Wallonia
Overlooking peaceful countryside some 8km northwest of Rochefort, Le Briquemont delivers a winning combination of congenial service, handsomely designed…
Wallonia
Overlooking peaceful countryside some 8km northwest of Rochefort, Le Briquemont delivers a winning combination of congenial service, handsomely designed…
Oxford
This small, well-managed hotel, in a beautifully refreshed Victorian home 2 miles north of central Oxford, offers 12 elegant contemporary rooms – some in…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
The first building you reach coming from the ferry on Coll is this lovely B&B, with a large front garden and magnificent views over the water. The owners…
Panarea
Blue-and-white-clad rooms surround a green oasis of palm trees with a geothermally heated pool and views up to Punta del Corvo at this centrally located…
Orkney
This excellent, intimate, modern hostel is an Orcadian gem. It’s heated throughout and has pristine kitchen facilities and an inviting lounge; rooms sleep…
Málaga
Reasonably priced for its ultra-central location, this boutiquey two-star overlooks the Roman theatre, with eight family-friendly apartments and 13…
Arran
Opposite the ferry, the Douglas is a smart, stylish haven of island hospitality. Views are magnificent and luxurious rooms with smart contemporary fabrics…
Basque Country
Like a fairy-tale castle with its crenellated tower, coat of arms and pretty flower gardens, the Castillo el Collado is an utterly charming place to stay…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Little restraint was shown restoring and refurbishing this 1705 house in central Pärnu. An eye-catching profusion of details includes original wooden…
Seyðisfjörður
Hótel Aldan is shared across three old wooden buildings: reception and dining at Norðurgata 2; a boutique guesthouse at Oddagata 6; and this location…
The Italian Lakes
This elegant patrician house belongs to Paul and Arabella Lizioli. There are just three bedrooms decked out in elegant country style, all with stunning…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Bubbly Audrey, a goldmine of hiking information, treats guests like family at this log-lined three-room B&B. Rooms are wooden floored and wonderfully cosy…
The Julian Alps
A pricey boutique in the city centre occupying a refurbished 19th-century town house. The lavishly appointed rooms, with period furnishings, Persian rugs…
Borders Region
The heart of the village is this convivial pub and hotel, with a pleasant back garden and good rooms (there are only five, and it soon fills with walkers,…
Reims
Nuzzled in an art-deco townhouse close to the cathedral, this B&B harbours four wood-floored rooms and suites, with pleasing original features like marble…
Kaş
This lovely hotel has large, airy rooms (some with sea views) with a fresh white-on-white minimalist feel and gleaming modern bathrooms. There's a pool…
Adriatic Coast
Elegant and surprisingly understated, this new designer hotel is a delight. It's already winning die-hard devotees, thanks to an exceptionally…
Wallonia
In a great location in the old-town centre, this friendly five-room guesthouse boasts imaginatively designed rooms that don't lack for comfort. Among the…
Wallonia
Set in a restored farmhouse some 4km southwest of Nivelles' centre, this place has cheerfully decorated rooms with original details (exposed brick in some…
Ljubljana
This 17-room historical boutique hotel in the Old Town is a symphony of designer chic with rooms that give on to Gornji trg and a charming back courtyard…
The Italian Lakes
Monza’s most historic hotel sits opposite the park and the Villa Reale and envelopes guests in its warm oak-pannelled interiors. Charming service, formal…
Corte
The friendly owners of this horse farm, 2km south of Corte, offer assorted accommodation – camping, a 10-bed dorm and five double rooms – at bargain…
Milan
The bigger sibling to award-winning Ostello Bello , this hostel has the same cool style, excellent service and friendly vibe. It also has a convenient…
Wrocław
An elegant splurge in a renovated apartment building, with tasteful decor, decorative art, quality fittings and gleaming bathrooms. There’s a top-notch…
Bordeaux
In an enchanting 19th-century townhouse of golden stone, this stylish B&B is the accommodation arm of the La Tupina empire – which translates as five…
Bay of Kotor
Hidden in the mountains near the Croatian border (check online for driving instructions), this campground offers solar-generated hot water, odourless…
Krasnoyarsk
Definitely the brightest-coloured building in central Krasnoyarsk, this progressive hotel achieves an optimal value for money ratio by cutting out…
The Zillertal
Ablaze with geraniums in summer, this rambling 500-year-old chalet has corridors full of family heirlooms, spacious, warm-hued rooms and a rooftop spa…
Venice
With La Fenice opera house for your neighbour and a chorus of singing gondolieri passing beneath your windows, you’ll need to book early to nab one of the…
Milan
Hot on the heels of the co-working trend is this co-living artists' residence and guesthouse styled by Stella Orsini, who’s imbued its 10 rooms with a…
The Cotswolds
Sitting proud on Stow's central square, this 17th-century inn looks fantastic after a bold makeover that blends period charm (exposed beams, slender…
Bucharest
Set on a backstreet corner, this 33-room, faintly art deco hotel plays on the early-20th-century theme with historic artwork on the walls and porcelain…
Tyrol
Lodged in a 16th-century farmhouse, Romedihof is a terrific base for hiking, cycling and skiing. The interiors have been carefully restored, with beams,…
Málaga
Part of a small chain of Spanish-run design hotels, this central accommodation is housed in an elegantly restored 19th-century building. Rooms are…
Serra de Tramuntana
On its romantic perch above Orient's tightly packed lanes, this lovely country hotel slumbers among apple orchards with rooms that are traditional without…
Grasse
This vine-covered, 18th-century chambre d’hôte 6km west of Grasse slumbers in the shade of century-old olive, jasmine, fig and orange trees. Soft natural…
Tyrol
In a tranquil spot close to St Jakob, this family-run, adults-only chalet extends a friendly welcome. Decked out in pine furnishings and affording…
Valletta
Converted from a townhouse that was a family home for five generations, Casa Ellul is one of Valletta's loveliest boutique hotels with nine beautifully…
Vasastan
Located only a few steps from T-Rådmansgatan tunnelbana station, in an up-and-coming neighbourhood full of great restaurants and pretty parks, this…
Aix-en-Provence
Once a 15th-century Augustinian convent – the magnificent stone-vaulted lobby makes visible use of an earlier, 12th-century chapel – this charismatic…