Brussels
The hip design look here is all you’d expect from this Fashion District address, though the reception is just a desk attached to a revamped café. Most…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Kinsale
It's top-to-bottom grandeur at family-run Perryville, whether you're pulling up outside its imposing wrought iron–balconied facade or taking afternoon tea…
The Lake District
A pleasant little base in a lemon-yellow terraced house along a side road off the town's main street. All the rooms are decorated with great care: from…
Skye
The Slig, as it has been known to generations of climbers, is a near village in itself, encompassing a comfortable hotel, a microbrewery, self-catering…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
On the A4085, 5 miles north of Beddgelert at the trailhead for the Snowdon Ranger Path, this former inn has its own adjoining beach on the shore of Llyn…
Bath
This tall terrace has one of the best positions in Bath, literally steps from the centre. The seven rooms are jazzed up by modern floral motifs, striped…
Cascais
Set back behind the dunes of Praia do Guincho, 9km from Cascais, this pine-shaded site is one of the Lisbon area's finest. It has a new swimming pool,…
Lisbon
Set in landscaped gardens around a gorgeous pool, this diplomatic-quarter mansion offers 109 rooms, many with pleasant azulejo-ingrained grey-marble baths…
Metz
Part of a small French chain, Residhome has an excellent price-to-quality ratio and is two minutes’ walk from the train station. Light, roomy and done out…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Near Montmartre's surviving windmills and well placed for the bars and restaurants of Pigalle, wooden shutters and flower boxes frame the 50-room Hôtel…
The Burren
All four spotless, contemporary rooms come with sea views at this traditional-style stone cottage set on a working farm 1km south of Fanore. The owners…
County Donegal
The warm welcome and homemade scones on arrival at Ardeen House make you feel like you're coming home. Overlooking the river, it has five pleasingly…
County Mayo
In this well-run hostel a mini-cinema screens Cong's iconic The Quiet Man film every night. The four-bed dorms and doubles are simple but bright and…
Limerick City
'Boutique' might be overstating things a bit, but the rooms at this brisk, buzzing and centrally located hotel – with a decor of blond wood, caramels and…
Cumbria & the Lakes
Most of Ulverston's town-centre B&Bs are shabby, so it's worth travelling out to this rural farmhouse – especially if you can bag the self-contained barn…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Set down a narrow lane 3 miles west of Talgarth near the village of Llanfilo, this old stone farmhouse is the very picture of Welsh country comfort. There…
Exmoor National Park
You almost need a ladder to climb up to the high four-poster bed in the feature room at this exquisite old coaching inn. In medieval times, this was the…
The Minho
This sweeping 17th-century quinta (estate) nestled in a village just 10km from Arcos is owned by a sweet family who offer the charming, historic stone…
Skellig Ring
Established in the 1830s, this Victorian hotel has been given a modern makeover with 30 bright, uncluttered rooms (some with four-poster beds and many…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Originally a quarry manager's house, this no-frills hostel offers great views (from an admittedly scrappy hillside locale), a self-catering kitchen,…
Belfast
In a great location on a quiet side street just a few paces from the buzz of Botanic Ave, this guesthouse feels more like a boutique hotel with its clean…
Guimarães
Boasting a fantastic location in Guimarães' pedestrianised historic centre, this hostel features bright dorms and private rooms overlooking beautiful…
Brighton & Hove
The owners of Canterbury’s award-winning hostel have created equally commendable budget digs here in Brighton. There’s a real cafe vibe around reception,…
Toulouse
The thoughtfully furnished rooms in this hip hotel, set 2km northwest of central Toulouse, are a relaxing getaway from the city centre's din. Standard…
The Algarve
Within an impossible-to-miss emerald-green building, this family home has small, traditionally furnished rooms, each very different, some with a terrace…
Oxfordshire
Oozing contemporary chic, this handsome 17th-century town house – previously a sanatorium, a draper’s, and a butcher’s – offers stylish, comfortable rooms…
Dartmoor National Park
The sweet, knick-knack-packed rooms of this compact cottage are festooned with floral prints. But the best bit is the rushing River Tavy, which tumbles…
Champagne
The pick of the places to stay in Essoyes is this low-key hotel, whose sleekly modern rooms in muted colours have tea- and coffee-making facilities. In…
Latin Quarter
Fibre-optic lighting enhances the small rooms at this contemporary romantic sanctum. Rooms become more spacious as you move up the price scale; its One By…
Normandy
The spacious lobby is classic 1950s, with leather couches and lovely sea panoramas. Upstairs, the 14 rooms are pretty and simply furnished, with nautical…
Fort William
Friendly owners and comfortable accommodation make a great combination; add a good central location and you're all set. Choose from one of two family…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
An excellent deal, this lovely B&B has seven modern but cosy rooms with antique furniture and subtle lighting, themed around local Celtic history…
Odeceixe
Brilliantly located just 15m back from the beach, this pair of four-person apartments share a great roof terrace with a barbecue and cabana-shaded picnic…
Kirkwall
Right on the waterfront, this welcoming 200-year-old hotel with spruce, inviting, large-bedded rooms makes a great Kirkwall base. It's definitely worth…
Norfolk
The George may be an age-old English inn, but the style is all contemporary north-Norfolk chic. Sure-footed design sees bare floorboards and feature…
Northwest England
The Borough has nine beautifully appointed rooms – each with an Italian-marble wet-room bathroom for added luxury – spread over two floors of this elegant…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Just a stone skip from the beach, this renovated 19th-century house offers eight self-contained apartments with all the mod cons. The upper apartments…
The Algarve
Painted a bright buttercup yellow, this sound choice has 20 simple rooms in an excellent location behind the market. The best rooms, on the top floor,…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Rooms are clean, warm and homey at this midrange guesthouse, renovated in 2015. The hearty breakfast will set you up well for a day of mountain striding,…
Sagres
On the old plaza, the Mareta View brings sleek and classy attitude to Sagres, with 18 white- and aquamarine-hued rooms (eight of which have glorious sea…
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