The Lake District
This lakeside farmhouse has literary cachet: Arthur Ransome used it as the model for Holly Howe Farm in Swallows and Amazons. Parts of the house date back…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Antibes
Just 150m inland from Plage de la Salis and 2km south of the old town towards Cap d'Antibes, this pretty little hideaway makes a cosy base. Hot pinks,…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Designed for minimum impact on its fragile environment, the rooms adjoining Aux 500 Diables Restaurant are fresh and contemporary. Some feel economic in…
Liverpool
You don't have to be a fan to stay here, but it helps: unquestionably luxurious, the 110 ultramodern rooms are decorated with specially commissioned…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Footsteps from delightful place du Marché Ste-Catherine, this is a solid midrange hotel with comfortable (if smallish) minibar-equipped rooms. Soft…
South Cornwall
This Victorian house is handy for town, and refurbishment has brightened up the rooms with cheery sea-blue colour schemes. Some have skylights, others…
The Ardennes
There is simply no better view of La Roche than the exceptional panorama that's all yours from the private balconies of this chalet-style B&B, which has…
Latin Quarter
If you had just escaped from the Château d'If and picked up a shipload of Italian treasure on the way home, perhaps the Monte Cristo is what your Paris…
The Midlands
This tastefully restored former 18th-century rectory on Banagher Hill has five comfortable rooms with period furniture, old prints and antiques. Charlotte…
South Cornwall
Long the choice for sojourning celebs and film stars, Olga Polizzi's ritzy St Mawes establishment is still the queen of the castle in St Mawes. Chilled…
South Cornwall
In a prime position on the East Looe hillside, this elegant manor house is a cut above the bargain-basement B&Bs you'll find around the rest of Looe…
Orkney
These spacious, well-presented flats behind a shop offer decent comfort and a proper kitchen, including an oven plus a washing machine. Kelpie has one…
The Lake District
A tiny hideaway in Seatoller that feels like a Beatrix Potter burrow. The 300-year-old house is tucked beneath Honister Pass and all the rooms are named…
Marseille
This snappy boutique hostel kisses dodgy bunks and hospital-like decor goodbye. Here it’s ‘hello’ to vintage posters, a designer chrome kitchen,…
The Lake District
Halfway between a posh B&B and a midrange mini-hotel, this place makes a good Ambleside base. The rooms are all about clean lines, stark walls and zero…
Antwerp
Advertising agency Yellow Submarine takes its job so seriously that they give their clients' products a real workout by furnishing three B&B rooms with…
Bristol
Very well positioned for the main shopping streets, nightlife and theatre in Bristol, this hotel's side-street location is its biggest selling point. The…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Hillcrest is a traditional little B&B, tucked away from town on the road up to Plas Newydd. It's a simple but homey place that gets consistently good…
Dorset
Gorgeous, elegant and full of fancy touches, the supremely stylish makeover of this old inn sees vast rooms sporting brass bedsteads, sweet armchairs and…
Luxembourg
This well-equipped campground is 600m north of the Beaufort's centre. Tipis and chalets sleep two to eight people; the latter have en-suite bathrooms and…
Plymouth
One of a string of B&Bs along Grand Pde, this cute little town house makes a cosy Plymouth base. Decorative driftwood and shells lend this relaxed B&B a…
Sagres
Airy apartments with blonde-wood finishes and stylish furnishings at this small, condo-like complex sleep up to four people. All have balconies and some…
Orkney
This clean, bright, modern hostel has an enviable location, around 15 minutes’ walk from Moaness Pier, at the base of the rugged Cuilags. Rooms are all en…
Setúbal
It's not quite glamping but it's a step up from roughing it as well. Astrolodge features a dozen or so tented camps with comfy beds; excellent bathrooms …
South Cornwall
The stone facade, sash windows and porticoed porch of this fine old manor make an arresting first impression. Rooms feel a bit plain in comparison, but…
The Pyrenees
For the money, this is one of the best-value lodging options in the historic centre. Rooms are a mix of cheery yellow sponge-painting and exposed stone…
Exmoor National Park
For a dollop of age-old Exmoor try the Crown. Here hunting prints and stags' heads preside over leather armchairs, while luxury toiletries and masses of…
Toulouse, Gers & Vallée du Tarn
This haven of peace and tranquillity set in a converted farmhouse is situated in glorious countryside 2.5km east of town. There are 19 immaculate rooms,…
Uzès
This old-style hotel is a trip back in time: the nine rooms of varying size are a mix of wonky floors, sloping ceilings, antique dressers and exposed…
Carcassonne
This is the area's most welcoming hotel, yet its prices are reasonable for the luxury and amenities it offers. The 12 rooms are smart and snazzy (think…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Steps from Gare du Nord, St Christopher's is a modern backpacker hostel with six light-filled floors and 580 beds. Dorms (including women-only dorms)…
Troyes
This stout red-brick villa has a boutiquey flavour in its individually designed rooms, some with ornamental fireplaces and canopy beds. Family heirlooms,…
The Pyrenees
This affordable hotel in Mirepoix has clean and simple rooms with big windows, just a short stroll to the village centre. Though the design is fairly…
Aliados & Bolhão
Set in a restored art deco building (and former cinema) on central Praça da Batalha, this place offers a dash of style at low prices. Rooms are slick and…
South Cornwall
Up the creek from Fowey in Golant (about 5 miles by road), this small hotel has a superb riverside location, and many of its rooms have water-view…
Côte d'Azur
Have breakfast beneath a fig tree at this lovely chambre d’hôte, housed in a 19th-century bastide (country house). The rustic restaurant (menu including…
Bath
Split across an Italianate mansion and modern annexes, this impressive hostel is a steep climb (or a short hop on bus U1) from the city. The listed…
Plymouth
This modern, well-kept guesthouse is ideal if you're arriving in Plymouth by train – it's just a five-minute walk from the train station. Rooms are quite…
The Beiras
A huge white complex 10 minutes' walk from the Portas d'El Rei, this cavernous four-star has modern, Nordic-style rooms with blonde wood and plenty of…
Mértola
Across the river from Mértola in Além Rio, this delightful guesthouse offers sweeping views of the village and the castle rising above it. The rooms have…
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