Chic Retreats: Boutique Hotels and Luxury Villas
Lulu Townsend developed a passion for small boutique hotels while working at her parent’s beautiful small luxury hotel in Italy more than 10 years ago. Starting with some of her favourite small chic hotels, she launched the website in 2003 with just 17 properties. Chic Retreats is the definitive collection of privately owned genuinely small boutique hotels, including Lulu's favourite boutique hotels in England, chic hotels in China and her pick of hidden little gems in France. Personally selected for their style, charm and personal service, you are guaranteed to be treated as an individual and not just a room number. If you are a small boutique hotel, B&B or luxury villa and would like to be part of Chic Retreats please email Lulu on lulu@chicretreats.com.
Join Chic Retreats
Join Chic Retreats today and receive an annual membership card giving you preferential rates and benefits at all of our boutique hotels, B&Bs and luxury villas. Membership includes the Chic Retreats book which includes over 350 pages of small luxury hotels and little hidden gems from all over the world.
For just GBP 20 a year (plus postage) the Chic Retreats membership will ensure you are treated as an individual not just a room number wherever you go.
Lulu's Top Chic Retreats For:
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Celebrate with family & friends at one of Lulu's top luxury villas.
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Choose from Lulu's favourite Chic Retreats in Marrakech
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Nothing beats a hotel with a delicious breakfast, choose from Lulu's pick of the best
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Choose from some of the best ski chalets around..
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You don't need to spend a lot for a great experience, take your pick from..
Press and Media
Chic Retreats does what it says on the label: provides the most brilliantly edited selection of chic, individual boutique hotels that always tick the boxes of any discerning traveller
Lucy Cleland, Editor, Country and Townhouse
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Chic Retreats Collections
Enjoy our collections of boutique hotels, chic B&Bs and luxury villas from around the world.
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Beach hotels & villas
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Chic hotels in England, Scotland & Wales
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Small luxury hotels & B&Bs on a budget
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Luxury boutique holiday rentals
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Small boutique hotels in the city
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Luxury boutique hotels in the country
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Eco-friendly luxury hotels & B&Bs
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Family-friendly boutique hotels & villas
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Small luxury hotels with great restaurants
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Hidden small chic hotels & villas
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Small boutique hotels with 6 rooms or less
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Luxury safari lodges & boutique hotels
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Boutique ski lodges & luxury chalets
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Luxury health retreats for the body & soul
Chic Retreats Newsletter
Sign up to the monthly Chic Retreats newsletter to be the first to hear about new boutique hotel openings, special offers and Lulu’s essential tips.
Featured Articles
Our pick of Chic Retreats articles on boutique hotels, travelling in style and what you can expect from a boutique holiday experience.
Special Offers
Lulu's pick of boutique hotel offers at Chic Retreats around the world.
- All Inclusive in Bali: Sentosa Private Villas and Spa
- More than 10% off at Il Salviatino, Florence: Il Salviatino
- Too good to miss! 7 nights just £420 per person: Villa Magnolia
Featured hotel
The Olde Bell
Eat, drink and be merry at The Olde Bell, situated in Hurley, just 45 minutes from central London. This timber-framed Chic Retreat has been restored, with the help of celebrated designer Ilse Crawford, into a modern coaching inn providing guests with delicious food, great drinks and stylish bedrooms.
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