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.
Eteoro Suites
Santorini, Greece
Luxury boutique hotel with Caldera views
An intimate and quiet luxury, boutique hotel on Santorini away from all the hustle and bustle of Oia with incredible views across the Caldera and its crystal blue waters.
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 ….
Tinsmith’s House B&B
Aylsham, North Norfolk, England
UNIQUE BOLTHOLE
A beautifully renovated 18th-century tinsmith’s workshop, this gorgeous B&B is one-of-a-kind. Styled with a superb collection of art and design pieces, it’s more than a pretty face. With sublime home-cooked breakfasts, charming owners and friendly dogs, it has a big heart too.
El Monte Bajo
Nerja, Malaga
Traditional Spanish farmhouse holiday
Up in the hills just outside of Nerja on Spain’s southern coast, is El Monte Bajo, a traditional, stylish, spacious and welcoming farmhouse villa with stunning gardens, breathtaking elevated views and large pool with boundless charm and a touch of magic. Ideal ….
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 ….
The Hen House
Carbost, Isle of Skye
View-filled modern coastal space
A unique, modern, eco-friendly holiday house for two (or a cosy four) nestled in a coastal peninsular on Skye with the most stunning views imaginable. With every turn there’s a view across rugged, unspoilt croft land and the tidal coast and cliffs of Loch ….
Hotel Flora
Gothenburg, Sweden
COME AS YOU ARE
Located in Gothenburg, on Sweden’s west coast, this independent hotel effortlessly combines design and fashion with a sense of “at home” comfort. The perfect hideaway for exploring all that the city and beautiful coastal area have to offer or else a great ….
Oyster Catchers Cottage
Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex
Quirky Essex Cottage Stay
A unique and personality-filled cottage for four in the heart of riverside Burnham-on-Crouch. Use dog-friendly Oyster Catchers as a base for exploring undiscovered corners of beautiful Essex or simply chilling in this newly renovated holiday cottage.
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 ….
Southcliffe B&B
Lynton, Devon
North Devon Boutique B&B
A beautiful Victorian house, in the heart of North Devon gem Lynton – as well as the Exmoor National Park – this stylish and intimate adult only B&B has incredible views and offers an ideal base to explore close to the Exmoor ….