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Right in the heart of Lisbon’s ancient Alfama district, overlooking the city from one of Lisbon’s seven hills, is this 13-room hotel that sits within the towers and ramparts of St. George’s Castle. Bold interiors are filled with vibrant, modern paintings courtesy of owner Luis Lemos . See the full post >

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Centrally located behind Lisbon’s main avenue, this 107 room hotel offers comfortable accommodation, at affordable prices. A literary theme runs throughout the hotel with every room named after an author, from Virgil to Virginia Woolf, with a fragment of their work in the original above the bed. See the full post >

With illuminated blue letters standing out against a shiny, black, tiled façade, the Fontecruz is a visible presence on Lisbon’s main boulevard. Behind the contemporary-meets-heritage entrance are 72 stylish guest rooms and a vibrant lobby. See the full post >

The only Art Deco hotel in Lisbon, designed in the 1940s by Cassiano Branco, a famous Portuguese Modernist architect. Original interiors have been beautifully restored, among 32 rooms and one suite in a private, club-like, atmosphere with a library and bar. See the full post >

Tapnell Farm has been milking cows and growing maize for a century – and now family-friendly tourism is the headline act here. The safari tents at this ranch-like retreat on the Isle of Wight are suited to sticklers for sustainability; ideal for fans of the Featherdown Farm experience. See the full post >

This four-star hotel is one of a small group of four in Manchester, and makes for a comfortable and stylish base for a night or weekend in the south of the city. Its signature freestanding Victorian baths come with most rooms; be sure to allow for sufficient soak time. See the full post >

This dog-friendly bed and breakfast in a beautiful country home in the grounds of Compton Castle, near the village of Ipplepen, South Devon, offers a warm welcome in a pastoral setting. A swimming pool, clapboard summer house and bloom-filled gardens make it particularly appealing on a summer’s day. See the full post >