Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Hotel Quatorze

    Colmar

    Bringing new-wave design to the heart of the old town, Hotel Quatorze occupies a lovingly transformed pharmacy dating from 1830. The 15 rooms and suites…

  • Hay Stables

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Three modern en-suite rooms in peaceful creamy tones await you at this friendly, central guesthouse. There's a common area for guests to mingle and a…

  • Oporto Loft

    Miragaia

    Housed in a lovingly converted 19th-century townhouse, this chic little B&B has a boutique feel and is conveniently placed for exploring the Jardins do…

  • Pergola House

    Cascais

    An oasis of calm with a lush garden and bougainvillea-draped facade, this century-old manor is a family heirloom. A marble staircase sweeps up to 12…

  • La Guérinière

    The Dordogne

    Surrounded by 6 hectares of grounds in the valley 4km south of Domme along the D46, this family-friendly B&B’s rooms are all named after flowers: our…

  • Sue's B&B

    The Channel Islands

    Run by knowledgeable locals Sue and George, this homely B&B sits around halfway between The Avenue and Little Sark. The rooms are bright and spotless,…

  • Auberge de la Commanderie

    St-Émilion

    New life has been breathed into this soulful two-star hotel since the De Boüard de Laforest family – owners of nearby Château Angélus – acquired it in…

  • Eth Béryè Petit

    Lourdes

    Twelve kilometres south of Lourdes, this 17th-century farmhouse offers country charm and knockout mountain views. There are three rooms: the most spacious…

  • Tontine Hotel

    Greater Glasgow

    This noble hotel in the nicest part of Greenock has appealing recently refurbished rooms that provide comfort without taking away from the building's…

  • Townhouse

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Some of the dozen rooms at this exquisite hotel have free-standing claw-foot bathtubs, and all have luxurious bedding and Temple Spa toiletries. The…

  • La Villa du Coteau

    Alsace

    This cute B&B sits a five-minute walk north of the centre. The spacious, wood-floored rooms are attractively beamed, and the pick of them have fine old…

  • Parc-le-Breos House

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Set in its own private estate north of the main road, Parc-le-Breos offers 16 en-suite rooms in a Gothic Victorian hunting lodge. The majestic lounge,…

  • Le Vieux Logis

    Wallonia

    Facing the château, with shutters and window-boxes on its stone facade, this atmospheric old place has lashings of antique furniture and wooden panelling,…

  • Cheval Three Quays

    London

    Right at the doorstep of the Tower of London, these 97 spacious, modern apartments available for short stays have all the comforts of home, including full…

  • Joke Hôtel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    No joke. This fabulous childhood-themed hotel is a serious contender for Paris' best-value, most fun address, where you can play 'scrabble' or spin the…

  • Hillcrest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    A noble stone building in a quiet part of town, this offers a genuine welcome and a lovely interior featuring high ceilings and huge windows. Spend extra…

  • Aster House

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    The trump cards of this Victorian townhouse in South Kensington are its location and the charming welcome of its hosts. The plant-filled Orangerie is an…

  • Priory Mill Farm

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    With a cobbled courtyard, an ancient mill building, free-range chickens and a lush camping meadow by the Honddu, this is pretty much camping heaven, all…

  • Grazing Goat

    The West End

    On an attractive little street lined with boutiques and cafes and a shopping bag's throw from Oxford St, this upmarket pub/restaurant has eight tasteful…

  • Old Rectory

    Belfast

    A lovely Victorian house with lots of original stained glass, this former rectory has spacious bedrooms, a comfortable drawing room, and fancy breakfasts …

  • La Villa 1901

    Nancy

    Taking a leaf out of the chic interiors book, this B&B combines art nouveau with contemporary design flourishes and boho flair to beautiful effect. The…

  • Berehaven Lodge

    Beara Peninsula

    This complex of cosy self-catering cottages occupies an enviable setting overlooking the sea 6km east of Castletownbere. Each 'lodge' has three bedrooms,…

  • Hayfield Manor

    Cork City

    Roll out the red carpet and pour yourself a sherry for you have arrived. Just 1.5km southwest of the city centre but with all the ambience of a country…

  • Sunset Destination Hostel

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This beautifully designed river-facing hostel is awash in antiquated art-deco swank. It has comfy dorm rooms with electronic lockers and a high-style…

  • Casa dos Caldeireiros

    Miragaia

    Wow, what a view! Snuggled down a backstreet and occupying a 17th-century town house, Casa dos Caldeireiros affords lofty vistas over Porto’s historic…

  • nhow

    Rotterdam

    The 248 rooms in this hotel (pronounced 'now') are as sleek and minimalist as the Rem Koolhaas tower in which they reside. The best are those in the …

  • 94DR

    Edinburgh

    This peaceful and elegant guesthouse is a sensitively restored Victorian town house with six individually designed bedrooms with views towards either…

  • Le Pavillon

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    It's difficult to picture a more darling place to bed down than Le Pavillon, where downlit rooms are laden with white faux-fur, heart-shaped cushions and…

  • Pipers' Tryst Hotel

    Glasgow

    The name is no tartan tourist trap; rather this intimate, cosy hotel in a noble building is actually run by the adjacent bagpiping centre, and profits go…

  • Butler Arms Hotel

    Ring of Kerry

    The castellated towers of the Butler Arms have dominated the north end of the village since 1884, and the hotel has provided accommodation for many famous…

  • 2 Cambridge Street

    Edinburgh

    This ground-floor apartment is closer to a curiosity shop than a B&B, filled with art installations and vintage finds – a line of old theatre seats is…

  • Hôtel Caron de Beaumarchais

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The attention to detail at this antique-filled, 19-room hotel is impressive. From the period card table set as if time stopped halfway through a game, to…

  • Palácio dos Melos

    Viseu

    This friendly, central hotel enjoys a remarkable location, in a renovated mansion built into the city walls. Its public areas are elegant with high…

  • Hotel du Musée Gare

    Alsace

    Sitting opposite the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes and very close to the train station, this lovingly restored townhouse outclasses most of Mulhouse’s…

  • Moor of Rannoch Restaurant & Rooms

    Highland Perthshire

    At the end of the road beside Rannoch train station, this is one of Scotland’s most isolated places (no internet, no TV, only fleeting mobile-phone…

  • Cosmos Hôtel

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Cheap, brilliant value and just footsteps from the nightlife of rue JPT, Cosmos is a shining star with retro style on the budget-hotel scene that, unlike…

  • Ayre’s Rock Hostel & Campsite

    Orkney

    This super-friendly spot by a beach 6 miles north of the Sanday ferry offers a cosy three-room hostel sleeping two or four in beds, and a sweet, grassy…

  • Chambre d'Hôtes Pouquette

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    Surrounded by undulating peaks, Pouquette makes for a fabulous base while exploring the Vallée d'Aspe. Its five pleasantly furnished rooms are painted in…

  • Titanic Liverpool

    Liverpool

    The preferred choice of visiting football teams is this fabulous warehouse conversion on Stanley Dock, now a huge hotel with massive rooms decorated in…

  • Le Clos Saint Vincent

    Alsace

    Gasp you might as you crest the hill and gaze out across the vines and the wooded peaks of the Vosges near this elegant guesthouse. The sound is silence…

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