HotelsEssque Zalu ZanzibarTanzaniaReferred to locally as the Spice Island, there is more to tropical Zanzibar than its rich culinary resources. Essque Zalu is a dreamy pick for those seeking tranquillity, taking shelter in a secluded bay on the archipelago’s rocky northern tip, pocketed with lush native flora. Inspired by the unspoilt island...read more
HotelsThe George InnEnglandA traditional thatched pub on the southern banks of the River Swere has been the beating heart of Barford St Michael for centuries – long before husband-and-wife team Claire and Valerio stepped in to transform it into a haven for those seeking a bucolic retreat at the edge of the...read more
HotelsPentonbridge InnEnglandOn an isolated T-junction less than half a mile from the Scottish border in the most rural corner of Cumbrian England, the spoils of the neighbouring farmland and best of British seafood are being put together with gusto in the kitchens of Pentonbridge Inn. Perfectly placed for a trek inthe...read more
HotelsRock Point InnDorsetWhat do JRR Tolkien, Beatrix Potter and Jane Austen have in common? Well, they all stayed in scenic Lyme Regis. Nicknamed the ‘Pearl of Dorset’ and perched on the Jurassic Coast, 18th-century Rock Point Inn takes centre place in this arty coastal town. Large bay windows frame the curling waves...read more
HotelsThe Bear InnShropshireWith its Tudor houses, ancient church towers and surrounding nature reserves, the Shropshire village of Hodnet lives up to its name: the Old Welsh for ‘peaceful valley’. The Bear Inn, located at its heart, has been cherished by the community for over five centuries, but it was a recent renovation...read more
HotelsVilla Nai 3.3CroatiaDrop anchor by Žman, a fishing village in the south of Dugi Otok, and look closely – engraved into the hillside of a 500-year-old olive grove, Villa Nai 3.3 pays tribute to the island’s maritime heritage. As with life on board, nature is ever present – five rooms and three...read more
HotelsVilla SantanyiMallorcaDesign enthusiasts will fall for this minimalistic masterpiece in the southern Mallorcan countryside and anyone seeking a secluded, sun-filled break will find it in Villa Santanyi. Situated on a 12ha estate, sheltered by almond trees and olive groves, the building’s striking, angular facade catches the eye with its blushing pink...read more
HotelsThe Legian SeminyakBaliOcean views don’t come better than the one from your beach-facing suite at The Legian Seminyak. Sandwiched between the golden sands of Bali’s southern coast and a trendy district of buzzing bars, restaurants and boutique shops, a laid-back, romantic break is guaranteed. Acclaimed designer the late Jaya Ibrahim brought traditional...read more
HotelsOctant ÉvoraPortugalModern living meets country tranquillity on the outskirts of romantic Évora in southern Portugal. Spanning 11ha of untouched nature, a taste of the slow life starts at Octant Évora. Crisp, whitewashed interiors are punctuated by the outdoors – a tree growing in the centre of the lobby, touches of dark...read more
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