HotelsThe Grazing Goat6 New Quebec St. LondonThe most recent addition to the Cubitt House stable, which includes The Orange in Pimlico and a couple of Chelsea public houses, the Grazing Goat, in Portman Village, is a great find. Located on the site of a 19th-century grazing ground, there may no longer be any goats in sight...read more
HotelsBe ManosSquare de l’aviation 23-27 1070 BrusselsThe neighbourhood surrounding a major railway station tends not to be the most glamorous part of any city, and Brussels is no exception. Which is part of the reason a stay at Be Manos, a stylish, boutique – and yes, glamorous – property only five minutes’ drive from the Eurostar...read more
HotelsSopwell HouseSopwell House, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, HertsWhen you think of a country-house hotel, you may be hard pushed to imagine one so close to the capital, but there is: Sopwell House. Located in St Albans (just 20 minutes by train from London) this Georgian hotel and spa is the perfect remedy for anyone seeking some rest...read more
HotelsThe Landmark222 Marylebone Road LondonA chunky red-brick burger, sandwiched between Marylebone Road and Station, The Landmark is an unlikely site for a five-star hotel. Step off the street and there’s no doubt about its pedigree. Swiss staff, groomed with precision, oil the route to rooms the size of suites and suites the size of...read more
HotelsIl MelogranoContrada Torricella, 345, 70043 Monopoli Bari, ItalyGiven the whitewashed elegance of Il Melograno and the serene beauty of its grounds, it’s hardly surprising that those that built it decided to fortify it to protect their property from Saracen and Byzantine invaders. South of Bari, just inland from the coastal town of Monopoli, this five-star 17th-century masseria...read more
HotelsThe Bell In TicehurstHigh Street, Ticehurst, East Sussex, United KingdomOutside The Bell sits a sign, pointing in one direction to a 14th-century parish church, the other to a ‘21st-century ding dong’. It’s a fitting summary of this seven-room bolthole, which looks like something from the other side of the rabbit hole. Located in an 18th-century pub, with an ironic...read more
HotelsThe LovatFort Augustus, Inverness-shire Scotland PH32 4DUFrom the locally sourced food on the menu, to the coasters made from recycled tyre and pencils from CDs, owner Caroline Gregory is doing everything she can to make this Victorian railway hotel on the banks of Loch Ness eco-friendly. Rooms are simply, classically adorned, and feature tea sets with...read more
HotelsThe Opposite House11, Sanlitun Rd, Chaoyang, BeijingIn a city of chain hotels in nondescript concrete buildings The Opposite House is a great find. This striking urban boutique is located in the northeast of Beijing – in the smart area of Sanlitun – nestled among a ‘village’ of designer stores. Behind two huge wooden doors, one arrives...read more
HotelsChewton Glen Hotel & SpaNew Milton, New Forest, Hampshire, EnglandIt’s easy to see why people keep coming back to Chewton Glen. The setting is spectacular: it’s only a few minutes’ walk to the Hampshire coast and boasts beautiful gardens and a croquet lawn. The spa is large, with superb treatments and thermal pools. There’s a lovely new restaurant, Vetiver...read more
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