HotelsDouble Red DukeCotswoldsWhat’s not to like about the Double Red Duke, the 17th-century inn turned restaurant with rooms? A wood-fired grill to cook up a menu devised by the talented Richard Sandiford, with the assistance of meat guru Richard Turner (of Hawksmoor and Meatopia fame, so expect large cuts and whole fish)...read more
HotelsSingleThread InnCaliforniaIt’s no secret that California’s wine country comes with some serious culinary clout. Emblematic is three-starred SingleThread, a hyper-regional restaurant poised on a plum corner spot in the heart of Healdsburg, Sonoma County. More than that, five contemporary apartment-style bedrooms pitched on the second floor and a rooftop garden make...read more
HotelsThe HolcombeSomersetA speck of a destination in the Mendips of Somerset, Holcombe epitomises all that’s good about an English village stay, and not just because it appeared in TV’s Poldark. Dating back beyond the Domesday Book – when its eight houses made it one of the smallest places recorded, The Holcombe...read more
HotelsSequoiaAustraliaIt may only be a 20-minute drive from Adelaide, but wellness retreat Sequoia Lodge feels a million miles away from it all. Sitting beneath Mount Lofty, this private estate comes with views stretching across the scenic Piccadilly Valley. Its 14 luxurious open-plan suites are light and spacious with natural colours...read more
HotelsThe Dipping LuggerOuter HebridesAn 18th-century former parish manse sits on the harbourfront of the fishing village of Ullapool, overlooking Loch Broom and the Outer Hebrides. Aptly named after a sailing vessel, The Dipping Lugger marries luxury with maritime legacy – amid velvet upholstery, marble tabletops and charming vintage touches, chef David Smith’s tasting...read more
HotelsKamalame CayThe BahamasLanding via private sea plane onto the pristine white sands of Kamalame Cay, on the Caribbean Island of Andros, is something not easily forgotten. With ocean-facing bungalows and villas, 5km of private beach, an overwater spa and 39ha island at your feet, it’s hard to know where to explore first...read more
HotelsPalmSri LankaPerched amid paddy fields on an old coconut plantation, Palm is a boutique hotel in the most modern way. A quick jaunt from Sri Lanka’s southern coast at Ahangama, it’s pitched as a ‘tropical lifestyle retreat’ and evokes all the breezy boho spirit beloved by the surfers and hippies who...read more
HotelsThe Residence By AtzaróSouth AfricaLofty and light-filled, this four-storey mid-century villa sits resplendent at the foot of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. Seven suites – some with outdoor space – do justice to the setting, with panoramic views of Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head all the way down to the City Bowl below, thanks to...read more
HotelsSahraiMoroccoIf one word encapsulates Hotel Sahrai, it’s the meaning behind its name: magic. On a hillside overlooking Fez’s medina, acclaimed designer Christophe Pillet has transformed this historic holiday home into a palatial retreat. Sand-hued arcades lined with copper lanterns invite a stroll through leafy terraces to the infinity pool and...read more
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