A genuinely secluded, sea-facing stay with pools, a sauna reset, and space for slow days. Beach access and a self-contained setup make it ideal for switching off without leaving the landscape.

A restored cottage village that trades gloss for character and calm. The setting is genuinely removed, so the days feel slower, quieter, and more elemental.

A Victorian library turned boutique hotel, with 75 rooms each named after a different historical figure. Thoughtful rather than theatrical, and easy to settle into, hammam in the basement, rooftop bar upstairs, and The Page restaurant if you don't want to go anywhere.

A floating, one-of-a-kind base with dock views and an on-board restaurant that makes evenings easy. Best for travellers who want London to feel different, calmer, and more self-contained.

One building, three lifetimes of history, and a design by Tristan Auer that makes every era feel intentional rather than nostalgic. You can do spa calm in the morning, Roxo cocktails at dusk, and a late night in the same club where Depeche Mode once played — all without changing address.

Seven sins, seven floors, one very committed concept. The playful sensuality lands well for couples, and the red-and-black hammam in the basement gives it a proper wellness edge that doesn't take itself too seriously.