Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Eagle Point Camping

    County Cork

    A superb campground with an enviable location on a pine-fringed promontory 6km north of Bantry. Most of the 125 sites have sea views, and there's direct…

  • Ryan's Hotel

    County Mayo

    From the earth-tone checked carpets to the sketches of fishing flies on the walls, Ryan's is every inch a Lough Corrib hotel. Add a genuinely warm welcome…

  • Hôtel L’Aréna

    Côte d'Azur

    One of Fréjus' fanciest options, a traditional family hotel bedecked in Provençal decor complete with garden, pool and upmarket restaurant. The duplexes…

  • Herriot's Guest House

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This petite guesthouse in an old stone building is in a great location close to the town waterfall, with six comfy en-suite bedrooms set above a coffee…

  • Hôtel Icône

    Paris

    From its sleek black lobby to its individually decorated rooms honouring film stars with portraits on the walls, the cinema-themed Icône makes a stylish…

  • Old Brewhouse

    The Cotswolds

    Set in a charming 17th-century townhouse just northeast of the centre, this lovely B&B has pretty pastel-painted rooms with cast-iron beds and country…

  • La Régence

    Normandy

    La Régence has 21 cosy, carpeted rooms, some with dashing harbour views, attractive public areas, and, on the ground floor, a well-regarded, formal French…

  • Hotel Atlantic

    Lourdes

    The exterior is as charming as a concrete brick, but inside this hotel offers decent-sized, plainly furnished rooms in peach and magnolia. Luxury they’re…

  • Kirklands Hotel

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    If you want to spend the night in Kinross you can't do better than the Kirklands, a small, friendly hotel and restaurant in the middle of town, with nine…

  • Chez Edèll

    The Dordogne

    Cosy up in this diminutive but welcoming guesthouse in the middle of Monpazier. Rooms have balconies with sweeping country views, and a refrigerator –…

  • Mas St-Joseph

    Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    This converted farmhouse sits atop a wooded hillside 14km north of Ganagobie. Wood beams and stone walls make the whitewashed rooms feel extra special,…

  • Highlands Hotel

    County Donegal

    The Highlands Hotel offers 27 bright, modern rooms with wooden floors and local art on the walls. The restaurant is a reliable option for comfort food…

  • Cluny Séjour

    Burgundy

    Half hostel and half hotel, this former Benedictine monastery is a winning budget option with its clean, bright two- to five-bed rooms, helpful staff and…

  • Brooklynn

    The Cairngorms

    This beautiful Victorian villa features original stained glass and wood panelling, and seven spacious, luxurious rooms (all doubles have en suites). The…

  • Hotel Boa Vista

    Foz do Douro

    A classic 19th-century seaside inn outside and a modern, if somewhat characterless, hotel inside, the Boa Vista sits at the mouth of the Douro, one block…

  • Botanical Backpackers

    Belfast

    This hostel, set in a quiet terraced house in the university area, has a kitchen and small backyard. Cheery yellow paint and a friendly crowd make it more…

  • Talla na Mara

    Outer Hebrides

    The Talla na Mara community centre has three campervan places with electrical hookup, and use of the centre's facilities, as well as a stunning outlook…

  • Alti Hôtel

    The Pyrenees

    This brilliantly central, balcony-clad hotel straddles the corner of two pretty streets and a lively cafe in the old town. Despite its vintage exterior,…

  • Hotel Abade João

    The Beiras

    This cool and attractive option sits above Montemor-o-Velho's sleepy town square. Its airy interiors have something of an institutional feel but rooms are…

  • Whitstable Bay

    Kent

    This much-lauded B&B is located just a short stroll southwest of High St and offers three very well-appointed and stylishly decorated doubles in a quiet…

  • Hotel Camarão

    Ericeira

    A clean, neat and spotless place with blondwood floors. Ten of the 24 rooms have sea views and there's a rather large and empty kitchen for use on the top…

  • Hôtel du Fronton

    Biarritz

    In the small village of Bidart, just on the southern edge of Biarritz, the Hôtel du Fronton is an intimate place at which to stay the night or to have a…

  • Camping du Pont d’Arc

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    Adjacent to stunning Pont d’Arc, this tree-shaded three-star campground has its own riverside beach and offers boat trips down the gorges.

  • Hotel Residencial Alentejana

    Coimbra

    A characterful, old-fashioned two-star run by kindly owners. It's a little out from the centre but well placed for the student-driven bar life on Praça da…

  • Domaine Maltoff

    Yonne

    In the heart of the wine-growing village of Coulanges-la-Vineuse, 15km south of Auxerre, Domaine Maltoff offers daily tastings along with accommodation…

  • Syke Farm

    The Lake District

    Set on a bumpy riverside site, Syke Farm is back-to-basics camping, but you'll wake up to views of Red Pike, High Stile and Haystacks. Check in at the…

  • Sea View House Hotel

    County Cork

    You'll find everything you'd expect from an old country house hotel here: aristocratic ambience, tastefully decorated public rooms, expansive service and…

  • Tintern Old Rectory

    Southeast Wales

    Dressed in pale pink, blue and cherry-blossom wallpaper, the four sweet rooms in this Tudor-inspired 18th-century house either look over the river or have…

  • Bristol YHA

    Bristol

    Few hostels can boast a position as good as this one, beside the river in a red-brick warehouse. Facilities include kitchens, a cycle store, a games room…

  • Old Coffee House

    Dartmoor National Park

    Set above a cafe, beside the church in the heart of Ashburton, the Old Coffee House has airy, spotlessly clean, country-cottage style rooms. The owners…

  • Old Mill Holiday Hostel

    County Mayo

    There's an appealing feel to the rooms in this converted stone mill. Dorms range from four to 12 bed, while the family rooms sleep up to four. The…

  • Collaven Manor

    Dartmoor National Park

    For a delightful dollop of old England, head to this exquisite 15th-century mini-manor house. A baronial hall, ancient beams and sumptuous furnishings…

  • Sonata Guest House

    The Lake District

    Nothing too swish at this B&B in a Kendal-typical grey-stone terraced house, but it's cosy enough with feminine rooms, floral wallpapers and nice little…

  • White Swan Hotel

    Northumberland Coast

    In the heart of town, this 300-year-old coaching inn has 56 superbly appointed rooms, including family rooms that sleep up to four. Its architectural…

  • Olivers

    Dorset

    Tucked away in the heart of the village's charismatic streets, Olivers combines honey-coloured beams with country-cottage chic: repro-heritage armchairs,…

  • Woodstock Arms

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    This picturesque pub has tables on the square and seven basic bedrooms that are squeaky clean; the triples are particularly spacious. Breakfast is served…

  • Frenchgate Guest House

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    A homely guesthouse perched at the top of a cobbled lane and decorated in country style. Several of the eight luxurious bedrooms have superb views across…

  • St James Hotel

    Nottingham

    Patterned wallpaper, richly coloured textured fabrics and designer elements, such as stag heads made from stainless steel, set the striking St James apart…

  • Maison Chaussey Guest House

    Jersey

    Apart from the eight snug, carpeted rooms overlooking the wide La Collette beach, this friendly guesthouse offers some of the best seafood in town at its…

  • Hôtel Gutenberg

    Strasbourg

    Nestled in the flower-strewn heart of Petite France, this hotel is a harmonious blend of 250 years of history and contemporary design, combining clean…

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