BOUTIQUE BREAK

CAN FERRERETA, MAJORCA, SPAIN

Farm paths that once funnelled livestock now feel the trot of shoes on stone in the south Majorcan village of Santanyí, thanks to a restoration by local architect Gerard Bastidas. This once-derelict farmstead is now unrecognisable as Can Ferrereta, transformed into a boutique sanctuary that makes an unforgettable first impression. Knobbly, butterscotch-coloured walls and olive-gnarled grounds muster alongside a cool, canvas-like interior, showcasing works by Catalan artists, including Joan Miró. Restaurant Ocre, meanwhile, occupies an erstwhile wine cellar, serving market-bought vegetables alongside smoked Majorcan cheese. Over at the old shepherd’s hut, a pool house beckons, while a barn-style spa uses products rooted in the island’s geography, including citrus fruits from Sóller and salts from Es Trenc. Mark our words: this is one you’ll want to talk about until the cows come home. From €315 (£269), B&B. hotelcanferrereta.com

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VILLA DAGMAR, STOCKHOLM

A slick addition to the opulent Östermalmstorg neighbourhood, the Swedish capital’s new leading lady is set within a 19th-century art nouveau building and comes with its own flower shop and concept store, Gazebo. The garden bar’s the place to be, with a glass ceiling inspired by the British Museum’s Reading Room. From SEK2,550 (£213). hotelvilladagmar.com

ARTHAUS BEIRUT, BEIRUT

With Ottoman-inspired rooms and a garden peppered with Roman relics, there was much anticipation for Nabil and Zoe Debs’ new hotel. But the explosion in the Lebanese capital’s port last summer brought the Gemmayze district to its knees. Arthaus has already partially reopened, with its 25 rooms complemented by a concierge service. From $320 (£230). arthaus.international