Luxury hotels

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

An unbeatable position on Rutland Water, a Michelin star in the restaurant, a roaring fire in the bar and a swimming pool in the garden

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village

An Art Deco hotel in Lisbon's heart – all wood, chrome and marble, trendy lights, period photos in the bar, and the funicular to Bairro Alto

Ideal for families: pool, tennis and golf at the hotel with beach and yachting nearby. Comfortable bedrooms and a terrace for outdoor dining

Big elegant wrought-iron gates lead to the scent of honeysuckle and jasmine, and wonderful bedrooms filled with beauty and light

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

An exceptional château in a bucolic setting surrounded by bird-filled woods and overlooking the river, with lovely bedrooms

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and wonderful breakfasts

Elegant simplicity in beautiful Brittany with friendly staff and miles of spectacular coastal path to explore

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

Superbly comfortable house with beamed rooms, lovely views, a club-like morning room, art and antiques, terrace, pool, fitness centre and lily pond

A small hotel with gorgeous interiors, friendly staff, spacious rooms, a proper library, pretty garden and a relaxed, homely feel

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

A beautiful 18th-century manor house on a productive wine estate with an enticing garden, spa and pool by a nature reserve. Views soar

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a pool and a variety of bedrooms, some super-cool - swim in the lake, walk in the hills, eat well

Climb the candle-lit marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace