Affable staff, Michelin-starred food and a laid-back atmosphere are among the highlights of this converted 19th century farmhouse in Piedmont’s wine-producing Langhe area. The building’s original stone and wood features marry well with its contemporary furnishings, while rooms are decorated in muted hues. See the full post >

Five rooms located in two tastefully restored traditional Khmer wooden houses in a huge garden, with a pool and a spa thrown in for good measure – Maison Polanka prides itself on privacy, space and peace and is an ideal residence for families or small groups wanting to explore the Angkor temples. See the full […]

Crewe Hall, the former home of Lord Crewe, possesses a Downton Abbey-like feel with its stately setting and manicured gardens overlooked by stone statues. But it has gained a new lease of life as a modern weekend escape and day spa destination in its new wing, following a rebirth under the QHotels group. See the […]

This sprawling country resort hotel and spa, wrapped in woodland and golf courses, is modern and masculine in feel, with a few rooms retaining features of the original hall. It’s popular for weddings, golf and spa breaks, family reunions and corporate away days. See the full post >

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The four-star Davenport is in an excellent and beautiful location conveniently set within a minute’s walk from the best of Georgian Dublin. The historic hotel offers comfortable rooms with all the amenities of a modern hotel, all hidden behind the grandest of façades. See the full post >

The Shinta Mani Club is a small, carefully designed luxury boutique hotel close to the heart of Siem Reap, and offers 39 compact, extremely elegant rooms that brim with state-of-the art simplicity and are tastefully decorated with contemporary Khmer art and photography. See the full post >

The Clarence occupies an imposing and historic building overlooking Dublin’s quays and River Liffey. Connected inextricably with Irish super-group (and part-owners) U2, the Clarence offers cool and chic accommodation, with a youthful vibe and fashionable style, near the city centre of the Irish capital. See the full post >

A fascinating nine-day escorted tour through Croatia and Bosnia in the company of the former BBC foreign correspondent See the full post >