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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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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You don't need to spend a lot for a great experience, take your pick from..
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Celebrate with family & friends at one of Lulu's top luxury villas.
Press and Media
a treasure-trove of boutique hotel gems essential for the bookcases of the discerning and design-conscious
Jeroen Bergmans, Travel Editor, Wallpaper
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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.
- 5 nights for the price of 4: Instants d'Absolu - Ecolodge Spa
- Enjoy the best that Languedoc has to offer!: 15 Grand Rue
- Exclusive 7 for 6 offers at Serene Pavilions: Serene Pavilions
Featured hotel
Monceau
Monceau is a luxury 2 bedroom apartment just to the South of Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, Paris. Situated in a period building this chic retreat exudes privacy and elegance and is the ideal alternative to a boutique hotel.
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