Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
In São Romão, 4km from Seia, this is a gorgeous retreat, complete with walled garden and outdoor pool. The central manor house, dating to the 19th-century…
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Glasgow
This former church is a longtime favourite for its decadent decor and plush lines. Stylish rooms with mood lighting have a dark, brooding tone and opulent…
Outer Hebrides
These luxury self-catering cottages (sleeping two) were built to an award-winning architect's design using stone walls and a turf roof, with panoramic…
Arles
It's hard to believe this former priory is in central Arles, it is so peaceful and secluded. It's all too easy to relax here amongst the manicured gardens…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Opened in 2018, this gem of a place run by the Tarbouriech family occupies a former domaine viticole (wine estate) off Étang de Thau. Everything, from its…
Chamonix
Perched 2352m above sea level, the WWII-era Refuge du Lac Blanc is a wooden chalet famed for dazzling views of Mont Blanc and the eponymous White Lake…
Bruges
Very spacious and oozing good taste, this late-17th-century house has a gorgeous period salon decked out with antiques and sepia photos of the charming…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Live the St-Germain des Prés life at this hotel on a peaceful side street strolling distance from the area's churches, markets, literary cafes and the…
Albufeira
Just 8km west of Albufeira, yet a planet away in every respect, luxurious Vila Joya is right on the beachfront near Praia da Galé. Pool areas, lush green…
Bayonne
For something completely different, a stay on this péniche (houseboat) definitely fits the bill. There are just two rooms, each with roughly half the boat…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
This luxury B&B is a most welcoming establishment, offering four large, bright rooms with plenty of understated style, an atmospheric lounge stuffed with…
Alsace
You'll receive a heartfelt bienvenue at this pink-hued B&B on the southern fringes of town, which centres on an inner courtyard. Homely touches, warm…
Lille, Flanders & the Somme
This delightful B&B, in a brick mansion from 1920, has two atmospheric rooms with old wooden floors, antique furnishings and marble fireplaces. Evelyne…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
Set in a 17th-century house, this special option is chock-a-block with antiques and artwork. It has six elegantly furnished bedrooms, some with private…
Northwest England
Far fancier than anything else around, this stunning boutique guesthouse is all luxury and contemporary style. Everything exudes a discreet elegance, from…
Exeter
In the 1800s this was a prestigious gentleman's residence; now it's an impeccably run luxury sleep spot. Antiques and velvet furnishings cosy up to canary…
The Beiras
This hip hotel brings a dash of contemporary design to Monsanto's granite-grey centre. Occupying a renovated mansion, it has 10 spacious rooms, each a…
Reims
But a stone's throw from the cathedral, this historic home turned B&B is made all the homelier by hosts Marie Anne and Gérard. The quiet, countrified…
Corsica
The contemporary style and comfort of this wood-and-stone hotel, just 2.5km from Corte, are complemented by its setting on the banks of the Restonica,…
County Antrim
The Bushmills Inn is an old coaching inn dating to around 1608, complete with peat fires, gas lamps, a secret library and a round tower. The old part of…
Strasbourg
Once an ice factory and now Strasbourg’s hottest design hotel, this waterfront pile is quaint on the outside and ubercool on the inside. The sleek rooms,…
Dumfries & Galloway
Just off the central avenue on a charismatic narrow shopping street, this high-quality B&B occupies a historic cottage but has spacious modern rooms that…
Blois
This ivy-covered hotel, in a great location midway between the train station and the château, has friendly staff, a cosy piano-equipped salon and 29…
Corsica
Open year-round, and right in the heart of town, this well-equipped modern hotel is an excellent midrange option. Four of its rooms enjoy dreamy views of…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This impressive stone house – a former Georgian rectory, no less – sits amid gardens on wistfully monikered Love Lane. Its three luxurious B&B rooms are…
Alsace
A far cry from the anonymity of many of Mulhouse's hotels, this shuttered villa sits above the city's zoo and botanical gardens. It's a secluded spot to…
South Cornwall
The epitome of Fowey's upmarket trend, this exclusive quayside hotel is all natural fabrics, rattan chairs and tasteful monochrome tones, and the rooms…
Paris
Surrealism is the theme of this excellent-value hotel amid a cluster of top-choice dining addresses. A unique work of surrealist art decorates each of its…
Brussels
Anyone hankering for the days of interrailing should check in to the family-friendly Train Hostel, where you sleep in real old sleeper carriages, albeit…
Béziers
To do Béziers en luxe, nowhere tops this stately 19th-century mansion that has been converted into a boutique hotel with nine fabulously designed and…
Côte d'Azur
This fabulous 19th-century wine-producer’s mansion is for nature bods with a penchant for luxury. Sleep above the vines in a cabane perchée (tree house),…
Ribeira
This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira. Dating to 1829 – and in previous lives a stationer's…
Aveiro
Seemingly larger inside than out, this hotel is a stylish bolthole. Long corridors, floored with mosaic tiles and lined with poems and paintings, lead to…
Southern Highlands & Islands
The heart of Jura's community is this hotel, which is warmly welcoming and efficiently run. Rooms vary in size and shape, but all are renovated and…
Troyes
On a narrow medieval street in the heart of the old city, this hotel combines half-timbered charm with 24 contemporary rooms, a mini tropical hothouse, a…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
On the city centre's most elegant street, this beautiful Grade II–listed former bank has been adapted for contemporary needs, including triple glazing on…
Dijon
In the heart of old Dijon, this two-star hotel has tidy, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Rooms 5 and 6, in a 17th-century annexe just across the…
Chester
This award-winning, beautiful 1850 villa has everything you need for a memorable stay. Elegant bedrooms, a fabulous breakfast and welcoming, friendly…
Lille
Opened in 1913, this venerable establishment has 60 spacious rooms with high ceilings, all-marble bathrooms, gilded picture frames and a mix of inlaid…
Miragaia
This laid-back B&B has a central but tucked-away location. Decorated by local artists, each of the doubles has a theme and some have fine city views. Most…
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