Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Waterfront Hotel

    County Donegal

    Opened in 2016, the four-star Waterfront Hotel has well-appointed rooms and excellent service. There are calming water views from the bar and restaurant…

  • Estalgem Ponta do Sol

    Madeira

    The 54 rooms at this design hotel are some of the best west of Funchal. Large and crisply fitted out, some have magnificent Atlantic views as the building…

  • Easton Court

    Dartmoor National Park

    There's a calm, established feel to this long, narrow guesthouse. The restful rooms are pleasingly old-fashioned, with soft sofas, cast-iron beds and…

  • Glebe Barn

    Central Highlands

    Excellent bunkhouse accommodation in the middle of the island, with a smart, maple-floored lounge with a central fireplace, a modern kitchen, a laundry, a…

  • Abbey Hotel

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Tangled in vines like a Brothers Grimm fairy-tale castle, this stately property has 103 elegant rooms in a prime location by the local-history museum and…

  • De Mangerie

    Ostend

    With dark-wood floors, fine linen and comfy sitting areas, the Mangerie’s four spacious guest rooms continue the suave designer themes of their tempting…

  • Aviemore SYHA

    The Cairngorms

    Upmarket hostelling in a spacious, well-equipped modern building, five minutes’ walk south of the village centre. There are four- and six-bed rooms, and…

  • Allihies Seaview Guesthouse

    Beara Peninsula

    Clean, tidy and basic, the 10 spacious rooms in this two-storey yellow building have an abundance of pine; some have views north over the sea. The…

  • Pestana Grand

    Funchal

    This five-star affair located at the quiet end of the Hotel Zone belongs to the Portuguese Pestana chain, always a guarantee of quality. Most of the rooms…

  • St Leonards Guest House

    Southern Scotland

    On the main road through town, but excellently soundproofed, this spot offers a cordial welcome and spotless, well-decorated rooms, two of which share a…

  • Skye Picture House

    Skye

    Perched just a stone's throw above the sea with a view across to the island of Scalpay, the setting of this welcoming B&B could hardly be better. No…

  • Tree Grove Caravan & Camping Park

    Kilkenny City

    Set in a small park, this well-organised camping ground 2.5km southeast of Kilkenny is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the river from the city centre…

  • Kilvrecht Campsite

    Highland Perthshire

    This basic but beautiful campsite (toilet block, but no electricity or hot water) is 2 miles west of Kinloch Rannoch on the south shore of the loch…

  • L'Atrium

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    A five-minute stroll east of the old town, L'Atrium is a reliable port of call in Valence, with comfortable rooms, attentive service, free parking and a…

  • Glamping by the Bay

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    Behind the Ettrick Bay Tearoom at the lovely bay, these well-heated, en suite pods can sleep up to six and are available year-round. They come with a…

  • Le Mas de la Beaume

    The Luberon

    This simple, homey chambre d'hôte is a very cosy option, with yellow paint-washed walls, bunches of dried lavender hanging from the ceiling and views over…

  • Hôtel du Louvre, a Hyatt Hotel

    Paris

    Reopened in mid-2018 after major renovations, the Hôtel du Louvre has a fabulous location, moments from the Palais Garnier opera house and the Louvre…

  • Hôtel du Tourisme

    Southern Corsica

    Perched on the hillside in the heart of the village, with panoramic views over the valley, this solid family-run option has 20 modern, comfortable rooms,…

  • Boslinney Barn

    South Cornwall

    This renovated barn up on the hill behind Mevagissey has three stylish rooms tricked out with shiny wood, colourful rugs and reclaimed timber. Little…

  • Copperfields Guest House

    Kent

    This vegetarian B&B offers three homely rooms in an Edwardian house and a warm welcome from the owners. It also caters for vegans, and all products in the…

  • Cathedral Quarter Hotel

    The Midlands & the Marches

    A bell's peal from the cathedral, this grand Georgian edifice houses a 38-room hotel. The service is as polished as the grand marble staircase, and there…

  • Hôtel Du Guesclin

    Mont St-Michel

    One of the most affordable hotels on the Mont itself, the Hôtel Du Guesclin (geck-la) has 10 old-style rooms, five with priceless views of the bay. Not…

  • West View

    County Mayo

    You'll find lashings of contemporary style in this small inn right in the centre of town, along with bright, comfy rooms and staff who are keen to please…

  • Hougoumont Cottage

    Wallonia

    A cottage in the Hougoumont farm complex houses a cosy apartment decorated in period style that sleeps four and can be booked for stays of three days or…

  • Le Grand Balcon

    Toulouse

    This well-run abode doesn't have 'large balconies' but what you'll get is crisp-at-the-edges and nicely laid-out rooms with excellent bedding and an ace…

  • Hôtel St-Germain des Prés

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Past guests at this plush tapestry-adorned, period-furnished hotel included writer Henry Miller. Its location, just up from the cafes and hubbub of place…

  • All Seasons B&B

    Belfast

    Away from the centre, but right on the buzzy Lisburn Rd, All Seasons is a red-brick villa with bright, colourful bedrooms, modern bathrooms, a stylish…

  • Updown

    Dorset

    A supremely picturesque whitewashed, six-person cottage clinging to charming Gold Hill with snug, beam-lined rooms, open fires and a hillside garden.

  • Sorrel Cottage

    Outer Hebrides

    Sorrel Cottage is a pretty crofter’s house with beautifully modernised rooms, about 1.5 miles west of the ferry at Leverburgh. Vegetarians and vegans are…

  • Orbitur Valado

    Nazaré

    This shady, well-equipped year-round Orbitur site has a restaurant, bar and excellent swimming pool, as well as bungalows and fixed tents available. It’s…

  • Old Minister’s House

    The Cairngorms

    This former manse dates from 1906 and has five rooms with a luxurious, country-house atmosphere. It’s in a lovely setting amid Scots pines on the banks of…

  • Camping du Mont St-Michel

    Mont St-Michel

    Located in La Caserne and putting you well within walking distance of Mont St-Michel, placing a tent here costs €15 for one person and €18 for two; in the…

  • Avenida Boutique Hotel

    Viseu

    Gleaming after a recent refurbishment, this long-standing hotel offers a prime location near Praça da República, a friendly welcome and quiet, modern…

  • Sefton Hotel

    Isle of Man

    This fine Victorian-era digs has its own indoor water garden and rooms decked out in business elegance. The best of them overlook the water garden, not…

  • Keel Sandybanks Caravan & Camping Park

    County Mayo

    There are views of Keel beach from this campground, just a short stroll from town. If you're not keen on canvas, you can kip in a four-person caravan,…

  • Ibis Limoges Centre

    Limoges

    The central, tidy Ibis is an efficient spot to rest your head. Spotless, modern rooms are tucked into a renovated historic building right on the main…

  • Caer Menai

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    A former county school (1894), this elegant building is on a quiet street nestled against the western town wall. The seven renovated rooms are fresh,…

  • Eshcol Guest House

    Outer Hebrides

    Half a mile north of Callanish, this guesthouse has modern bungalows and a friendly owner who is very knowledgable about the local area. Evening meals are…

  • Adelphi Guest House

    Aberdeen

    A granite town house on a quiet street 400m south of the western end of Union St, the Adelphi offers clean, comfortable and brightly decorated rooms, just…

  • Belmont

    Dartmoor National Park

    In this soothingly old-school B&B, walls are lined with architecture prints and garden design plans; the bathrooms are charming; and fragrant bedrooms…

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