• Sleep in a medieval castle
• Located between Maastricht and Aachen
• Relax in the hills of Limburg

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V stayed here, as did William of Orange. The Wilden family have now taken over this historic castle and have transformed it into a contemporary boutique hotel with an excellent restaurant.

• 18th-century mansion with glorious garden
• Close to Lugano
• Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

More than 1000 years old, the village of Carona lies just outside Lugano (Ticino), at a height of 600 metres, on an idyllic peninsula in Lake Lugano.

• Rich history
• 19th-century English landscape garden
• Ideal area for boating

Historic Vollenhove is perhaps one of the best kept secrets of the eastern Netherlands. For centuries, fishermen set sail from the harbour on what was once the open sea, but today is an inland waterway – the little town has been enveloped by reclaimed land.

• Historic 15th century monastery
• Open fireplace and antiques
• In Bruges city centre

Hotel de Orangerie fully embraces the look and spirit of historic Bruges, the romantic hot spot of choice. The compact city is a treasure trove of valuable estates within a small area that can easily be crossed on foot or by bicycle.

• Historic place, historic rooms
• Outstanding art collection
• Private golf course, The Netherlands nearby

The historic castle of Parkhotel Wasserburg Anholt, with its imposing moat represents an accommodation with a princely ambiance. The castle’s origins date to the 12th century.