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Christmas at Raffles London at The OWO: Christofle silver trees, a fir-cone chandelier and festive bakes
Parisian silversmith Christofle is dressing the former Old War Office for December, from two silver-hung trees and a spiralling staircase chandelier to Yazid Ichemrahen’s Yule log and a bedtime story left on your pillow.
Christmas in Cork and Killarney: festive stays, afternoon teas and New Year’s Eve at three Irish heritage hotels
From a three-day Christmas at five-star Hayfield Manor to mince pies at The Great Southern Killarney, the Scally family’s festive line-up is out. Here’s what’s on, what it costs, and how to time it around the parades and markets.
Four Seasons Bali’s Season of Sacred Water: slow wellness escapes in Jimbaran Bay and Sayan
Gong-soundtracked massages by the sea, an hour’s nap in a silk hammock to the rush of the Ayung River: from October to March, Four Seasons’ two Bali resorts are building their stays around the island’s relationship with water.
Gothic stays for Halloween: 5 spooky UK hideaways to book if you dare
A ruin wrapped in metal, a church with its stained glass intact and a dovecot with glowing nesting boxes. These are the most atmospheric places to spend Halloween in Britain, from Herefordshire to the Cairngorms.
Chiva-Som Hua Hin named No. 1 destination spa, Rest of the World, for 2026
Condé Nast Traveller’s readers have recognised the beachfront Thai retreat, where personalised wellness programmes meet tropical gardens. A year-end offer adds a little extra time or an additional meal to stays.
Waldorf Astoria London at Admiralty Arch names OSKIA as its spa partner
Exclusive treatments, a hydrotherapy pool and couples’ treatment rooms are planned for the landmark hotel, which is due to open later in 2026 on London’s ceremonial approach to Buckingham Palace.
UBA Shoreditch’s festive menu: Pan-Asian sharing plates for Christmas 2026
Cranberry-sauced prawns, chicken Wellington and clementine panna cotta feature in a sharing menu from £65 per person, with red-and-gold interiors and a private room for smaller celebrations.
Lister Farmhouse opens in Malham: a new country stay in the Yorkshire Dales
Thirteen individually designed bedrooms and a restored Victorian coaching inn give Malham a new base for a Dales escape. Here’s what to expect, from window seats overlooking the dale to village-pub dining, nearby walks and breakfast-inclusive rates.
The Shepherd Mayfair opens: a new boutique hotel in historic Shepherd Market
Mansion-inspired rooms, British art and Champagne trifle bring plenty of character to this new London address. Fayre and The Lounge are already welcoming guests, with late-night cocktail bar Teddy’s due to follow in November.
Ruby Lilou opens in Marseille with a rooftop terrace and yacht-inspired rooms
Between the Vieux Port and La Joliette, Ruby’s first French hotel pairs a 24-hour bar with an adjoining workspace. Opening rates start at €130 a night for one guest, including breakfast.
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