The proud traditionalist

Every city has its classics, unchanged for decades, which perfectly encapsulate its style. London flats that pack in the charm, Parisian hotels with a romantic glow, Spanish apartments with views from rooftop terraces and many more. These places to stay with a historic charm and a touch of tradition, all inspected and selected by us, are perfect for a city break. We think you’ll really hit it off together. If you have a specific requirement in mind, don’t forget to use the “Sort & refine” button to find your true love. Or if you’re still looking for The One take the Sawday’s Matchmaker quiz again here.

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Washingborough Hall
Washingborough, Lincolnshire
From £65 p/n

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20 rooms for 1 - 2
A welcoming country-house hotel that’s popular with locals and visitors alike - good food, stylish rooms and an airy restaurant wait

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L'Observance Gallery

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L'Observance
Avignon, Vaucluse
From €100 p/n

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7 rooms for 2 - 4
Spacious rooms and a cosy apartment a stone’s throw from Avignon’s historic sights. Retire to the heated pool after a busy day sightseeing

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Pied à Terre with Terrazza Gallery

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Pied à Terre with Terrazza
Milan
€150 p/n

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1 room for 2
Tiny, suite-in-the-sky, in shabby-chic style, with all you need cleverly tucked into one room. Plus heavenly terrace with city-wide views

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Guest House Arco de' Tolomei Gallery

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Guest House Arco de' Tolomei
Rome
From €100 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 2 - 3
Gianna and Marco seem to have our readers in raptures - they love the welcome and the position of the B&B in Trastevere’s fascinating heart

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Hotel San Mamolo
Bologna
From €130 p/n

Hotel

43 rooms for 2 - 4
A charming hotel in a quiet neighbourhood in medieval Bologna, just the ticket for a city escape filled with food, history and culture

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