Places to stay
The best places to stay, including country house hotels, new openings, cosy self-catering cottages, all-inclusive resorts and boutique stays.
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'As if a cathedral had been flooded with turquoise waters': The Spanish hotel where Gothic and stained glass meet time off in the sunSiobhan Reid checks in to the extraordinary and unique Landa, in northern Spain.
By Siobhan Reid Published
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The Carlyle hotel review: The New York hotel that's covered in stardustDesigned by Dorothy Draper and stayed in by Kennedys, royalty and Michael Jackson, The Carlyle is a New York institution that cannot be bettered, argues Steven King.
By Steven King Published
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Estelle Manor review: The Oxfordshire hotel and private member's club that will appeal to honeymooners and families alikeEstelle Manor is a sanctuary from the rest of the world — a place where life is easy and everyone gets on. Jo Rodgers checks in.
By Jo Rodgers Published
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Deplar Farm hotel review: A turf-roofed farmhouse in Iceland that offer some of the world's best adventuresThis all-inclusive, luxury adventure lodge in Iceland's northern wilderness is a must-visit for active travellers — and if you're lucky you might just get to see the Northern Lights. Our Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, checks in.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Hotel La Palma review: The dazzling new place to stay on the island of CapriHotel La Palma has some big shoes to fill — sister hotels include Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes and Eden Rock in St Barts — but its well on it way to stardom, says Rosie Paterson.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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London's most exotic place to stay, the heartbreakingly beatiful suite in Alec Guinness's favourite old hauntThe Connaught's Mughal-inspired King’s Lodge is intricate, spectacular, and enlessly romantic. Rosie Paterson went to take a look.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Inside the extraordinary hotel that put a remote Indonesian island on the mapSumba is famous for three things: surfing, wild horses and NIHI. We sent Emma Love to investigate whether the island and hotel that everyone is talking about is really worth the hype.
By Country Life Published
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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc review: Is this the world's best, most famous and photographed hotel?Whoever said 'it's not the destination but the journey that counts' never checked in to the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, says Rosie Paterson.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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1 Hotel Mayfair review: A masterclass in marrying luxury and sustainability in the capitalHigh-brow neighbours include The Ritz, Brown’s and Dukes, but 1 Hotel Mayfair is determined to shake up Mayfair and Piccadilly with its own brand of Nature-inspired, California cool, says Emma Hiley.
By Emma Hiley Published
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The Newt review: The hotel that put Somerset firmly back on the mapThe Newt in Somerset — with its restored Roman villa and world-class apple orchard — is in a country house hotel league all of its own, says Lucy Ford.
By Lucy Ford Published
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An insider's guide to travelling the world: Hot destinations, missing underwear and dodging volcanoesCountry Life's Travel Editor Rosie Paterson joins the podcast to share her wisdom, experience — and a disturbing number of blunders.
By Toby Keel Published
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Coworth Park hotel review: Just another day in ParadiseFrom a heavenly spa to gleaming copper bathtubs and sculptures woven into Nature, Coworth Park gets everything (almost) perfect, finds Carla Passino.
By Carla Passino Published
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Dunkeld House Hotel review: A piece of Outlander filming historyOnce the summer residence of the 7th Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld House has now established itself as the latest location on the set-jetting map, says Agnes Stamp.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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In the land of olive and vine: Why spring and autumn in Tuscany beats summer everytimeFrom hiking to cooking classes, a family-run stronghold in the heart of Tuscany offers the perfect low-season retreat, says Agnes Stamp.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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Le Meurice Paris hotel review: Illuminating art in the city of lightWhat are the ingredients of an unforgettable trip to Paris? An overnight stay at The Dorchester on Park Lane, before hopping on the Eurostar and arriving at Le Meurice overlooking Jardin des Tuileries in time for lunch, says Paula Lester.
By Paula Minchin Published
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Hôtel Plaza Athénée review: Where dedicated followers of fashion stayIn the beating heart of Paris, stands a statuesque hotel bedecked with signature bright red awnings and tumbling geraniums that’s as haute couture as the boutiques lining the streets surrounding it, discovers Paula Lester.
By Paula Minchin Published
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Stratton, Vermont review: A fully-fledged ski resort just a few hours from the hustle and bustle of New York CityAlexandra Fraser flies East to experience two holidays in one – a fun-filled week of skiing, and pure luxury in the Big Apple.
By Alexandra Fraser Published
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Hotel Endsleigh review: A sliver of Scotland in the middle of DevonThis Regency fishing lodge in the Tamar Valley is like something out of a fairytale, says our Travel Editor Rosie Paterson, who spent a weekend exploring two new suites and getting lost in the Repton-designed gardens.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Durslade Farmhouse review: An extraordinary 18th century restored farmhouse to rentDurslade Farmhouse is a triumphant and bold restoration project (and the perfect place for a big birthday or celebratory stay) made even more special by its prominent position on the Hasuer + Wirth Somerset site, says our Travel Editor Rosie Paterson.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Cliveden House hotel review: Where Italianate splendour reigns supremeUndoubtedly one of England’s finest — and most expansive — country house hotels, Cliveden is steeped in history, glamour and political scandal, but is it resting on its heritage laurels? Emma Earnshaw pays a visit to find out.
By Emma Earnshaw Published
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No. 131 Cheltenham hotel review: Looking out for number 131Smack-bang on the Promenade in Cheltenham — one of our most elegant spa towns — No. 131 is a chic and cool hotel that oozes glamour without compromising on its original Georgian period charm, says Paula Lester.
By Paula Minchin Published


