside a beautifully updated farmhouse. Stylish rooms, most…

  • Lighthouse

    Isle of Wight

    This is the sea-view sleep spot of your dreams. A white, two-storey, clapboard lighthouse where the style is pure New England beach chic and the setting…

  • Carlingford House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    In the village centre, but set back from the road in manicured grounds, this stately 1844 manor house (once the local doctor's house) is especially…

  • Petersham

    Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court

    Neatly perched on sloping Richmond Hill leading across Petersham Meadows towards the Thames, the impressive four-star Petersham offers stunning Arcadian…

  • Sheedy's Hotel & Restaurant

    The Burren

    Stately 18th-century country house Sheedy's has 11 beautifully furnished rooms with checked fabrics and sage-coloured walls. The long front porch has…

  • Corcreggan Mill

    County Donegal

    As well as spotless double and family rooms (only some with private bathrooms) in the lovingly restored former mill-house, Corcreggan has sites for…

  • Casa Centrale

    Montpellier

    This urban oasis conveniently located near the train station and the historical centre is a great find. The three rooms are meticulously maintained, the…

  • Lime Tree Hotel

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Family run for over three decades, this beautiful 28-room Georgian townhouse hotel is all comfort, British design and understated elegance. Rooms are…

  • Exmoor White Horse

    Exmoor National Park

    Step through the door and find everything you could want from an Exmoor coaching inn: a friendly bar with a real fire, a local produce-packed restaurant …

  • Lough Eske Castle

    County Donegal

    Occupying vast woodland and garden grounds at the lake's south end, this imposing and restored 19th-century castle was razed by fire in 1939 and is now…

  • Hôtel Beau Séjour

    The Ardennes

    Though relatively simple, this 15-room family hotel is joyously located right in the heart of idyllically peaceful Frahan. Comfortable and cordial, it's…

  • McGrory's of Culdaff

    Inishowen Peninsula

    This landmark hotel and bar has 17 bright, modern rooms. Catch live music in the Backroom, which books international singer-songwriters and traditional…

  • Willowbeck Lodge

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    If staying in the city centre isn't important, then this palatial B&B is the top choice in the city. The four rooms are huge, contemporary and plush, with…

  • Titchwell Manor

    Norfolk

    Dreamy Titchwell Manor is a swish, oh-so-contemporary hotel set in a grand Victorian house. You'll find lovingly upcycled furniture and bold colours in…

  • Château de Creissels

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    In Creissels, 2km southwest of Millau on the D992, this castle's rooms are split between the 12th-century tower (parquet floors, fireplaces, oil paintings…

  • Mas de Calabrun

    Camargue

    From the striking equestrian sculpture in its front courtyard to the swish pool, stylish restaurant terrace and fabulous views of open Camargue…

  • Auberge du Château de Joux

    The Jura Mountains

    Ideally located for forays into Parc du Haut-Jura or Château de Joux, this enormously friendly guesthouse has tasteful, modern, monochrome rooms equipped…

  • Rose & Crown

    North London

    At the top of a street packed with great pubs, shops and cafes, this grand family-friendly boozer offers six beautifully decorated, contemporary rooms…

  • Old Dungeon Ghyll

    The Lake District

    Affectionately known as the ODG, this inn is awash with Lakeland heritage: many famous walkers have stayed here, including Prince Charles and mountaineer…

  • Red Lion

    Norfolk

    Coloured floor tiles, wooden banisters and stained glass signal this seafront inn's 18th-century heritage; stylish, sea-themed rooms bring it right up to…

  • Lagos Atlantic Hotel

    Lagos

    Most of the spacious rooms at this pristine, stylish hotel, which opened in 2018, face south and open to balconies overlooking the pool. Family rooms have…

  • Hôtel du Palais

    Montpellier

    Superbly located near the Arc de Triomphe, this hotel offers a friendly welcome. It has small but beautifully furnished rooms (some with wrought-iron…

  • Hôtel St-Louis

    Marseille

    The stuccoed façade, wrought-iron balconies and 'mini-museum' of this charming hotel pay homage to its 19th-century origins. Each of the rooms is unique –…

  • Streamcombe Farm

    Exmoor National Park

    In this enchanting 18th-century farmhouse, stylish, rustic-chic bedrooms feature chimney breasts and reclaimed joists, and the only sounds are the sheep,…

  • Byrne's Inn

    County Clare

    Facing Main St out front and the rushing waters of the town's Cascades out back, this historic guesthouse has one of Ennistimon's most colourful facades,…

  • Bank House

    Norfolk

    There's so much to love here: a quayside setting, gently funky decor and luxury bathrooms all make this stylish Georgian town house pretty hard to turn…

  • Hôtel Albert 1er

    Toulouse

    The Albert's central location and eager-to-please staff are a winning combination. A palette of maroon and cream, with marble flourishes here and there,…

  • Margarida da Praça

    Viana do Castelo

    Down near the riverfront, this recently remodelled boutique inn offers plush rooms with three-star amenities in sober tones of grey, white and beige. The…

  • Hotel de Tabaksplant

    Utrecht Province

    Three historic buildings, including a pre-1623 tobacco merchant's house, have been combined to create a 25-room hotel with very obliging service and an…

  • Devlin

    Dublin

    Following the lead of its hip sister hotel the Dean, this Ranelagh outpost is an artsy spot in one of Dublin's fanciest boroughs. Though definitely on the…

  • La Maison de Marius

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    In Quézac, 17km east of Ste-Énimie, this cosy place is a proper home away from home. Owner Dany has individually decorated the countrified bedrooms with…

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