COUNTRY LIFE writers reveal the hotels that stood out to them in 2025

Find repose from fashion season’s frenetic pace and recharge at a stylish urban sanctuary in the centre of the action

Discover remote holiday homes, cosy coastal escapes and an all-out-opulent hotel

Saltmoore, North Yorkshire An oasis of calm between the wind-whipped North Sea and rugged North York Moors, Saltmoore is a glorious place to hole up away from the hustle and bustle of the world. With

Frazzled from what felt like a never-ending year, we booked into South Lodge hoping for a quiet countryside reset – and it certainly delivered. The Reeds is a cluster of eco-lodges set on the edge of

Whether you’re seeking private hot tubs, pools or pontoons, enjoy a week of luxury by spreading the costs between friends and family. Here are some of our favourite self-catering stays in Cornwall for 2026