Editor’s Letter
Every hotel within Elegant Hotels of the World is chosen with intention, guided by a belief that true luxury lies in authenticity, perspective, and a strong sense of place. As a custodian of our growing community, I’m drawn to destinations with a clear point of view – places that feel considered, characterful, and quietly distinctive.
From storied retreats to contemporary hideaways, each reflects its own rhythm, like The Lakes by YOO – where design and nature exist in effortless balance.
CATT McLEOD GUEST EDITOR
On The Cover
Lakeside luxury awaits just 90 minutes from London in the form of The Lakes by Yoo, where water, woodland and contemporary architecture shape immersive guest experiences across an 850-acre private estate.
Bringing together lakeside cabins, private residences, apartments, restaurants, spa facilities and outdoor activities in an idyllic Cotswolds’ landscape, The Lakes by Yoo is designed for travellers who want space as much as service. The estate offers private decks, rowing boats, panoramic glazing, roof terraces, saunas, pools and room for families, couples and groups to settle in. The Spa by YOO adds sauna, steam room, plunge pool, cryotherapy and treatments with Dr. Barbara Sturm, Wildsmith Skin and Moss of the Isles.
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Moments
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Ice Bath Therapy at Bingham Riverhouse
Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond brings ice bath therapy into the rhythm of a city hotel stay, with 30-minute sessions hosted by bhuti beside the River Thames. The treatment uses Urban […]
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Massage at Sala Beachfront
A thatched roof and a few metres of sand are all that separate the massage table at Sala Beachfront from the sea. Aruna Aura Spa at TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao […]
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Inside Tom Hamblet’s Eight-Course Menu at The Avenue
Tom Hamblet won BBC MasterChef: The Professionals in 2023, though the real reason to book The Avenue is what he serves as a main course. The eight-course tasting menu, priced […]
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The Sunset Crowd, Mykonos
It’s no hidden secret that the harbour side of Mykonos gets booked up at sunset, but did you know the more interesting crowd tends to drift upward? At The TownHouse […]
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Three Treatments to Book at The Barn Spa
The Barn Spa at Down Hall offers everything from targeted facials to full-body rituals. These three treatments are the ones to book first. The Probiotic Rose Quartz Facial is the […]
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Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm Resort
Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland offers daily gin tastings in its Gin Library, designed for guests who want a more informed drink before dinner. The session starts with a French […]
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The Suite Named After a Prince Who Was Born in the Building
AX Palazzo Capua‘s five suites aren’t numbered. Each one carries the name of someone who actually lived in the building. The palace was built in the early 1800s by Maltese […]
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Journeys
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Where every icon deserves the VIP treatment
Designed for guests who travel with their most loyal entourage, the Pawsitively Perfect experience at Chateau Denmark will give your four-legged companion a rock-and-roll London experience that makes them feel like a star.
Dine like royalty in a Scottish castle
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A boutique wellness retreat by the water
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Paradise Found on Koh Yao Noi
Escape to TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao for two nights of barefoot luxury, where the beach meets the jungle canopy in one of Thailand’s most peaceful island settings. Settle into your treetop villa, unwind between sea and sky, and savour the feeling of truly escaping from it all.
Pawsitively Perfect
Where every icon deserves the VIP treatment
Designed for guests who travel with their most loyal entourage, the Pawsitively Perfect experience at Chateau Denmark will give your four-legged companion a rock-and-roll London experience that makes them feel like a star.
Taste of Elegance
Dine like royalty in a Scottish castle
Savour the elegance of Fonab Castle, where historic grandeur, Highland beauty and exceptional dining come together on the banks of Loch Faskally. A place for relaxation, adventure and indulgence, this lochside retreat captures the very best of Scotland in turreted five-star style
Revive and Unwind
A boutique wellness retreat by the water
Step away from the pace of the city and into the calm of Bingham Riverhouse, a Georgian riverside retreat on the outskirts of London where wellness, nourishment and quiet indulgence come naturally. Set beside the Thames in Richmond, this restorative stay brings together soothing treatments, mindful movement, seasonal dining and the warmth of a members’ house made for slowing down.
Sumptulously Elegant
Paradise Found on Koh Yao Noi
Escape to TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao for two nights of barefoot luxury, where the beach meets the jungle canopy in one of Thailand’s most peaceful island settings. Settle into your treetop villa, unwind between sea and sky, and savour the feeling of truly escaping from it all.
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