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7 of the best beach hotels in Britain, from the Channel Islands to the north of Scotland
Britain's spectacular coastline boasts all sorts of beautiful places to stay that are right on the water. Bonnie Friend, digital editor of the Good Hotel Guide, picks out some of her favourites, from the Channel Islands to the north of Scotland.
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Cheval Blanc St Tropez: A place where everything is taken care of — except, perhaps, the colour of your yacht
St Tropez's newest hotel has every luxury touch imaginable, from the smartest chauffeur service you've ever seen to its own perfume. Victoria Marston paid a visit.
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Six Senses Maxwell hotel review: A cooling oasis in the heart of Singapore
At the heart of where old Singapore meets new is the Six Senses Maxwell, a new hotel that blends in perfectly to this fascinating gateway city. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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A Tokyo hotel with space and views of Mount Fuji, yet still right in the heart of the action
Over the course of the next year or so Japan will host both the Rugby World Cup and the Olympics — if that's inspired you to consider a trip, Edwin Smith recommends the Mandarin Oriental.
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Win a night at Garsington Opera plus a two-night stay at Hartwell House
Garsington Opera and Hartwell House are both celebrating their 30th anniversaries – and we've teamed up with them to offer this spectacular prize for you and a companion.
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Fingal, Edinburgh: A floating hotel with royal connection, run by the trust who look after HMY Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia was long ago decommissioned but has now become a top attraction in Edinburgh — and now the boat has a sister craft, Fingal, for those who want to stay nearby. Adam Hay-Nicholls paid a visit.
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Saint Géran: A Mauritius institution with a perfect setting, home comforts and guests who've been returning for decades
The One & Only Saint Géran might have been Mauritius's first luxury hotel, but it remains one of the best says Hetty Lintell.
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A unique tour of Bolivia, from cathedrals and markets to the world’s first salt hotel
It's often overlooked, but the South American country of Bolivia holds all manner of wonders for the discerning traveller, as Mary Miers discovered.
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A night at Garsington Opera plus a two-night stay at the magnificent Hartwell House
Garsington Opera and Hartwell House both celebrated their 30th anniversaries in 2019 – and we teamed up with them to offer a spectacular prize.
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Hartwell House hotel review: The former royal refuge offering gardens, gods and unbeatable luxury
Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire, where the exiled Louis XVIII took refuge in the early 19th century, has now become a grand country house hotel. Annunciata Elwes paid a visit.
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Bressingham Hall review: A splash of Georgian luxury and a stroll in stupendous, award-winning gardens
In the heart of Norfolk the beautiful Georgian pile that is Bressingham Hall makes a wonderful spot for a break, says Martin Fone.
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Joali, Maldives: An immersive art hotel founded in the name of peaceful wellness and quiet decadence
The latest addition to the Raa Atoll, Joali is the perfect spot for those looking to sit back and recharge in a resort where every possible need or desire has been anticipated and catered to. Alexandra Fraser paid a visit.
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: A cat hotel with an a la carte menu, magical night lights and Ariat's latest offering to boot
Forget about the big things. You can keep the necessities. Don't tell us about the must-haves. Alexandra Fraser takes a look at a few little luxuries which, in a world too full of strife and woe, will help ease your way through life with a smile on your face.
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Where to ski, what to do and where to stay in Les 3 Vallées
Les 3 Vallées is unarguably one of the greatest ski areas in the world. Kate Green, Mark Hedges and Hugh Anderson pick out their favourite things to do and places to stay.
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Pinkmead review: A private estate all to yourself in one of the Isle of Wight's prettiest spots
A twenty minute boat ride from the mainland lies a 24-acre private estate on the Isle of Wight which you can have to yourself.
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Tahiti: Lush mountains, glorious beaches and paddling with sharks in the paradise that entranced Captain Cook
Edwin Smith visits Tahiti and finds that away from the resorts, the surfing and the boutique hotels, the islands are as unspoilt as when Captain Cook first landed there 250 years ago.
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Gstaad: The year-round gem of the Swiss Alps that's 'Hollywood with snow'
One of the great year-round destinations in the Alps, Gstaad has long been a hotspot for A-listers. Kathryn Bradley-Hole spent a weekend at Hotel Park Gstaad and came away understanding exactly why they flock here.
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Country Life’s best travel stories of 2018: Honeymoons fit for royalty, domestic paradises and top tips for ski trips
2018 saw us travel to Mauritius and back, to the finest hotels in the Alps and to some of our classically British country manor hotels, just a short drive from home. See our best stories from this year for some inspiration: where will you go next year?
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Armathwaite Hall review: Man-made elegance surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lake District
A stunning 16th century country house overlooking Brassenthwaite Lake and surrounded by all the amenities an outdoorsman could hope for has become an elegant luxury hotel, complete with a 16 metre infinity pool. Giles Kime paid a visit.
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Wokefield Estate Mansion House review: A weekend break with a gin-loving twist
The grand Mansion House on the Wokefield Estate is within easy reach of London – and also Bombay Sapphire's distillery at Laverstoke Mill, a fact which has inspired a gin-themed weekend.
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Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire review: A deeply luxurious hotel that still retains a country-house feel
A grand country estate that's become a fine place to stay, The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers swish opulence and country charm within easy reach of London. Victoria Marston paid a visit.
