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.
Rooks Nest and The Cove
Start Bay, Dartmouth
Super stylish coastal Devon escapes
Two eco friendly and stylish holiday chalets each with amazing coastal views, saunas and hot tubs and both offering a total escape from the world.
Manor Town House
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
Stylish Seaside Wales
Being in the heart of quirky, historic and picturesque Fishguard means that during your stay you’ve the best of all worlds; superb cuisine and culture, beautifully sandy beaches and some incredible walking routes along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path – all on the ….
Venus Sunrise
Santorini, Greece
Incredible Santorini views
Just nine suites of various sizes make this boutique hotel on Santorini a unique retreat, perfect for romantic Greek island escapes. Hot tubs in every suite and a private plunge pool for the villa which sleeps six make for a chilled vibe, ….
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, ….
Wellhayes Barn
Dorset, England
WOODLAND GEM
Lovingly restored, Wellhayes Barn provides seclusion and escape in an unforgettable setting. This gay-friendly lakeside house has been stylishly renovated; think big metal framed windows making the most of the setting, designer furniture mixed with the owner’s carpentry creations all surrounded by ….
Tas Otel
Alacati, Izmir, Turkey
Romantic Turkish Retreat
Escape to this getaway by the Aegean Sea and you’ll see why its regarded as one of the very best of its kind. Originally a stately mansion, Tas Otel was the first boutique hotel in the region. With B&B rooms and two ….
The Old Rectory hotel
Exmoor, Devon, England
COASTAL SOLITUDE
A beautiful Georgian rectory surrounded by the most dramatic of landscapes combined with fine dining and the pleasure of luxurious boutique hotel living make this perfect for a romantic escape with or without your walking boots. Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Top 10 ….
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.
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 ….
Casal dei Fichi apartments
Le Marche, Italy
LUXURY IN THE SUN
This beautifully restored farmhouse, with six very comfortable apartments for two, has stunning views of the Italian countryside and is the perfect setting for a lazy holiday exploring the real Italy, heading off to the Adriatic or simply flopping by the pool. ….