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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Log cabin escapism is great — but super-luxury cabin escapism is even better
Pamela Goodman falls for the rustic charms of Glen Glack Cabins in Perthshire.
By Pamela Goodman Published
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Chewton Glen review: 'I genuinely wanted to stay forever'
Annunciata Elwes visits Chewton Glen, the New Forest gem that's one of Britain's best-loved country house hotels.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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Temple Guiting Manor hotel review: Manor from heaven in the Cotswolds
Temple Guiting Manor is one of the country’s most handsome Tudor manor houses; together with its surrounding barns, it affords lavish and characterful self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Cotswolds. Paula Lester took a trip.
By Paula Minchin Published
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Win a two-night stay at Hotel Tresanton and a Fortnum & Mason hamper
Make the most of summer with our competition to win one of two magnificent prizes from Hotel Tresanton and Fortnum & Mason.
By Toby Keel Published
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The Barnsdale at Oakham hotel review: 'A lesson in pure relaxation' next to Rutland Reservoir
Sister hotel to The Mitre and the third hotel in The Signet Collection is now open, but does it live up to the standards set by its siblings? We sent Lucy Ford to find out.
By Lucy Ford Published
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Perugia and rural Umbria: Where to go, what to see, and the best places to eat, drink and stay
Mary Miers explores what the capital of Umbria and its surrounding hilltowns have to offer.
By Mary Miers Published
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Annabelle Hotel, Cyprus, review: A family-friendly hotel in Paphos
The classic Annabelle hotel in Cyprus is Emma Hiley's go-to hotel for winter sun trips with the whole family in tow. Post-Covid, and with a huge multi-million pound refurbishment complete, she checked to see if it's still at the top of its game.
By Country Life Published
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Rewild Things review: Brand new treehouses on an ancient estate, bound to help you reconnect with your inner child
Elmore Court has introduced six treehouses to their burgeoning estate, overlooking an ongoing rewilding project. We sent Emily Anderson to take a walk on the (re)wild side.
By Emily Anderson Published
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The Datai Langkawi review: A jungle paradise with conservation at its core
On the 30th anniversary of one of Malaysia's leading hotels, Tiffany Daneff checks in to see if it's still at the top of its game.
By Tiffany Daneff Published
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The Gallivant review: A dog-friendly hotel right on one of Sussex's best beaches
There's a new hotel making waves on Camber Sands and it's just the tonic for a restful weekend, says Hetty Lintell.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Foresters Hall hotel review: The Isle of Wight's biggest opening for a generation, with a soft spot for a certain Hollywood shark
Two Hollywood veterans — husband-and-wife duo Peter Sussman and Sara Curran — behind Schitts Creek, The Favourite and The Night Manager have finally cast themselves in leading roles, restoring and opening Cowes's only boutique hotel. Agnes Stamp picks up her popcorn and checks in.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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The Country Life guide to the Cotswolds: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
Straddling five counties, the Cotswolds is arguably England's most famous region outside of London. Here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.
By Paula Minchin Published
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Lime Wood hotel review: The New Forest's country house hotel par excellence
The Lime Wood in the New Forest has established itself as one of Britain's best country house hotels, but does it live up to the hype? We sent Rosie Paterson to find out.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Fancy owning your own London townhouse? Now you can book one for the night whenever you want…
Once owned by Henry Austen — and where his sister Jane wrote parts of Sense and Sensibility — Henry’s Townhouse in Marylebone proffers Georgian splendour and a real home-from-home in the heart of the capital, says Paula Lester.
By Paula Minchin Published
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The Benmore Estate: Treasure Island
The Benmore Estate: Treasure Island
By Benmore Estate Published
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The Balmoral: Edinburgh’s iconic hotel is a true celebration of Scotland
From the countryside colours of the suites to the ingredients showcased in the 4 AA Rosette restaurant and next-level experiences that champion local businesses, The Balmoral has a sublime sense of place.
By The Balmoral Published
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Brown's Hotel review: Is this the most family-friendly place to stay in London?
The trick to surviving a weekend in London with a young family in tow is to stay in one of the capital's best hotels, discovers Country Life's Dean Usher.
By Dean Usher Published
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Boys Hall hotel review: A moreish restaurant with rooms in Kent
A manor house in the Garden of England — rumoured to once have hosted Charles I — is now a buzzy restaurant with rooms. Gilly Hopper checks in
By Gilly Hopper Published
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The Farmstead review: The log cabins of your dreams in the heart of Suffolk
The lodges at The Farmstead in Suffolk, not far from the world famous site at Sutton Hoo, are cosy, charming, quirky and fun. Toby Keel paid a visit.
By Toby Keel Published
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Atlanta Trevone review: The apartments making waves in Cornwall
Lydia Stangroom discovers a New England-style beach house on the Cornish coast that's as enchanting in the winter as it is come summer.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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Gleneagles Townhouse review: The contemporary townhouse hotel with a beguiling history
Gleneagles Townhouse has seemingly, and impressively, matched the lofty standards set by its country cousin, Gleneagles hotel, finds Mary Miers, on a visit to the hotel, member's club and all-day restaurant rolled into one.
By Mary Miers Published


