Windsor Castle, Highclere Castle, Donnington Castle… it’s no wonder Berkshire is officially recognised as England’s ‘Royal County’. Divided into 2 sections (bisected by Reading), much of it is ...

Spilling over the Welsh border, Herefordshire’s unspoilt countryside and languid pace of life are balm to a city-frazzled soul. Stretching from Shropshire right down to Symonds Yat, encompassing ...

Portixol is a relaxed harbourside hotel, spa and restaurant on the edge of Palma, where Scandinavian simplicity meets Mediterranean deco style. “I’d return here in a heartbeat. It’s a super easy ...

It’s the tail end of summer, and our precious annual leave allowances are dwindling. Here are six of our favourite destinations for long weekends.

If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to stay in a country villa in the middle of Venice, then this is your place. Oltre Il Giardino (‘beyond the garden’) is a bucolic villa owned and run by Lorenzo ...

Each month we send our team out to discover the best new hotels and rentals around the world, with only 1 out of every 100 making the cut. Now that you’ve found your shortcut to the world’s loveliest ...

A serene boutique resort perched on a spectacular beach, with 8 charming rooms, a seafront restaurant and a dreamy pool A serene boutique resort perched on a spectacular beach, with 8 charming rooms, ...

Treat someone special to a blissful break in one of our pampering hotels, boutique B&Bs, city pads or country boltholes.

Historic mansion-turned-boutique-hotel with 12 sophisticated rooms, a secluded outdoor pool and restored features from days gone by Oh to be an Italian aristocrat! We can just imagine ourselves ...

The past is not another country in the tradition-led lands of England and Wales but at least the plumbing has improved. Once the despair of travellers for its obstreperous hoteliers, dingy beds and ...

From the outside, Maison ila has quintessentially southern French good looks; a triple-storied maison de maître with green shuttered windows looking out onto the sleepy but beautiful village square of ...

In the heart of historic Nafplio, a lavish 7-suite hotel with chic restaurant: perfect for a coast and culture break, Greek style In the heart of historic Nafplio, a lavish 7-suite hotel with chic ...