When you are faced with the breathtaking landscape of eco-boutique hotel Instants d'Absolu - Ecolodge and Spa in France and the striking scenery of the Great Thar Desert, home to The Serai Jaisalmer, you can understand why the owners have so conscientiously ensured the least impact on their surroundings as possible and made sure that their property blends with the natural surroundings.
It is out of sheer respect for the environment that these small boutique hotels have been conceived, maintaining the luxury, service and style you would expect of a Chic Retreat while working to minimise their environmental impact, so browse our collection to find your top environmentally-friendly luxury hotel.
Monaci delle Terre Nere - Sicily, Italy
Surrounded by ancient trees and with views across the Mediterranean, the stunning new Monaci delle Terre Nere is a contemporary Chic Retreat on the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. The Sunday Times says it is one of the coolest new hotels for 2013 and we agree.
Relais Vedetta - Tuscany, Italy
Relais Vedetta is a small boutique hotel in Maremma, southern Tuscany. A deep terracotta red, this stylish chic retreat stands against acres of woodland & olive groves, and inside are just 7 suites, each with a charming & distinctive style.
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Stonehurst Place - Atlanta, USA
Stonehurst Place is Atlanta's first eco-friendly boutique b & b. This wonderfully renovated house, with just 5 romantic rooms & suites, is over a century old and offers a gorgeous blend of original features and modern art & furnishings.
Adahan Istanbul - Istanbul, Turkey
Adahan Istanbul is the latest boutique hotel to arrive on the scene in Istanbul. Clean lines, stylish interiors and classic design makes this 40 room Chic Retreat the perfect choice for a stay in the fashionable district of Galata.
AfroChic Diani - Mombasa, Kenya
AfroChic Diani is a newly opened luxury lodge on the Kenyan coast. This beautiful boutique villa has just 10 suites and is perfect for a relaxing stay after a safari. A peaceful hotel by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Antik Zeytin Hotel - Bodrum, Turkey
Antik Zeytin Hotel is a small luxury hotel in Turkey, where the simple pleasures in life are the priority; baking bread in an ancient stone oven, producing your own olive oil, taking a dip in the outdoor pool or enjoying a day exploring by boat.
Areti Bungalows - Chalkidiki, Greece
Areti Bungalows is located on the Sithonia peninsula, in one of the most unspoilt areas of Chalkidiki in Northern Greece. Situated on family owned land, nestled amongst olive groves, eucalyptus and pine trees, this Chic Retreat has 8 bungalows set a few steps back from 2 private beaches and the Aegean sea.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha Coffee Lodge is a luxury lodge located by the towering Mount Meru in Tanzania. Nestled amid coffee bushes and lavender plants, this luxury bolthole is a great place from which to embark on a memorable journey through Arusha National Park.
Baraka Point Estate - Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Baraka Point Estate is an exclusive beach estate on Virgin Gorda, the British Virgin Islands. Enjoy soft sandy beaches, spectacular views, a pool, a spa, a boat, great food, 5 luxurious suites, 4 twin rooms and a dedicated staff of 8, all for exclusive use.
Barbialla Nuova - Tuscany, Italy
Barbialla Nuova sits in the heart of Tuscany and has been in Guido Manfredi Rasponi's family for hundreds of years. When he graduated from university in 2003 he decided to transform the organic farm into an agriturismo with self-catering apartments with the help of a group of friends.
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