From its iconic fairytale turret to its tail-like elevated walkway leading to the welcoming deck with pretty flower planters, rocking chairs and a large gleaming copper bath, every detail of this magical treehouse borders on fantasy. There aren’t many places that can inspire such dramatic wonder on arrival, and throughout a stay – Hesleyside Huts is most definitely one of them.
There’s a special aura to Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada. It struck us as soon as we arrived. The interior design is beautiful; white fans and woven wooden lampshades dotted overhead, lush green tropical vines spiralling across the ceiling, over pristine white archways, and the bright green leaves of potted plants reaching up between the white and tan-coloured furniture. But it was the sense of calm, homeliness and assured comfort that was most enchanting.
Luxury countryside hotels in the UK are some of the best in the world. Stately homes, mansions, treehouses and castles all surrounded by awe-inspiring nature make incredible places to stay. And there’s something magical about them too. The very best resorts make you feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of pure fiction. These are our picks of the best luxury countryside hotels that make you feel like you’re in a British novel.
Silversands Grand Anse was a resort we’d wanted to visit for what seemed like forever. It has the longest infinity pool in the Caribbean, the architecture is chic, minimalist, eye-catching and most appealing the hotel’s located right on the shores of Grand Anse, one of the most beautiful beaches in Grenada.
A spectacular boutique luxury hotel immersed in Grenada’s natural beauty, Silversands Beach House wowed us on arrival with its unique show-stopping architecture and left us completely obsessed with its dreamy secluded white sand beach.
Luxurious treehouse accommodation, moreish comfort food, cosy bar fires and nowhere else to be. Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, a 5 star Relais & Chateaux hotel bordering the otherworldly New Forest in England, took us off grid for a few days and nestled us among the trees. When people talk about slow living this is now what we think of, and where we yearn to be.
Beautiful beaches in the Caribbean is probably our specialist subject. We’re obsessed. We’ve stood awe-struck along the shores of close to 30 different Caribbean beaches dotted around the region, all offering something different, and all stunningly beautiful. These are our top picks, along with the best hotels to stay at right on the shore.
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