Overlooking the Gulf of Oman in Muscat, this luxury four-star hotel combines a chic combination of Arabian and Asian themes but the biggest draw is the stunning location. Set on the water, the resort has its own 54-berth marina. You get to experience the best of both worlds here – you either venture out to(…)
Pale Hall traces its history back to the mid 19th century when it was constructed by Scottish gentleman Henry Robertson. With past guests including Queen Victoria, it's a truly grand and fabulous setting amidst sixteen acres of private, landscaped gardens. It's located just outside the small market town of Bala on the edge of Snowdonia(…)
Distracted by winding Gothic alleyways, Gaudi’s melting modernist architecture and the human cauldron of La Rambla, it’s easy to forget that the intoxicating Catalan city of Barcelona is blessed with a fabulous modern port.Opened in September 2013, the H10 hotel chain’s latest offering is a brand new four-star Port Vell establishment. Beyond the classical façade,(…)
Located amidst the beautiful rolling hillsides of the Tuscan countryside, the Borgo San Benedetto was originally constructed as a farm over two hundred years ago and is now a characterful hotel where you'll find comfortable suites and bags of original features. Set in six acres of private gardens, it's comprised of five stone buildings –(…)
Awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2013, you can walk out of the Citadines Trafalgar Prestige Hotel onto London’s most iconic landmarks. The National Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar Square are five minutes walk away. The River Thames is even closer and the cultural hub of Southbank is across the river – a ten-minute walk(…)
Located right in the heart of Paris, just steps from the iconic Champs Elysées, the elegant Hotel Arioso is a microcosm of refined boutique style. Set in a historic century residence, its interiors reflect the bourgeois glamour of 19th century Paris, with velvet armchairs, tiled floors, freshly cut blooms and a cosy lounge with an(…)
Between the River Exe and the Exe Valley's forest-clad hills, Bampton is the perfect Devonshire destination for a relaxing rural retreat. One of the village's best features is a beautiful Georgian townhouse that goes by the name of Heron House. Lovingly restored by Fiona and her family to provide a charming home-from-home, this gem of(…)
The Cesar Resort and Spa in Marrakech is a cutting-edge boutique hotel that captures the rich essence of Morocco. This five-star beauty is contemporary in style INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (designed by the architect Raymond More) and provides a great base to explore the surrounding area.The hotel has three swimming pools INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES(…)
Constructed in the early 1600s, the Roman Camp Hotel sits in twenty acres of private gardens. It is located on the bank of the Teith River – which boasts a population of salmon and sea and brown trout and is an excellent fishing spot. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs(…)
Mount Farm Barn provides beautifully appointed five-star lodgings, ideally situated in picture-perfect North Norfolk, just a few miles from the historic Georgian town of Holt. With its pretty villages, woodland walks and endless coastline, North Norfolk is the perfect place to get away from it all for a weekend of splendid scenery and utter relaxation.From(…)