Getaway Guide

Reviews and synopses

The Orangery ~ Gloucestershire

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

Terrifically discreet, but deliciously luxurious; its décor is drool-inducing.

The Plough ~ Cumbria

Rating: ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆

We have heard great things about The Plough in Cumbria, and intend to visit it soon.

Location: Cornwall Perfect for: Art-lovers by the sea Known as the jewel of Cornwall’s crown, St Ives is one of the most beautiful destinations in the UK, and the kind of place you never want to leave. Curving around the pretty harbour, the town is filled with cobbled streets, independent shops, restaurants and galleries, and offers…

Hotel Thérèse ~ Paris, France

Rating: Listed

Set in the heart of the very chic Right Bank area, Hotel Thérèse is one of those hotels that you can’t wait to get back to. Richly cosmopolitan, it’s one of the best hotels in Paris.

Mas de la Serra ~ Teruel, Spain

Rating: Listed

Overview Country: Spain Where: Teruel, Aargon – The Tuscany of Spain Design style: Mountain-top hideaway laden with charm and character Ambience: Peaceful, boutique homeliness Mas De La Serra is a fortified restored farmhouse set in 60 acres of grounds. A truly beautiful place to stay, it is a wilderness retreat and boutique hotel overlooking the coastal range in Spain and…

137 Pillars House ~ Thailand

Rating: Listed

Built around a colonial teak homestead dating back to the 1880s this luxurious boutique hotel in Thailand located in a leafy residential enclave in Chiang Mai, is an exceptional place to stay – two of its suites even feature their own (small) private pools.

Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa ~ French Polynesia

Rating: Listed

Located in the French Polynesia on the secluded Motu Tautau this award-winning resort is what dreams are made of.

Cap Rocat ~ Mallorca

Rating: Listed

Set on a secluded headland on the Bay of Palma de Mallorca, this former 19th century military fortress is Cap Rocat is all about simple luxury without the ostentation.

Fontelunga Hotel & Villas ~ Italy

Rating: Listed

Uber romantic Fontelunga is a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Resting among the olive groves of the Tuscan hills, and close to Florence and Siena, its idyllic location is perfect for couples seeking rustic Italian luxe. Be spoiled in the gorgeous Fontelunga hotel, or enjoy a luxury self catering experience in their concierge-serviced villas.

Bay of Many Coves ~ New Zealand

Rating: Listed

If it’s picture-perfect lake-side seclusion that you’re after (and one where you can swim with dolphins) , Bay of Many Coves has it in abundance. It’s a uniquely beautiful romantic getaway in New Zealand’s South Island.