Luxury hotels

Historic but unstuffy inn in the heart of the Cotswolds with swimming pool, spa, gardens and lots of activities for children

Come for chic rusticity and farmhouse beauty, palms and pool. For couples or luxurious gatherings, B&B or self-cater... charming to a fault

A nourishing experience all round on this 1500 acre farm: restful, beautiful bedrooms, superb homegrown food, gorgeous outdoor adventures

Minutes from old Ajaccio (a scenic cycle ride) is a charming small hotel with a stunning bay setting, and majestic mountains behind

An 18th-century chateau on the outskirts of Bordeaux, now a hotel with unusual rooms, amazing food and a floating spa on a lake

Small country hotel in a riverside setting near Giverny, with a superb restaurant and a charming village a few minutes’ walk away

An immaculately restored old inn with generous bedrooms, great food, ale and wine. Locals love it as much as those who make it a destination

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and some good seasonal food in the hip restaurant

This luxurious little hotel just minutes from Sloane Street is handy for shoppers, and anyone who needs a foot in town

Elegant hotel in the historic quarter, with an excellent restaurant and a pretty back terrace; Porto’s main sights are in walking distance

Come for total peace far from a road, the most delicious food, superb wine and very helpful owners at this lovely old wine estate

Laid-back, relaxed atmosphere meets stylish elegance; this old mill conversion is delightful. There are views, a pool and wonderful food

Small, luxurious hideaway, a sublime spa hotel with six rooms only and a treatment room that overlooks a private lake

A sophisticated and friendly Basque beauty overlooking the Bay of Biscay, in Txakoli vineyard country – prepare to be thoroughly spoilt

A seductive little hotel with elegant food and friendly young staff in the city's funkiest and most charming quarter

This small hotel delivers the lap of luxury - chic suites, dreamy views, breakfast in bed and a swimming pool for all seasons

A Georgian townhouse in the heart of historic Sherborne with a friendly team of staff, delicious food, walled garden & a spoiling mini spa

Converted stable block in the grounds of a grand château, moments from the motor racing capital of Le Mans