Europe and Middle East

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The Angel Hotel Abergavenny

13/12/2016 by .
Exterior without shop

The Angel Hotel Abergavenny has come a long way since its early days as part of the old THF portfolio. Its family ownership over the last fourteen years has lovingly transformed the hotel into one of Monmouth’s destination properties. Particularly relevant considering Abergavenny is the gateway to the Brecon Beacons and a prominent foodie town since the conception of its twice yearly food festival.

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Mews Suites at Sopwell House Review

10/11/2016 by .
Mews Suites At Sopwell House

With the recent refurb of its Mews Suites at Sopwell House, Andy Mossack discovers what is going on behind the gates.

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Black Swan Hotel. Boutique luxury and excellent dining.

04/11/2016 by .
You have only to look at the exterior of the Black Swan Hotel to realise that it’s certain to have quite a life-story to tell.

You have only to look at the exterior of the Black Swan Hotel to realise that it’s certain to have quite a life-story to tell.

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Devonshire Arms Hotel. Discover glorious Yorkshire Dales views.

20/10/2016 by .

New Residences at The Langham London. Experience Private luxury living.

14/10/2016 by .
There is something quite special about bypassing the ground floor check in and heading straight for the 3rd floor Langham Club private reception. Such is the benefit of getting Club access for the new Residences at The Langham London.

There is something quite special about bypassing the ground floor check in and heading straight for the 3rd floor Langham Club private reception. Such is the benefit of getting Club access for the new Residences at The Langham London.

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Il Borro Hotel. Discover a Grand Tuscan estate.

10/10/2016 by .
Il Borro Hotel Village with Bridge

If it’s every middle class Englanders dream to own a villa in Tuscany, fashion magnate Ferruccio Ferragamo went one better with Il Borro Hotel.

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First Luxury Art Hotel. Discover this Nobleman’s Palace in Rome

09/10/2016 by .

Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi

03/10/2016 by .
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Early morning in Amalfi and the sun is nearly melting the tiles on my balcony. It is however a small price to pay for such a heavenly view, on the cliff top some 80 metres above the town and the endless expanse of the Mediterranean. The NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi has had to endure this same view for over seven centuries, when it was originally a monastery and I have to admit, right now, I am having something of a religious experience myself.

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Chateau Asturias near Carcassonne. Renting a chateau has never felt so good.

28/09/2016 by .

Maistra Hotel Lone, Rovinj

21/09/2016 by .
Hote Lone Exterior 3

As I pull up to the entrance of Maistra Hotel Lone in Rovinj, Croatia, I can’t deny I’m really excited. After all, an epic 90 minute journey across three countries from Trieste Airport is surely enough excitement for one day isn’t it?

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