At the end of a narrow, wiggly lane that goes nowhere else, this 19th-century inn is at the heart of seaside hamlet overlooking south Devon’s Start Bay. The rooms are neat and nautical, the food is fresh and mostly seafood-based and the views along Beesands’ curve of empty beach are worth the drive. See the […]

The St.Regis Kuala Lumpur is elegant and airy, with switched-on staff, excellent restaurants, a pretty rooftop pool and a sublime spa. Add to that a handy location, within walking distance of Kuala Lumpur’s historic district and Sentral station, and you’re perfectly located for either business or pleasure. See the full post >

This place has had more than a century to refine its luxury hospitality, and it’s nailed it. With some of the best food and drink in town, plus an outstanding spa, there’s little need to step outside and explore the city on its doorstep. See the full post >

A Georgian manor on the shores of an estuary. Slebech Park is an enticing hideaway, with beguiling views, stylishly understated rooms and a restaurant brimming with rustic romance and home-grown produce. It’s a unique retreat with woodland walks and a millennia of history to explore. See the full post >

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A sociable, intimate townhouse with a labyrinth of gorgeously styled sitting and reading rooms – as well as a buzzy bistro. Pray for rain, to give you the excuse to spend an entire weekend nesting. See the full post >

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Refined, contemporary and deeply luxurious Padstow retreat in a gracious townhouse with its own garden – a couple of minutes’ walk from all the Rick Stein restaurants, yet suffused with peace and quiet. Sit on your terrace and watch the sun set over the estuary. See the full post >

Two canal houses on a quiet, pretty stretch of canal in the Jordaan quarter, near the Anne Frank House. The atmosphere is hip, with a quirky individual charm; rooms are modestly-sized but comfortable, and some have fine canal views. Staff are helpful and friendly, and breakfast is ample. See the full post >

Often described by Stoke residents as their city’s best hotel, the 147-bedroom Moat House has an interesting history, a convenient parkland setting, and rooms that offer a tranquil retreat from busy by-passes outside. See the full post >