Gourmet Escapes

The perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of modern day life. If you are looking to get away from it all without giving up on the good things that modern life has to offer, then you will have found the perfect spot in the Agriturismo M...

The “Antica Dimora del Gruccione” is a 17th century mansion of Spanish design, entirely made of stone with arches, barrelled ceilings, wooden beams and ancient wrought iron throughout the structure, and furnished with confortable original antiques...

A distinguished, well-travelled, poetic gentleman of a hotel. Wonderful, wonderful food blended with the sensual luxury of a restored 16th Century Provençal farmhouse, lavender, rose gardens and olive groves, hotel L’Oustau de Baum...

Independently of the reason that brought you here – whether it is work, skiing, hiking or simply just relaxing and enjoying the creative Swiss cuisine – this is definitely the place to be! Idyllically located in central Switzerland at Lake Luce...

Originally built by descendants of an old English aristocratic family, Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda has been carefully extended over the last few years within a subtropical garden, to provide an extremely sumptuous setting.Given the gently terra...

This charming, restored Andalusian manor house lies in the middle of olive groves, in the beautiful region of Andalusia. Once arrived, you will discover a nice swimming pool, ideal for summer days, as well as fireplaces, more adequate for cooler w...

Everything in this small family run hotel seems to fit in nicely together. The hosts, Imanol and Elixabet are charming and urbane, the setting of Donamaria is within an awe inspiring and little known enclave of the Navarra Pyrenees, the two hou...

Previously an old water mill, Molino del Santo was acquired by an English couple and transformed into a rural hotel in the small town of Benaoján, in the magnificent Natural Park of Grazalema , close to Ronda. It is a quiet and comfort...

You could set up a tent on Corumbau and still enjoy a truly special stay here. Corumbau beach is simply stunning and all one expects from a land as exotic and wild as Brazil's Bahia east coast. Sky blue waters, coconut groves, clear sands (over 2...

Hostal la Plaça is a most charming and beautiful small hotel in the middle of a picturesque village. You'll be right at the Costa Brava and only 25 minutes from Barcelona. The building, a former farmhouse, is from the 17th century and was...

This truly is a great base for discovering the beautiful region of Cinque Terre. You drive off the main road of Levanto and within 6 km arrive at a green and peaceful oasis - and smiles all round. It’s that sort of family friendly atmos...

A hotel where flair and imagination is the order of the day and each room offers a theme connected to Andalusian history and romance. Hence we have rooms such as the “Philosophers Study” with its illuminated floor panel and secret...

Can Joan Capó is a traditional Majorcan home that we have transformed into a romantic four-star boutique hotel. Each of the ten guest rooms has its own character and most of the furniture has been handmade by us. Our hotel is the perfect choice fo...

The origins of this hotel go back a long way - 1698 to be precise, as evidenced by the recently discovered local archives that point to this date. The comforts, though, are utterly modern. The present building, for example, is “only&r...

How about taking a break from everything and leaving reality behind for a dreamy natural environment? Located in the old village of Flatey, in the very heart of Breiðafjörður, Iceland, The Flatey Hotel offers everything you´ve always been dream...

The 'Kong Arthur' Hotel is a beautiful, family run design hotel located in the center of Copenhagen, next to Lake Peblinge Sø. It perfectly balances modern design and sustainability. It belongs to the small hotel chain 'Arthu...

The Hotel is situated in the small town Artá in the northeast or Majorca, at the foot of the nature park Llevant. The family house, has been refurbished since the end of 2010 and converted into a small boutique hotel. The new opening was...

Taberna del Alabardero is a carefully and discerningly restored mansion (and birthplace of the great 19th century poet Cavestany) that still radiates a certain fin-de-siecle elegance. Inside, the square layout includes an attractive inner pat...

We love the concept of this divine hotel, sorry we mean the Vine Hotel, and on the scale of one to ten in hipness, we’d say it rates a 12! This is a place of pure sophistication but with simplicity and soul. Just look at the pictures to...

Top notch luxury and Michelin standard cuisine. The Hotel Vila Joya is a superbly located neo-Moorish style villa, positioned as it is with the ocean at its feet and surrounded by pine woods and a wonderful garden replete with palm trees, cyp...

Once the home of a poet and now a beautiful hotel above the town of Cortona, Tuscany, we fell in love with Il Falconiere, its views across the Tuscan landscape and its private groves of olive trees and vines. The building dates back to the 16...

Want to get a feel of what it must have been like to live in the golden era of the Moors? Then come to the Vejer and stay at the Casa del Califa. Vejer is one of the best preserved of the Arab white towns. Almost 500 years of Islamic dominati...

A lovely little Tuscany hotel still off the beaten track. Unless you are a connoisseur of fine white truffles, you may never have heard of San Giovanni d’Asso, a small hamlet nestled comfortably in the hills of this beautiful and relati...

Who was Ottone III? History buffs might recognise him as none other than the Holy Roman Emperor (and King of Germany, for that matter) way back in the 9th Century. Legend has it that in 988, Otto III, to give him his English name, spent a night...

A superb old country estate house in every respect: labyrinthine 15th century architecture, sumptuous comfort, peaceful, romantic and made all the more charming for its remoteness.The nearest village, for example, is 12 km away and just accessing...

Located in Provence, the historical village of Grignan is home to our charming 4-star hotel: cross the gate and enter through our garden.  The joy of life is felt in our distinguished rooms offering views onto the garden or fountain. ...

For such a well visited country Italy sure does have some hidden gems. Take the Locanda del Feudo, for instance, a real place of discovery which values tradition, charm, fine cuisine and wine above all else. Above all else is actually an ap...

Wonderful interior design, a location to die for within the ramparts of beautiful old Essaouira and the azure seas of Morocco in abundant view, all help make the Madada Mogador a rather special place to stay. If you don’t take our word for it,...

Masseria Prosperi is a perfect mix of nature, animals and elegance. There, up to 18 people can be accommodated. Common areas are: the living room with the kitchen (which can be used only if the whole house is rented); the relax area with heated...

This is what happens when all the right raw materials are in place and you transform a seaside cum moutainside cum countryside historic country house into an entirely up to date stylish boutique accommodation. You see, the Relais Monaci delle...

A bucolic oasis in the Algarve 10 minutes away from Vilamoura there lies a little bucolic paradise in the shape of the “Red Onion” to give the Cebola Vermelha its English name. In many respects it is an apt description, for guests t...

It has been said more than once that getting to meet Giovanni, the wonderful host of Riyad Al Moussika, is reason enough to visit Marrakech. Such is his hospitality, “nothing is too much” attitude and story telling capacities that g...

Great For: Gourmet Escapes, Romantic stay To paraphrase a famous nursery rhyme, one little piggy went to Hampshire, one little piggy went Dorset and one little piggy went to near Bath. What do we mean by that? Well, a few years back Robin H...

The Torre de Palma is a very chic manor house in Alentejo. It offers numerous and big rooms, which are all decorated in warm tones and with nature elements. Nothing seems out of place here. The furniture is of high quality. Stroll through Ale...

Vasco Gallego and his wife have a quite famous restaurant in Lisbon, but what they really appreciate is living in Vale de Gaio, surrounded by nature. This small hotel, a former “pousada”, lies right on the shore of the Torrão water reservoir.&nbsp...

Sophisticated Manor house – excellent for gourmets and Port Wine lovers.The extremely well located Vintage House - set as it is in the heart of the Douro Valley overlooking the symbolic river - is somewhat different to the usual accommodation foun...