Rustic Hotels
The Hundred House Hotel - A slice of English eccentricityThe Hundred House  
Hotel
Set in the dew-dripped hills of Shropshire, England, this 17th-century Tithe Barn is an inn with a unique charm. Indeed, parts of the house even date back to a 14th-century coaching inn. The character of the property has been lavishly preserved with rust-tiled floors, exposed brickwork, oak paneling, and beams …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Norton  United Kingdom  West Europe
Hotel Burg Wernberg - 13th Century Bavarian CastleHotel Burg  
Wernberg
The castle-studded landscapes and great road infrastructure make Bavaria the perfect place for castle hunting. But why not take your holiday a step further and actually make one of the castles your home for a couple of nights? Hotel Burg Wernberg, located in a 13th-century castle and boasting proud 5 …
Accommodation types: Castle
Location: Wernberg-Köblitz  Germany  West Europe
The Henry Hotel Cebu - Quirky Design In The PhilippinesThe Henry  
Cebu
The Henry Hotel is a hotel in Cebu City (in the Philippines) and offers quite a unique experience for guests. The motto of this boutique hotel is “like no other,” and it sure lives up to it. Full of personality and charm, The Henry is gaining popularity from local and …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Cebu City  Philippines  Southeast Asia
Hotel Saint Merry - Former Presbytery Turned Into Gothic HeavenSaint Merry  
Hotel
Amid a host of chic, modern boutique hotels, the Hotel Saint-Merry stands as a historical testament to the rich heritage of the Marais quarter in Paris. This former presbytery of Saint Merry’s church, or former clergy quarters, was converted into a 12 room hotel that transports you through time to …
Accommodation types: Church
Location: Paris  France  West Europe
G-Rough Rome - Ancient Yet Modern Luxury In The Historic Heart Of RomeG-Rough  
Rome
Centrally located and just a three-minute walk from Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most famous squares, this refined 10-suite hotel is set in a townhouse dating back to the 16th century. Each suite is decorated in a mix of vintage and modern pieces; some suites even have balconies with wonderful …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Rome  Italy  West Europe
The Waterhouse At South Bund - The Love For Visible Concrete In ShanghaiThe Waterhouse  
at South Bund
While the exterior of the Waterhouse lacks shine and sparkle, the interior rooms of this hotel are sleek and modern, decorated in crisp whites and light wood. The industrial exterior of this hotel, located in Shanghai, comes from its former life as a warehouse, dating back to the 1930s. It …
Accommodation types: Design   Industrial
Location: Shanghai  China  East Asia
La Purificadora - Spectacular 19th-Century Factory Upgrade In PueblaLa Purificadora  
A former 19th-century water purifying factory, Hotel La Purificadora, is located in the historic city of Puebla, Mexico. The retention of many of the building's original elements, including exposed stone walls and stone aqueducts, lends La Purificadora an air of history and authenticity. At the same time, modern influences like …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Puebla  Mexico  North America
Rutundu Log Cabins - Rough-Luxe At Mount KenyaRutundu  
Log Cabins
Rough-Luxe is an aesthetic, an artistic style that involves leaving a purposely unfinished look to an interior. Dark woods and clean unobstructed lines are used to leave a few highlights of the design. Here, on the shores of Lake Rutundu in Kenya, the highlights are undoubtedly the gorgeous views from …
Accommodation types: Nature   Remote
Location: Meru  Kenya  Africa
Follonico - Romantic Tuscan Farmhouse GetawayFollonico  
Billed as a “four suite B&B,” the Follonico bears only a loose resemblance to the shabby seaside experience of the usual B&Bs found in Europe. It is run by a husband and wife team and is perfect for a quiet getaway in the Toscana countryside. Breakfast is served reassuringly late …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional
Location: Torrita di Siena  Italy  West Europe
Monaci delle Terre Nere - Boutique Hotel At The Foothills Of Mount EtnaMonaci delle  
Terre Nere
You can find the beautiful rural Relais of Monaci Delle Terre Nere at the foothills of the still-active Mount Etna volcano. This boutique hotel has been certified as both bio and eco. Its organic farm spreads over 16 hectares, blessed with olive groves, citrus trees, and vineyards. As you would …
Accommodation types: Wine
Location: Zafferana Etnea  Italy  West Europe
Locanda Rosa Rosae - Magical Countryside Inn That Was Formerly A Water MillLocanda  
Rosa Rosae
The Locanda Rosa Rosae is a truly magical place nestled in the Venetian countryside. Surrounded by indescribable natural beauty, this bed and breakfast is a hidden gem waiting to welcome travelers. In a secluded locale between Treviso and Venice, this unique guesthouse is the embodiment of rustic charm. Originally built …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional
Location: San Bartolomeo  Italy  West Europe
Saugerties Lighthouse - The Maritime History HotelSaugerties  
Lighthouse
Esopus Creek is one of the essential tributes of the Hudson River. When the Europeans began to settle in America, the creek soon became an important trade route for the natives and the newcomers. As the first 200 years of settlement fly-by we see towns and villages springing up along …
Accommodation types: Lighthouse
Location: Saugerties  USA  North America
Monteverdi Tuscany - Beautiful World Heritage SiteMonteverdi  
In Tuscany, there is a beautiful villa that has been restored. With only seven rooms, this exclusive hotel has married modern furnishings with the traditional style. The half-ancient wooden beams hold up the ceiling as you sit in front of a 200-year-old fireplace next to a stone wall that was …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional   Wine
Location: Castiglioncello del Trinoro  Italy  West Europe
Det Hanseatiske Hotel - Historic Norwegian Hotel In BryggenDet Hanseatiske  
Hotel
Situated in a historic trading building – part of the Bryggen world heritage site – the Hanseatiske Hotel is a place where you can step back in time. In its long history the house has been a workplace, residence, warehouse, and restaurant. This 17th Century house has original features preserved …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Bergen  Norway  West Europe
Winterlake Lodge - Traditional Alaskan Log CabinsWinterlake  
Lodge
Alaska is one of the few frontiers left in the world. Its thick forests are home to moose, bears, and the occasional flinty-eyed huntsman. Your Alaskan lodge is a traditional log cabin built in the old bushman style. The furniture is all hand-carved and made locally. The five cabins are …
Accommodation types: Nature   Remote
Location: Anchorage  USA  North America
Castle Cottage Treehouse - Unique B&B In Rural SussexCastle Cottage  
Treehouse
The Tree House is part of the Castle Cottage B&B - a Strawberry Hill gothic mansion surrounded by rich woodland and dainty gardens set in rural West Sussex, England. The Tree House is actually built into a proud chestnut tree with thick branches that snake through the bedroom, traveling through …
Accommodation types: Treehouse
Location: Fittleworth  United Kingdom  West Europe
Les Folies de la Serve – Sizzling Gypsy CaravansLes Folies  
de la Serve
Deep in the rolling hilled wine regions of France, you can find a selection of beautifully restored traditional Gypsy Caravans. These are available for hire and are decorated in four different styles reflecting all kinds of Gypsy Heritage. You can be transported into a lifestyle that hasn’t changed for centuries …
Accommodation types: Gypsy   Traditional   Trailer
Location: Ouroux  France  West Europe
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