Places to stay

Kate Green enjoys the charming ambience of La Fantaisie, the perfect spot from which to explore the hip 9th arrondissement.

By Kate Green Published 14 December 24

Entirely built to suit your needs, a bespoke Alitex greenhouse not only helps you nurture flowers and vegetables, but also offers a tranquil retreat from the pressures of daily life.

By Alitex Published 11 December 24

What exactly is Mayfair's first new build hotel to open in more than a decade like? We sent Annunciata Elwes to find out.

By Annunciata Elwes Published 10 December 24

The Montenotte Hotel, on a hillside above the Irish city of Cork, has unveiled a group of nine luxury, woodland cabins. Country Life's John Goodall checks in.

By John Goodall Published 1 December 24

One of the Cotswold's most charming country house hotels has snapped up a neighbouring cottage and given it a new lease of life. Country Life's Giles Kime was one of the first to take a peek inside.

By Giles Kime Published 2 November 24

At TreeDwellers, creator Tim Rees has attempted to create a luxury experience in the woodland canopy in which you can switch off and reset. His elegant idea has been executed with aplomb.

By James Fisher Published 20 October 24

Farm diversification is nothing new, but few have done it quite as well as The Outbuildings near Bridport in Dorset, says Dean Usher.

By Dean Usher Published 12 October 24

The Blue Lagoon has long been one of Iceland's most famous attractions. The five-star Retreat Hotel on site is the ultimate way to experience it and to remind yourself that everything is going to be ok.

By James Fisher Published 7 October 24

Are these the 133 best hotels in Britain?

By Toby Keel Published 3 October 24

In the Big Apple, there's a hotel for everyone. Art lovers and fun seekers should take a look at the Gansevoort says Rosie Paterson.

By Rosie Paterson Published 28 September 24

Hetty Lintell visits the utterly unique Palazzo Previtera in the shadow of Sicily's Mount Etna.

By Hetty Lintell Published 7 September 24

Checking into the Townhouse at The Haymarket Hotel in the beating heart of London is like having your own exclusive pied à terre moments from the city’s best-known landmarks and West End shows, says Paula Lester.

By Paula Minchin Published 24 August 24

La Réserve Ramatuelle in St Tropez is ‘a haven of sophistication and seclusion,’ says Gilly Hopper.

By Gilly Hopper Published 22 August 24

The Grove at Narberth, is that rare thing — a hotel that makes you feel at home. Tiffany Daneff finds out how.

By Tiffany Daneff Published 17 August 24

The world’s biggest crème brûlée, Edwardian luxury, books, books and more books — Annunciata Elwes explores the University Arms, Cambridge.

By Annunciata Elwes Published 10 August 24

What do The Ned and Country Life have in common? Ben Harris checks in to find out.

By Ben Harris Published 27 July 24

It's hard to make your mark on one of the world's most famous beach towns, but with the helping of the LVMH luxury conglomerate, Cheval Blanc St Tropez might just have done it, says Country Life's James Fisher.

By James Fisher Published 24 July 24

If you thought trying to book a room at the world’s most famous hotel was tricky just wait until you try to snag one of the 33 fabled cabanas. Rosie Paterson takes a sneak peek and rounds up the best of the rest beach hideaways.

By Rosie Paterson Published 20 July 24

This intimate Cotswolds hotel is fast becoming known for its food and is dog friendly to boot, says Country Life's Octavia Pollock.

By Octavia Pollock Published 13 July 24