10 of the best hotels near Europe’s main railway stations
City breaks in Paris, Berlin, Brussels and more get a characterful twist at these hotels and hostels within walking distance of the big terminals
10 of the UK’s best hotels and hostels for cyclists and walkers
From hostels with drying rooms to pubs with storage and hotels with a pick-up service, unleash your wild side at one of these secluded yet practical places to stay
10 of the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe
There are must-sees, of course, but to really get under the skin of Europe’s great cities go for our pick of less-touristy districts
Luxury and history rub shoulders in this country hotel: Hartwell House review
Old-fashioned comforts and service, scones for tea and superb gardens … this grand Buckinghamshire hotel makes a wonderful escape
10 of the UK’s best vineyard and distillery stays
Rooms with a brew: vineyards, breweries and distilleries where you can raise a glass and spend the night in a hotel or cottage
Minha casa é sua casa: The family who turned their Lisbon home into a hotel
In a 1900s building in Lisbon, António Costa Lopes and Filipa Fortunato have created an intimate hotel that feels like a family home – because it is one
Crafty getaway: 10 of the best creative boltholes in the UK
From boutique hotels showcasing local art to historic and artists’ houses offering creative workshops, here are artistic breaks in beautiful surroundings
Shining lights: an eco-break in Northumberland’s dark-sky country
Battlesteads hotel is a beacon of sustainability and green ideals, and with an observatory onsite offers stellar stargazing – when the weather allows
UK hotel insolvencies hit five-year high as competition bites
Holiday accommodation hit by drop in business travel and tougher competition from rivals including Airbnb
Blissful isolation in the Highlands: Isle of Eriska Hotel review
Paradise on a private island in the Highlands
Five of the UK’s best new hotels for foodies: reviewed
Fantastic, inventive dishes, usually from locally sourced produce, make for culinary heaven at these characterful hotels and pubs-with-rooms
Grand touches and Dee valley views: Palé Hall hotel review
This refurbished country retreat was enjoyed by royalty and politicians and now makes a glamorous short-break escape
Winter weekenders: 15 picturesque UK towns for a pre-Christmas break
Brilliant Christmas shopping and festivities, cosy pubs and winter walks make these towns perfect for a getaway ahead of the big day
Sea views and seal trips on the Norfolk coast: hotel review
The Blakeney – in Holt, north Norfolk – is large, cosy and has an award-winning restaurant, and makes a great base to explore this lovely part of the country
Britain’s top 10 coastal retreats
These winter winners offer great stays for an off-season break – of windswept walks or just being cosy – and feature lighthouses, inns, forts and crofters’ cottages