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

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

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

Danielle Bux found the ultimate country escape from her hectic US lifestyle in this 17th-century cottage, which she renovated remotely during the pandemic

Paula Costa and David Rushford put their own stamp on this historic former post office with a considered blend of old and new, and a calm, neutral palette