A traveler’s hideaway tucked in the 2,000-year-old German city of Cologne, the QVEST is a beautifully designed hotel that expertly blends old and contemporary and can be found within a gothic building behind St. Gereon's Basilica. Built in 1897, the building was formerly home to the Historical Archive of Cologne. ...

Set in the Irish countryside, just outside the town of Tralee famous for its rose festival, Ballyseede Castle is surrounded by 30 acres of woodland and rich history. Entering the gates of the castle you are immediately set back in time. Doric columns, ornate cornices, oak staircase, marble fireplaces, vintage ...

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 ...

The Tulloch Castle Hotel is what is left of the 12th century Tulloch Castle. Many original features are retained in the hotel, like the castle’s walls, the Great Hall, fireplaces and ceilings. Many years ago only a Chief of the Clan or Laird could stay in such a prominent castle ...

As you approach the Ardanaiseig Hotel, you can feel the magic and lore of the Scottish highlands. Located on the shores of Loch Awe and in the shadow of Ben Cruachan, the land on which the hotel stands is steeped in local myths and legends. As you walk the halls ...

The Castello di Petroia is an impressive medieval fortress set amid the rolling hills of the Umbria region of Italy. Perched above the Chiascio Valley, the castle dates back to the 12th Century and was witness to many historically significant events. Thanks to extensive restorations, the Castello di Petroia has ...

The Relais Cattedrale offers a stunning oasis in the heart of the medieval town of Asti, Italy. Surrounded by the bustling life of Palazzo Curbis di San Michele, this boutique hotel provides the perfect setting to begin your tour of Monferrato and unwind after a long day of exploration. The ...

Situated near the town of Mirepoix in southern France, the Airstream Retro Trailer Park offers vintage accommodations in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The quirky trailer park is comprised of 15 aluminum trailers, most of which were all brought from the United States. Owners Perry and Coline Balfour have transformed ...

How would you like to camp out? The very idea of the Nightfall Wilderness Camp sounds like paradise. It is a naturalist escape location, with crystal-clear rapids and ancient Lamington National Park rainforests. However, inside your tent you can expect fire place, vintage tin-bath, rain head shower and handbasin made ...

The Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is an historical site, first constructed in 1928 and placed above the desert capital of Jodhpur. It was originally a palace and the last of the great palaces of India. Besides twenty-six acres of lush foliage and gardens, the palace hotel also features art-deco ...

The Hotel Imperial Vienna has been standing well over 100 years, first opening in 1873. It has since developed a reputation for excellent five-star services including butlers, amazing artworks, and uniquely designed rooms and suites. Deluxe rooms measure over 35 square meters and have stylish sofa or plush armchairs for ...

*A renovated vintage truck* What a name. Is a play on “behemoth” meaning large or monstrous? Is it a portmanteau of “beer” and “moth” referring to a drunk ghost butterfly (maybe that’s why they keep bumping into bulbs)? Whatever the etymology, the reality is a B&B experience you’ll never forget. ...

*Britain’s best hotel?* Trip Advisor called this the best hotel in Britain. Perhaps they are right. I mean, when your room features a gold day bed, a jar full of jelly beans and 48 bars of soap to choose from, you know they are going the extra mile. Located near ...

*Draw your breaks* The Great Western Railway was founded in 1833 and would eventually link London to Wales and the South West of England. The Victorians soon dubbed it “God’s Wonderful Railway” as it opened up miles of coastline and new holiday destinations to Londoners. Cornwall, with hundreds of miles ...

The Casa Zinc is a boutique hotel situated in the resort town of La Barra where the beaches and parties are only minutes away. This hotel was imagined and built by antique fanatic, Aaron Hojman. He salvaged and restored all the antique and vintage stuff you can see here. He ...

*1920s Safari Experience* Safari holidays first started in the early 20th Century. It was a time when Africa captured the imagination of people in Western Europe and the adventurous elite made their way to grasslands and rivlets of Kenya. The Cottar family have been offering guided expeditions in Kenya since ...

**The converted church hotel** This is a hotel in an historic church located in the art heart of Northern Europe, Mechelen where there are loads of amazing buildings, paintings and sculptures. Many were created in the sixteenth century renaissance. So when you’re done craning your neck and making impressed noises ...

The multi-award winning Blue Train is a luxury train which takes you from Pretoria to Cape Town through Africa’s most delicious scenery. The journey is a long one, 27 hours, but it will feel way too short to you encapsulated as you are in a suite that is as luxurious ...

*Besotted with Ottoman* Sitting boldly in Old Istanbul, Hotel Niles is located near all the best sites: the Blue Mosque, Iyos Sophia and Topkapi Palace. It is the perfect base for you to explore the city from and one you will secretly long to return to. Why? Well look at ...

Fascinating stuff, this hotel. It was built in 1728 and could well be the smallest hotel in the world. The story goes like this: back in ye olden days in Germany, couples who wanted to marry had to own property. So some enterprising local put down his frothy beer and ...

This old English railway station was used by King Edward VII to visit the nearby Goodwood racecourse. You can stay in the station building or in one of four converted Pullman carriages which used to be the finest way to travel by train. Breakfast is served in the waiting room ...

In the bloodbath of medieval Europe, ruling families had a lot to loose. Their serfs were vulnerable to attack from all sides. So they designed their villages around a central ruling tower - like the Prendiparte Tower which stands at 12 storeys tall. Ruling families would each have a floor ...