Curated romantic hotels in France

Conveniently placed on the A272 in the middle of Sussex countryside, this historic 5-star country inn encapsulates a balance between modern sensibility and rustic charm.

Halfway between Midhurst and Petworth, Halfway Bridge is suitably isolated for a weekend break in the beautiful South Downs National Park.

With its 5 open fires, the modern AA Rosette award winning restaurant presents a warm atmosphere reminiscent of its 17th-century roots. The menu features local ingredients and produce from London markets. The restaurant is also recommended in the Michelin Guide 2014. In the morning, a continental breakfast or a freshly prepared full English breakfast are on offer.

Its location is also convenient for links to Guildford, Portsmouth, Crawley and Chichester. The leisure resorts of Bognor Regis, Worthing and Brighton are also just a short distance away.

Mas La Boella is surrounded by 110 hectares of olive groves and 6,500m² of gardens. Its suites have beautiful views and are equipped with free Wi-Fi and a plasma-screen TV.

A lovely country house, Mas La Boella includes an outdoor swimming pool and a library. Reus Airport is only 3 km away and there is free private parking on site.

The suites are all large and comfortable, with king-size beds and a pillow menu. They have a living room area, a DVD player, a work desk and a spacious en suite bathroom. All rooms look onto the olive groves and the gardens.

Mas La Boella has a restaurant, a bar-cafeteria and a business centre.

When you stay at Yarrow Hotel in Broadstairs, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Botany Bay and Dreamland. This spa hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Margate Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Louisa Bay.

With a stay at Hotel Heiden - Wellness am Bodensee in Heiden, you'll be 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Grub Suspension Bridge and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Grand Casino St. Gallen. This spa hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Theater St. Gallen and 10 mi (16.1 km) from University of St. Gallen.

Family-run for over 100 years, this traditional hotel is located in the pedestrian zone in the historic old town of Feldkirch.

Lovingly furnished with many antiquities, Gutwinski Hotel combines the charm and ambience of a 16th-century town house with the comfort of a modern hotel.

The individually designed rooms are tastefully furnished in Biedermeier style.

Car access to Hotel Gutwinski through the pedestrian zone is allowed for hotel guests.

Boasting a spectacular alpine location in Arosa at an altitude of 1800 metres above sea level, the Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa represents a haven of luxury, offering you its own private cable car to the ski and hiking area, gourmet cuisine and the Tschuggen Bergoase spa, a wellness oasis on 5000 m².

All 128 rooms and suites have been designed by the Swiss architect Carlo Rampazzi and enchant with their contemporary style and breathtaking views from the balconies.

Fine cuisine can be enjoyed in 4 different restaurants on site, including The Basement with "grandmother's recipes, honest and regional, the award-winning restaurant La Brezza, a daily changing menu at the Grand Restaurant and the La Collina Restaurant with its sunny terrace.

Designed by the famous architect Mario Botta, the Tschuggen Bergoase spa invites you to unwind.

The Tschuggen Grand Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, thus ranking among the the world's 450 most luxurious hotels.

Numerous ski slopes and cross-country tracks, curling and skating rinks can be found in the immediate vicinity of the Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa. The exclusive private Tschuggen Express funicular allows guests ski-to-door access. 40 km of winter hiking routes let you experience the unique mountain landscape at your own pace.

Play golf on one of Europe's highest situated golf courses, take part in balloon trips, try paragliding and delta gliding, enjoy romantic rides on horse-drawn sleighs and exciting toboggan descents.

In summer, guests benefit from the Arosa Card, which provides special offers, such as cable cars and the regional bus, free boat rentals, as well as free access to the Untersee beach area and the ropes course.

Arosa train station is 3 minutes by car from Tschuggen Grand Hotel and Zurich can be reached within a 2-hour drive. Private exterior parking spaces are available free of charge and the concierge can arrange limousine and helicopter transfers.

With a stay at The Sun Inn in Faversham, you'll be just steps from Stonebridge Pond and Shepherd Neame Brewery. This inn is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Whitstable Beach and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.

A stay at Schweizerhaus Swiss Quality Hotel places you in the heart of Bregaglia, steps from Engadin Valley and 7 minutes by foot from Inn. This family-friendly hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Lake St. Moritz and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Piz Aela Ski Lift.

With a stay at Lindner Hotel Nurburgring Congress, part of JdV by Hyatt in Nuerburg, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nürburgring and 29.1 mi (46.9 km) from Burg Eltz. This casino hotel is within the region of Stolzenfels Castle and Deutsches Eck.

Located in Maidstone, The Black Horse Inn is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from White Horse Wood Country Park and 5 minutes from Vinters Valley Nature Reserve. This inn is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Leeds Castle and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bearsted Golf Club.

Set in Lanaken, 5.2 km from Basilica of Saint Servatius, Boutique Hotel Annamaes, Maastricht-Hoge Kempen offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.2 km from Vrijthof.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

Guests at Boutique Hotel Annamaes, Maastricht-Hoge Kempen will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lanaken, like cycling.

Maastricht International Golf is 5.4 km from the accommodation, while Kasteel van Rijckholt is 12 km from the property.

Located in Vila-Seca, PortAventura Hotel Lucy's Mansion - Includes unlimited access & Express wristband to PortAventura Park & Ferrari Land is within a 15-minute drive of PortAventura World and Tarragona Port. This luxury hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Cala Font Beach and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Cambrils Beach.

Situated in Verdello, 6.3 km from Centro Commerciale Le Due Torri, Quattro Gatti Rooms&Suite features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.3 km from Leolandia.

At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe. All rooms in Quattro Gatti Rooms&Suite are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The breakfast offers buffet, Italian or gluten-free options.

Orio Center is 10 km from the accommodation, while Centro Congressi Bergamo is 11 km away. Orio Al Serio International Airport is 12 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Hotel 't Sandt Antwerpen in Antwerp (Old Town), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Antwerp Market Square and within a 5-minute drive of Antwerp Zoo. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Eugeen van Mieghem Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from National Maritime Museum.

Located in Vaals, Hotel Kasteel Bloemendal is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Drielandenpunt and 5 minutes from RWTH Aachen University. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Vaals Labyrinth and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Dreilaendereck.

With a stay at Hotel FRANQ in Antwerp (Old Town), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Antwerp Zoo and Antwerp Market Square. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Meir and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Farmers' Tower.

With a stay at Hotel Campo in Renningen, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mercedes Benz Factory and Solitude Race Track. This hotel is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Porsche Museum and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from SI-Centrum Stuttgart.

Located in Klosterkumbd, Landidyll Hotel-Restaurant Birkenhof is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park and Church of Horn. This family-friendly hotel is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Loreley and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Laubach Church.

With a stay at Grand Hotel del Parco - Bergamo Airport in Stezzano, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Leolandia and Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista. This property is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kilometro Rosso Science and Technology Park and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Oriocenter.

When you stay at V8 Hotel Motorworld Region Stuttgart, BW Premier Collection in Boeblingen, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Mercedes Benz Factory and Stuttgart Trade Fair. This spa hotel is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Porsche Museum and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from SI-Centrum Stuttgart.