July 20, 2009 at 4:48 pm (4* Hotels, Canary Islands, Honeymoon, Rental Accommodation, Rural, Unique, Wedding)
The Garden Villas of the 4*Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora Hotel on the Canary Island of Tenerife are in a class of their own.
With a large terrace facing towards the sea and a private swimming pool these spacious suites provide an outdoor for a romantic butler served dinner under the stars.
Garden Villa Bathroom
Designed by world-renowned architect Álvaro Sans, to flow with the coast line and represena great palace of pavilions, towers and gardens – sheer delight.
January 10, 2009 at 11:59 am (Honeymoon, Lanzarote, Luxury Hotels, Private, Romantic Hotel, Rural, Small Hotels, Spanish Island, Unique)
The small Canary Island of Lanzarote boasts a growing crop of quality rural hotels. Check out this new addition – Casa del Hilario.
Boutique Hotel, Lanzarote, Casa de Hilario
Casa de Hilario has been created from a finca named after the hermit Hilario, who according to folklore was the only human left in the region after the volcanic eruptions of 1730 to 1736.
Lanzarote Casa deHilario bedroom
The seven bedroom property combines the best aspects of a rural retreat with all of the modern creature comforts normally associated with the best boutique hotels.
Situated in the National Park of Timanfaya with fantastic sea views Casa de Hilario is sure to please.
Thanks to Nick Ball from the Lanzorote Guide Book
November 21, 2008 at 9:29 am (Andalucia, Honeymoon, Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Romantic Hotel, Spas, Urban, Wedding)
Hospes Palacio de Bailío is a beautiful mish-mash of art, relics and luxury. Ask for a peaceful room over-looking the citrus patio. Feel like royalty as you soak up the sun on the four-poster sun bed by the pool.
The past and present mingle well here with thermal plunge pools, sauna and beauty salon and the ever-necessary Wifi connection, it’s a glorious retreat.
See here for more information on Hotel Hospes Palacio de Bailío
October 2, 2008 at 7:53 am (Honeymoon, Hotels, Luxury Hotels)
This fairy-tale romantic castle hotel was literally rescued from ashes. The 14th century Gothic building with its 16th century baroque tower are at the heart of this wonderful restored and transformed hotel in Girona.
Castell d' Emporada
The hotel has a tremendous history and the tower rooms have extraordinary views of the fields around the L´Empordá, the sea and the mountains. The interior decoration is a mix from each corner of the globe and each bedroom its own unique kingdom!
Enjoy the views at night from the terrace bar and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere with live music.
The Hotel’s restaurant prides itself on Mediterranean dishes with influences from the New World, made with top quality locally sourced ingredients. Lunches and dinners are 46 € aprox.
Castell D’Empordá, La Bisbal, Girona
September 4, 2008 at 9:58 am (5* Hotels, Gastronomy, Honeymoon, Hotels, Michelin Restaurants, Rural, Spanish Island, Spas)
READS is a privately owned luxury hotel on the gorgeous Island of Mallorca, nestling at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains it is surrounded by 20,000m2 of landscaped garden, its own vineyard and beautiful peaceful countryside.
A restored 16th century house, the renovations took over 7 years and have achieved a gorgeous eclectic 5* hotel.
The amentites are:
Vespasian spa
Michelin starred Bacchus Restaurant
Bistro 33
Browns Cocktail Bar
Two private salons
A 200m2 outdoor pool
A cycling centre
A boutique
3 terraces for outside dining
Reads was awarded “The Most Excellent Country Hotel in Europe 2003″ by Condé Nast Johansens.
August 11, 2008 at 9:02 am (Honeymoon, Hotels, Spas, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Luxury Hotels
The famous and innovative architect Frank Gehry designed this luxurious ultra-modern cool-looking hotel which is covered in pink, silver and gold titanium.
The colours represent the wines and their packaging and the flowing almost sail-like roof flows like the countryside. This is a unique stay complete with wine cellar, vinotherapy spa and it is of course situated in the heart of Spain’s wine growing area.
For fine wine, exclusive spa treatments and exquisite dining look no further than the Hotel Marques de Riscal
July 23, 2008 at 8:51 pm (Andalucia, Honeymoon, Hotels, Rural, Wedding)
Just half an hour from Malaga a sumptuous new boutique hotel opens its doors. The stylish contemporary Andalucian and English decor and the beautiful surroundings make this Andalucian style Manor house with 20-bedrooms and 250 hectares of mango and avocado trees an ideal weekend break, honeymoon destination, biking, skiing or even flying lesson base.
Hotel Cortijo Bravo, prices range from 97 – 160 Euros per night for a double room, including breakfast.
July 16, 2008 at 10:07 am (Honeymoon, Hotels, Romantic Hotel, Wedding)
Tags: Romantic Hotel
Boutique & Breakfast Hacienda La Alhaja formerly -La Posada del Torcal – is in the glorious area of El Torcal Natural Park and offers a heavenly location for a break. Breakfast, dinner and all drinks are included in this magnificent hilltop cortijo retaining its Andalusian heritage with wonderful far-reaching views.
This is a gorgeous location as a wedding destination or honeymoon, the attention to detail and location are just fabulous.
Rent a room or the whole hotel
complete with full compliment
of staff, a lovely getaway with
everything you could want,
sunken baths and plenty of
Cava.
