Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Run by traditional caravan-maker Pascal and his wife Pascaline, this unique place has a trio of romantically furnished 1920s to 1950s gypsy caravans amid…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Antwerp
This giant, tailor-made HI hostel is hard to beat for its location on a quiet if unshaded square in the Fashion District.
County Mayo
Open fires take the chill out of the air at this modern hotel, where more than 100 rooms and suites each feature plush classic furnishings and styles…
Silves
Set amid 6 hectares of orange groves, with views over the rolling hills from the terrace, this restored farmhouse has six partially antique-furnished…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
This bright, private hostel in Belleville has panache. Dorms sleeping four to eight are decorated with patterned wallpaper, bold colours and contemporary…
Lyon
This vintage hotel tempts with soundproofed rooms done up in brilliant reds, lovingly restored with period furniture, mouldings and wallpaper. Options…
Paris
There's no sign outside and no reception, but these nine stylishly-furnished apartments sleep two to six people. Housed in a beautiful Haussmannian…
North London
This lovely boutique hotel in a Georgian terrace house overlooking leafy Argyle Sq feels almost as if it had been dropped into the countryside yet it's…
Manchester
This recently refurbished Grade II–listed Edwardian hotel is a sumptuous business hotel that trades on its heritage as the hotel favoured by royalty and…
Wallonia
Contemporary colour and humorous twists bring life to this grand 19th-century castle-hotel set in 42 hectares of parkland. It's a spectacular sight, with…
Exmoor National Park
A pair of third-generation hoteliers are breathing fresh life into the Bath Hotel, a feature of the town since Victorian days. To a stylish cocktail bar…
The Ardennes
Perched on a high ridge, this well-run HI hostel has breathtaking views over Bouillon's castle, the river and town from its terrace and breakfast room. If…
Antwerp
Behind the facade of connected 16th-century mansions, this highly distinctive design hotel wraps itself around a courtyard garden, offering 10 guest rooms…
The Ardennes
From the outside this hotel looks like a 1960s ski lodge, but the interior surprises with its attractive mix of russets and browns, art prints and the odd…
Brighton & Hove
Around a kilometre east of Brighton Pier along the seafront, this environmentally friendly B&B is spread between two elegant town houses. Paskins prides…
Portugal
Friendly half-English Suzanna oversees this six-room working farm complete with horses, ducks, dogs and cats. It feels like the countryside yet is steps…
Lyon
It's worth braving the four-storey climb to these two historic, self-catering apartments, right in the heart of Vieux Lyon. The south-facing unit boasts…
Antwerp
Following a complete rework, this little hotel has been relaunched with 10 comfortable, boutique-quality rooms above a dining room/reception that feels…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel, Blakes oozes panache. Each of its 45 guest rooms is elegantly…
Bordeaux
You'd expect to find a sumptuous 18th-century château with a conifer-flanked courtyard and stable house in the countryside, but this stunning maison d…
Paris
Luxury place de la Madeleine caterer Fauchon has opened its own lavish 54-room hotel, with public areas accented in the company's signature fuchsia-pink…
Notting Hill & West London
The black-and-white foyer of the Anouska Hempel–designed La Suite West – bare walls, a minimalist slit of a fireplace, a stark white-marble reception desk…
Toulouse, Gers & Vallée du Tarn
This cathedral-facing hotel with a glamorous exterior is convenient and central, with 29 rooms that come in three categories. The attached restaurants,…
Southern Highlands & Islands
In Dunoon you'll certainly want to be on the long, pretty waterfront promenade, and this spot fits the bill. It's in a quieter area, just over a mile from…
Notting Hill & West London
The very tidy 40-room Garden Court is a reliable choice for its price and location. The decor is simple, with decorative wallpaper and basic furniture…
Glasgow
Offering urban comfort without frills, Point A concentrates on doing the basics well, offering very comfortable beds and reliable showers in minimalist,…
The Luberon
Hunkered at the bottom of the valley 2.5km below Buoux, surrounded by sheer cliffs, this lovely old inn feels remarkably secluded. It offers simple, TV…
Nazaré
This renovated house has modern, pine and white interiors. It offers five airy doubles and two dorms, most with shared bathrooms. The communal kitchen and…
Paris
On the Bois de Boulogne's western edge by the banks of the Seine, this year-round campground has 410 sites for tents and campervans, along with kitchen…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Set in a large 200-year-old mansion 1.5 miles east of the town centre, this superior 134-bed hostel attracts travellers of all ages. Of its 32 rooms and…
Notting Hill & West London
Ideal for those seeking peace and a sedate tempo, this charming B&B is run from a typical Victorian family home. Everything is in its right place. It's…
Antibes
It's rare to find contemporary chic decor and a warm, professional welcome next to a city bus station, but La Place does it awfully well. Its 14 rooms are…
Notting Hill & West London
In a splendidly leafy area of the city, this set of 14 apartments offers very elegant and classically attired flats, with one- and two-bed apartments and…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
The Pic family's truffle-coloured, 1889-established inn has ultra-chic rooms mixing antique, contemporary and cutting-edge design. It is often fully…
Nice
Generations of travellers have passed through Jean-Marie’s rambling 3rd-floor apartment, where all the rooms have been decorated with potted plants and…
Amsterdam
Named after the famed Dutch poet Joost van den Vondel (as is the nearby park), this stylish hotel's smart rooms have lots of designer flourishes, from…
The Lake District
If you didn't know this was a hostel, you'd think it was a grand country hotel: vast, Victorian and set in private grounds with its own arboretum. Big…
Auvergne
This converted 15th-century mill, 6km south of Langeac by the meandering Fioule River, offers tasteful chalet-style rooms that gaze towards basalt cliffs…
The Ardennes
Handily close to Verviers-Central train station, this attractive little 1896 brasserie has nine inexpensive but tidily renovated rooms with coffee…
The Luberon
Surrounded by vineyards, lavender fields and cherry orchards, on a vast 7-hectare property outside St-Saturnin-lès-Apt, this farmhouse B&B offers a choice…
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