If you’re looking for that quick escape, now is the best time to visit normally busy cities when they are at their quietest. No queues for museums and attractions, space to walk freely and explore makes for the perfect relaxing and pleasant holiday experience. Read more about some of the best the UK and abroad has to offer from the range of hotels our portfolio has to offer.
Eurostar now offers direct services between London and Amsterdam, making the city the perfect location for a quick getaway. A fantastic place to stay is Hotel De L’Europe in Amsterdam, located three minutes from the city centre and featuring re-designed public areas, event spaces and a brand new terrace overlooking the banks of the River Amstel, a perfect spot for an evening aperitif.
Hotel De L’Europe, Amsterdam
Another city to explore right now is Florence and Ru&Co are pleased to now have the Brunelleschi Hotel in our portfolio. This gorgeous property is housed in what was a Byzantine church and a neighbouring brick tower that was built in 573 AC and what was a water tower and a women’s prison in centuries gone by. The hotel is slap bang in the middle of the city with The Duomo literally 50 metres away and with the central square Piazza di Republicca on it’s doorstep.
Brunelleschi Hotel, Florence
Should you be seeking open spaces and fresh air, we have plenty of wonderful options, including right here in the UK with Olga Polizzi’s two hotels, Hotel Tresanton and Hotel Endsleigh.
Endsleigh, located on the edge of Dartmoor, features over 100 acres of gardens and grounds, providing ample space to explore, fish and wander.
Hotel Endsleigh, Devon
Tresanton, located in one of the southernmost tips of Cornwall in St Mawes, offers spectacular open spaces, ocean views and idyllic beaches.
Hotel Tresanton, Cornwall
Hotel Chais Monet is in the city of Cognac and is surrounded by vineyards, cognac houses and a beautiful river. Classified as a ‘city,’ Cognac has the feel of a town and is easily walkable within one or two days. Surrounding areas including Bordeaux allows you to easily explore further afield, gaining a real sense of the beauty of this region.
Hotel Chais Monnet, Cognac
Across to stunning Portugal, you will find three of our hotels. Firstly, VILA VITA Parc in The Algarve. VILA VITA has extensive grounds and gardens, as well as sweeping beaches, providing the perfect location for a relaxing get-away retreat.
VILA VITA Parc, Algarve
Secondly on the island of Madeira we can offer huge outdoor spaces at the Savoy Palace, which also boasts one of the largest hotel pools in Europe! Their sister hotel next door, Royal Savoy, has newly renovated gardens with ocean access.
Savoy Palace, Madeira
Saccharum is a spa sanctuary that has their own gardens and a small beach but also access to the famous treks and mountain walks that Madeira offers following the “Levadas” (their water irrigation system) that criss cross the island.
