Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Secluded and relaxed, this 19th-century stone house sits in pretty, rambling gardens with views of the Wye Valley and Black Mountains. Only one of the…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Luxembourg
At the forest's edge, this well-run campground has tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a kids' playground. Its 240 pitches range over 10 different areas…
Amsterdam
Renovated in 2019, this is the most intimate of the Conscious Hotels group, and closest to the major Amsterdam museums. It has a lush garden terrace and…
Beaune
This character-laden, four-star establishment inside a 12th-century abbey oozes history, yet all 12 rooms have been luxuriously modernised. Some rooms…
Monchique
In Caldas de Monchique, Albergaria do Lageado is an attractive hotel with a red-sloped roof and a cosy ambience. It has simply furnished rooms and a small…
The Cairngorms
Better known as 'the Cairn', this long-established hotel is set in the fine old granite building with the pointy turret opposite the train station. It’s a…
Paris
Psychedelic zebra stripes give this 1970s-style fashionista an unusually playful personality, especially in a neighbourhood where sleeping choices tend…
The Midlands & the Marches
A Ledbury landmark, this black-and-white Tudor hotel built in 1564 looms over the main street. Of its 22 rooms, those in the oldest part of the building…
Oban
Simple, colourful, relaxed and casual, this hostel has plenty of atmosphere. Dorms are basic, with high ceilings and plenty of space; prices vary…
The Cotswolds
The three colour-themed rooms in this rambling 400-year-old house, vary in size, but they’re comfy, charming and delightfully unfussy, with Egyptian…
Braga
This swish modern guesthouse has four stunning suites featuring clean-lined contemporary decor, pine floors and a full range of top-of-the-line amenities…
York
This large red-brick terrace-house hotel sports a variety of options including family-friendly rooms sleeping up to five and self-catering apartments. The…
Peak District
There's a tale to go with every creak of the floorboards at this history-soaked establishment, supposedly the oldest hotel in England. Among other…
Bayeux
This modern and very elegant 28-room hotel concocts an appealing blend of minimalist colour schemes, top-quality fabrics and decor juxtaposing 18th- and…
Biarritz
What a beauty this mansion is: impressively detached, with a balcony and a park view from nearly every room (apart from the very cheapest, which overlook…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This discerning 20-room guest house lies in Santa Catarina's quieter back alleys. A lounge fireplace greets guests in winter while a smallish back…
The Midlands
Originally a coaching house dating from 1747, Dooly's has an inviting, homey feel and old-world charm with Georgian-style furnishings, a reliable…
Leiden
Dating from 1644, this boutique choice references the Golden Age in its decor, which features rich fabrics, antiques and art, but it also offers plenty of…
Oxford
A good-value hotel, in a grand Victorian villa half a mile from Jericho’s pubs and restaurants and 15 minutes’ walk north of central Oxford. Ten ‘feature’…
Coimbra
Right on the old town's 'back-breaking' stairs, this friendly, homely place makes a good central base. It's a bright, second-floor apartment with four…
Rye
This white windmill, sails still intact, houses perhaps Rye’s oddest digs. The shape of the building means room sizes vary, as do standards. The two…
Stirling
Offering excellent value and a genuine welcome, this fine choice is easily accessed by car. The spacious and appealing 'Campbell' room is the best of…
Yonne
Bordering a leafy park within easy walking distance of Auxerre's centre, this hostel is amazingly good value. It features three types of dorms (six-bed,…
Le Havre
A treat for architecture aficionados, this bright and very central hotel brings Auguste Perret’s mid-20th-century legacy alive. The rooms are authentic…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
In an unbeatable location in the heart of Le Marais, opposite landmark department store BHV, Duo occupies a 16th-century building and has been run by the…
Orléans
This cheerful 25-room establishment wins points for its friendly reception and central location. 'Superior' rooms are both more spacious and more modern…
Calais
Built in 1884, this stately townhouse has been elegantly furnished in a modern spirit, with generous public areas and a wisteria-draped walled garden…
Beara Peninsula
Just east of the centre, this grande dame of West Cork hotels has a long and distinguished history (since 1745), counting the British War Office, WM…
Aveiro
Some way back from the action, this large four-star sits at the eastern end of the main canal. Its cubelike exterior is shrouded in brise-soleil (sun…
Connemara
The emphasis in this swish modern hotel is on relaxation: a comfy bed in a serene guest room, in the library, in the large lounge overlooking a cove…
The Midlands & the Marches
Handy for the bus station, this imposing Victorian house dating from 1877 has six inviting rooms with high ceilings, big and bright windows, and some with…
Casa da Lagariça & Casa da Calçada
The Beiras
These cute stone cottages just below the old town make a fine base. The larger, Lagariça, sleeps up to eight people, with three double rooms and a lounge…
Paris
Some of the 19 rooms at this contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of the 14e have balconies and all have in-room coffee machines, muted colour…
Nantes
Rich gold, chocolate and beige palettes adorn compact rooms at this appealing 40-room hotel near the opera. If you don't fancy dragging your suitcase up a…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
A town-centre landmark, this huge red-brick hotel has comfortable rooms (some with four-poster beds) reached by a lift/elevator, and sociable public areas…
Bruges
This large-scale five-star hotel is imposingly tall with a Disneyesque turret. It partly occupies the Prinsenhof building, Bruges’ 15th-century royal…
The Cairngorms
The Glen Clova Hotel is a lovely old drover’s inn near the head of the glen, and a great place to get away from it all. As well as 18 comfortable, country…
St Ives
This three-storey villa on the main hill into town has been given a sensitive and stylish refit, from soothing grey paints to louvred window shutters,…
Dublin
A Victorian schoolhouse dating from 1861, this beautiful building has been successfully converted into an exquisite boutique hotel that is (ahem) ahead of…
Sintra
Lord Byron once stayed at this regal boutique hotel, built as such in 1764. It oozes charm with its lantern-lit, vaulted corridors and snug bar. Wooden…
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