FIVE EXCLUSIVE-USE HOTELS ABROAD
HOTEL PARTICULIER VILLEROY,PARIS Originally a private mansion, the 11-bedroom Hôtel Particulier Villeroy converts convincingly from intimate hotel into dazzling exclusive-use holiday home. Located by Avenue George V and just off the Seine, some of its upper-level suites overlook the Eiffel Tower. Meals are served in the handsome oak-panelled restaurant, the bar holds a stockpile of rare Japanese whiskies, and there’s a spa in the basement.
SLEEPS 22; from €45,000 (£41,000) per night (maisonvilleroy.com)
P’TIT HABIBI, MARRAKECH Inspired by the hedonistic spirit of Marrakech in the 1960s, P’tit Habibi is an airy, sun-soaked hideaway in the northern stretches of the Medina that sleeps 10. The Hazy Moon room has a private roof terrace facing the sunset and Atlas mountains and there are plenty of cosy spaces for groups, including a dinky pool area.
SLEEPS 10; from €693 (£600) per night (welcomebeyond.com)
THE DELPHI CLUB, BAHAMAS Eight-bedroom the Delphi Club is encased by pristine woodlands and stands near a deserted beach. It’s easy to while away days breathing in fresh sea air from the property’s large wraparound verandahs, spotting the 280-plus species of birds that have been recorded on the surrounding island, or enjoying guided snorkelling trips in the Bahamas’ warm waters. SLEEPS 16; from £4,350 per night (delphi-bahamas.com)
REFUGE DE LA TRAYE, MERIBEL
Part of the prestigious Airelles portfolio of French luxury hotels, this sixbedroom Méribel property consists of interconnecting chalets. Residents will find their private Alpine hamlet is truly self-contained, including a high-tech spa, cinema room, children’s playroom and even a private chapel.
SLEEPS 14; from €65,000 (£60,000) per week; (refugedelatraye.com)
THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO
This 11-bedroom property in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district is beautifully finished throughout with bamboo facades, and details such as cypress bathtubs and traditionally dyed fabrics. The team can happily arrange showcases of the country’s heritage for guests who book the property in its entirety – matcha tea ceremonies, sake tasting sessions and more can all be arranged. SLEEPS UP TO 45 (as most rooms have two futons alongside regular beds); from £4,375 per night ( juneihotels.com)