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.
St Valery
Alnmouth, Northumberland, England
BOUTIQUE BEACHSIDE HIDEAWAY
The perfect hideaway for grown-ups, St Valery, is your dream boutique B&B. With just four immaculate rooms, it effortlessly pulls off stylish hospitality, with a welcoming, homely atmosphere. There are lots of little extras here, too many to choose a favorite, but ….
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 ….
Villa Paradiso
Cagliari, Sardinia
Sardinian villa with amazing sea views
A rare find; a Sardinian villa for four with a private pool and stunning sea views which doesn’t cost the earth. Take in the views from every room and enjoy the saltwater pool during the day and the stars from your terrace ….
Il Cubo
Nardò, Salento, Puglia, Italy
ARCHITECTURAL MASTERY IN ANCIENT ITALY
Tucked away in a courtyard setting in the historic quarter of beautiful, unspoilt Nardò is this architect-designed sanctuary for two. The open plan living space, with its suspended romantic sleeping loft, is towered over by the original vaulted stone ceilings. Simply close Il ….
Villa Gelosa
Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Chic Sardinian Retreat
Stylish, chic and thoroughly Italian, Sardinia has long been a holiday destination for the cool (and often famous) traveller. Villa Gelosa, with its incredibly stylish interiors, amazing setting and laid back vibe is the perfect retreat. Walk to the beach from this ….
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 ….
Bossington Hall
Porlock, Somerset
Country House Retreat in Somerset
With views down to the sea and surrounded by incredible, untouched, Exmoor countryside, full of superb walking routes, this Lutyens style country house B&B offers an escape to a quieter, less hurried time. But with tennis and squash courts onsite and an ….
Cartshed Cottages
Sharrington, Holt, Norfolk, England
COASTAL DESIGN
It’s the English seaside – but not as we know it. These utterly sophisticated cottages for two and four, set in the grounds of a Jacobean manor house, offer designer exclusivity with a relaxing, coastal vibe. Tranquil, private and close to oyster ….
Hooppells Torr
Kingston, Devon
Serene Escape in Devon
Retreat to the lush, sprawling countryside of Devon and this beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse B&B. Explore nearby coast and moors, or simply read a book in the manicured gardens brimming with wildlife. Prepare to be recharged.
Tenuta Borgia
Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy
A RUGGED JEWEL
Ancient architecture merges with a Mediterranean landscape of pinewoods and palms in the creation of Tenuta Borgia. On a UNESCO protected island (noted for its ancient vine cultivation methods) Tenuta Borgia’s Dammuso Grande is a listed heritage building and combines rough luxury ….
