The Harper, UK

Norfolk, UK

A coastal stay for all seasons, this Norfolk bolthole has made quite the name for itself in the couple of years it’s been open. In the sleepy village of Langham, a mile inland from Blakeney, it resides in a former glass-blowing building. Unfussy interiors pay homage to its industrial past...read more

Hôtel Rochechouart, France

France

Evoking all the glamour of Twenties Paris, Hôtel Rochechouart sits at the bottom of the city’s most famous hill in Montmartre. In its heyday, the district played host to the likes of van Gogh, Monet and Picasso and the art deco ambience is captured in the bricks and mortar, although...read more

Life House, Lower Highlands

Denver, USA

A stylish snapshot of Wild West romanticism in Denver, USA, that’s been brought bang up to date for the modern traveller, combining embracive Victoriana and every creature comfort. From the outside, you’d be forgiven for mistaking this boutique pad for someone’s home. Albeit a very modern one, with its clean...read more

Sasaab

This unique safari stay in Kenya is a genuinely awe-inspring experience: along with natural wonders and thrilling wildlife, conviviality and attention to detail make for an unforgettable foray into the SamburuIn a world loaded with content, it’s a rare thing to experience something that genuinely exceeds all expectations. It’s rarer...read more

An Lam Retreats Saigon River

Vietnam

Stepping back from the brouhaha synonymous with Vietnam's ever-frenetic Ho Chi Minh City is a breeze at this oasis-like urban sanctuary. Set on the languid banks of the Saigon river, ensconced in a thicket of greenery, it’s hard to believe you’re little more than a 20-minute scenic speedboat ride from...read more

Cathedral House And Celentano

Central Glasgow may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of regional Italian dining, but six months after opening in 2021, Celentano’s – run by chef Dean Parker and Glasgow-born wife Anna – landed on the Michelin Bib list thanks to its delicious sharing plates...read more

The Abbey Inn

The Abbey Inn, York YO61 4BD

Next door to The Abbey Inn, the 12th-century ruins of its namesake, Byland Abbey, loom large. Set on the edge of the North York Moors and steeped in gothic romance, it’s the perfect setting for Tommy Banks’ latest opening. Since assuming the position of head chef at his family pub...read more

Acre Resort Mexico

San José del Cabo, Mexico

Under a canopy of swaying palms, Acre is a treetop retreat with all the trappings of a boutique hotel. Tucked in the verdant foothills of Mexico’s San Jose del Cabo region, the resort – dotted with fragrant citrus trees – gives you plenty of room to reconnect with nature. With...read more

Tanjong Jara Malaysia

Batu 8, Off Jalan Dungun, 23000 Kuala Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia

Wellbeing is everything but an afterthought at this luxury resort on Malaysia’s east coast; in fact, it’s the cornerstone. With a traditional timber design evoking a 17th-century Malay palace, and set on its own crescent beach, Tanjong Jara is based on the concept of sucimurni, meaning wholesomeness. This translates into...read more