Boutique And Luxury Hotels - Chic Retreats With Swimming Pools

Anniska & Liakoto are 2 charming hotels in the seaside village of Kardamili in the Peloponnese. Guests return time and again to this family run gem with its self-catering apartments & suites, personal service and spectacular sea views.

Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello is a small luxury hotel in the majestic 11th-century Tabiano Castle, Parma. This medieval fortress has been transformed into a boutique hotel with 40 elegant rooms, a wellness centre & an outdoor pool.

Antik Zeytin Hotel is a rustic chic retreat 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.

Aquafalls Spa Hotel is a haven of luxury in the fertile hills of Vieira do Minho, Portugal. These luxury bungalows surrounded by landscaped gardens with a waterfall flowing by are the perfect peaceful retreat away from the hustle & bustle of life.

Aranjaya is a new boutique hotel in Scordia, Sicily. Set in 300-acres of organic orange grove and with just 8 rooms and an infinity pool, this is an intimate hideaway, perfect for a romantic trip or relaxing getaway.

Astarte Suites Hotel is a small chic hotel with just 9 rooms. A stay in Santorini wouldn't be complete without the stunning ocean views and at Astarte Suites there are plenty and a gorgeous 'inside out' infinity pool as well.

Atzaro is a boutique hotel in the centre of the island of Ibiza. The scents of orange blossoms surround this whitewashed finca complete with luxury spa, outdoor pool and a restaurant serving Catalunian cuisine in a romantic setting.

Azienda Agricola Mandranova is a small boutique hotel in the hills of southern Sicily on a working olive farm. This homely bolthole, just 2 miles from the sea, is packed with Sicilian charm and serves up delicious home-cooked regional food.

Babington House is a small luxury hotel in the rolling Somerset countryside. Enjoy the gorgeous interiors, the surrounding parkland, luxury spa, 2 swimming pools, cinema, tennis courts & restaurant and rejuvenate in the fresh country air.

Barnsley House is a rare mixture of a cool & chic country house hotel. The luxurious and contemporary bedrooms and bathrooms are offset by a wonderfully English country garden admired by garden lovers from around the world.

Bastide de Marie nestled in the centre of the Luberon National Park is a rustic boutique hotel in a quaint 18th-century building. The wonderful scents & blooms of Provence surround this chic retreat which sits in 24 hectares of vineyards.

Bastide St Mathieu is a magnificent 18th-century country farm house just 15 minutes from Cannes. This chic retreat is set in acres of flourishing gardens & parkland. A wonderful luxury hideaway.

Beach House is of the hippest small hotels in the area of Marbella ensuring personal service and privacy in an idyllic location by the sea. The Town House the sister hotel is just up the road and is just as cool.

Bellinter House sits proudly in its Palladian glory on the banks of the River Boyne, County Meath, less than an hour from Dublin. This 18th-century country house is one of the best luxury boutique spa hotels in Ireland.

'It's quite hard to describe just how perfect this boutique hotel is, the food is quite unbelievable - (the restaurant alone attracts a host of A-list celebs) The rooms are romantic and the walled gardens are magical.'

Blue Sturgeon is a totally renovated luxury B & B with classic but modern interiors (think Phillipe Starck mixed with Andrew Martin). Blue Sturgeon has 4 en-suite bedrooms, bar and dining area & swimming pool.

Borgo Santo Pietro is a 13th-century country house hotel in the Tuscan countryside, just 1 hour from Florence. One of the hottest boutique hotels in Tuscany, this chic retreat has a great restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine.

Borgo Tranquillo is a small country retreat with 4 apartments and a 2-bedroom villa in the rolling hills of Arcevia, Le Marche. Well-known designer Frank Andrews has created a tranquil haven complete with spa, pool & gardens.

Brooklands Country Retreat & Health Spa is a stylish boutique hotel in a 19th-century country house in Lancashire. Complete with a luxurious spa, this chic retreat is great for a relaxing girlie weekend or romantic getaway.

Burggraaf, sister property to Voltaire, is a fabulous, modern barn conversion which has been created to the standard of a luxury boutique hotel. Burggraaf has 6 bedrooms available for exclusive rental and it even has an indoor pool.

Calcot Manor is one of the best luxury country house hotels in the UK. With its magnificent spa, children's Playzone and gourmet restaurant Calcot Manor is perfect for romance or a family escape into the country.

Can Serola is a small chic hotel in the middle of the countryside an hour north of Barcelona. This beautifully renovated farm house has one of the most romantic views in the area, surrounded by trees, rivers and nature.

Caol Ishka is Siracusa's coolest hotel. The owners of this small chic hotel have brought the design concept to this charming and unspoilt corner of Sicily.

Captains Club Hotel and Spa, a luxury hotel overlooking the River Stour, has a bold, contemporary maritime style, from the ship-like exterior to the luxurious interior design. A great boutique hotel for a trip to Christchurch.

Cas Gasi is a small luxury hotel in a renovated farmhouse in the heart of Ibiza. Set amid olive groves and gardens, guests can relax by the outdoor pool and in the spa or take a trip around the island in the private boat.

With 2 swimming pools, a spa, restaurant and private access to the beach Casa Angelina is one of the most luxurious small boutique hotels on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Add to that elegant rooms and excellent service and the picture is complete.

Casa Bosca is a stunning luxury villa, decked out in contemporary Mediterranean style, just 10 minutes from Valencia's lively city centre. This chic retreat is right on the seafront and has an outdoor pool, perfect for lounging.

Casa do Largo is hidden behind a white façade. It is an old, traditional family house that has been transformed into a gorgeous, small chic hotel with 7 rooms.

Stay in Marbella’s most famous district, the Golden Mile, just minutes from the countryside and a wealth of prestigious golf courses. Casa La Concha is a country house hotel which opened in 2008 with 5 cottages in the garden.

Casa La Siesta is the newest boutique hotel to open near the Spanish village of Vejer de la Frontera just 10 minutes from the beaches of Costa de La Luz. New for 2009 Casa La Siesta is a luxury chic retreat set amidst 2 acres of beautiful gardens.