AS YOU LIE
back on one of the rooftop day
beds or dip your feet into the refreshing
plunge pool at Palma’s Puro Hotel, you’ll
find your stresses back home melting
away. In the heart of the Old Town, but
with a free shuttle bus to Purobeach,
this former 18th-century palace is
as luxurious as it is contemporary,
welcoming its ‘global nomads’ into an
elegant environment. All 40 rooms are
Old Swan andMinster Mill
Bristol
—
Country retreat—
From €218
IT ALMOST FEELS
like there’s a quaint hotel
or traditional inn tucked behind every
corner in The Cotswolds, England’s
most picturesque region, thanks to its
rolling hills, honey-stoned buildings and
historical market towns. But which to
choose? If you’re looking for one with
charm, character, first-class service and
a gloriously secluded setting, you'll find
it at the Old Swan and Minster Mill. Part
15
th-century coaching inn, part
18
th-century traditional working woollen
mill, the hotel has 60 rooms, all recently
updated. It's as cosy as you'd expect, with
low-slung beams, wonderfully creaky
old doors and floors, and traditional
furnishings. The hotel is surrounded
by its own 65 acres of gardens and
orchards, and the Royal Hunting Forest
of Wychwood, with the River Windrush
gurgling through the property. The
setting and rooms aren’t the only things
to shout about: fantastic food is served
next to a roaring fire in The Old Swan
dining room, where the produce is fresh,
locally sourced whenever possible and
expertly mixed together to create simple
yet well-executed meals.
An idyllic spot for a mellow autumn
break.
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PuroOasis Urbano
Palma
—
Luxury city pad—
From €225
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fitted with state-of-the-art systems,
including iPhone/iPod docks, an
in-house digital library and free WiFi,
or – for the ultimate indulgence – book
into the private wing, which has 11 suites,
concealed sun terraces and a courtesy
bar. The prime location, effortless style
and signature soundtrack create a vibe
that’s more Miami than Mallorca – and
hard to resist.
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WORDS CLAIRE MARTIN, JULIA HOLMES, FREYJA HUDSON, SYEMA MAJEED
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