Whether you prefer to wake up to a beach or river view, you can take your pick from one of these boutique places to stay – all are on or near the water.
Masseria San Domenico hotel
Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia, Italy
PAMPERED PARADISE
Throw off your robe and dip into the spectacular seawater pool, indulge in luxurious Thalassotherapy spa treatments and sunbathe by fragrant olive trees, wild rosemary, grapes and figs, at this glorious gay-friendly hotel. A restored 15th century masseria, with beautifully furnished rooms, ….
Hotel Villa Ducale
Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Tasteful and tranquil in Taormina
Beautiful Taormina has attracted both lovers and creators of the arts for centuries, and with views across the town to Mount Etna and down to the Naxos Bay, the terrace at Hotel Villa Ducale is simply poetry come alive. Sit back on ….
Hotel V…
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain
Top of the world boutique hotel in Vejer
In the heart of one of Spain’s most beautiful hill top towns, with stunning views, is this stylish and intimate boutique hotel. Relax or explore, but don’t miss the views across to Morocco from the rooftop terrace.
Tuddenham Mill
Suffolk, England
WATERSIDE SETTING
An historic watermill which has been sympathetically restored into a contemporary, sumptuous more-than-the-average boutique hotel with a stunning restaurant recently awarded the coveted three AA rosettes and named Suffolk’s Best Restaurant in the Suffolk Food and Drink Awards 2016. There are also six ….
Kókkini Porta Rossa
Rhodes, Greece
ISLAND PERFECTION BEHIND THE RED DOOR
Tucked just inside the stunning ancient fortified old town of Rhodes, this beautifully restored house has five lovely, serene and sumptuous suites. Stone walls, Persian carpets, polished boards, space and light and a beautiful courtyard for enjoying breakfasts and dinners of stunning ….
Pino di Loto Boutique B&B
Syros, Greece
HEAVENLY VIEW
Luxurious, gay-friendly Greek island boutique B&B accommodation, Pino di Loto comes with jaw-dropping views of the Aegean sea, gorgeous sunsets and picturesque traditional village. Relaxing by the pool with a freshly shaken cocktail offers a sublime opportunity to relax, as does strolling ….
Little Stone House
Tarifa, Andalucia, Spain
Wild Andalucian beach house
Overlooking the white sandy beach and rugged coastline of Tarifa, with views across to Morocco, Little Stone House was designed to blend in to its amazing setting and exploit those views. Watersports, exploration and relaxation are all possible from this quirky and ….
Manor Cottage
Liskeard, Cornwall
Stylish Cornish Holiday Cottage
Escaping the stresses of daily life in a fairytale family holiday cottage in Cornwall has never looked so good. Heritage meets modern comforts at this gorgeous estate known for its focus on wellness and unbelievably beautiful landscape.
Kincaple Stables
St Andrews, Scotland
Elegant St Andrews holiday cottages
Two beautifully converted and designed holiday cottages, each sleeping four, just outside of historic St Andrews. A golfer’s delight, but in an area where there’s more than just golf – think beaches and castles, beautiful towns and fab shopping – these quaint ….
La Nogalera Escape
Torremolinos, Andalucia
Chic Costa Apartment
Close to superb beaches, cultural hotspots and historic cities this stylish holiday apartment for up to six in one of Spain’s iconic and historic coastal resorts, is an easy escape to the Costa del Sol.