The Weekly Edit: Three Incredible Hotels We've Just Booked - And Honestly… You Should Too
- May 22
- 3 min read
There's something dangerously satisfying about finding a hotel so good you immediately want to tell everyone about it - while simultaneously hoping nobody else finds out.
These are three hotels we've recently booked for clients that we genuinely cannot stop thinking about. Lakeside glamour in Geneva, cosy New England charm in Maine, and one of the most exciting private countryside escape we've seen in Surrey.
Consider this your warning: reading this will make you want to book a trip.
Also, just a friendly reminder - you can book your own hotel and take advantage of our amazing perks here!
WHERE GENEVA GETS GLAMOROUS
THE WOODWARD GENEVA - AN ICONIC GENEVA HOTEL
We've always loved Geneva, but The Woodward makes the whole city feel even more magical.
Part of the Auberge Collection, this beautifully restored Belle Époque hotel sits right on the edge of Lake Geneva, with jaw-dropping views across the water to the Alps. It's elegant without trying too hard - which, in our opinion, is exactly what true luxury should feel like.
Every room is a suite, giving the whole place an intimacy you rarely find in city hotels. It's calm, polished and wonderfully understated. And the spa? If disappearing there for an entire afternoon were socially acceptable, we absolutely would.
Amazing Offers - Extended Elegance:
Save 20% on 2-night stays, 30% on 3 nights
Breakfast included at Le Jardinier
Round-trip Mercedes S-Class airport transfers for all suites
Plus, when booking with Sarah Ives Luxury Travel, you get an exclusive complimentary one-category guaranteed upgrade at time of booking!
Valid on bookings made by 15 June 2026 for stays until 31 December 2026.
THE MAIN REASON TO VISIT MAINE
WHITE BARN INN - THE MAINE ESCAPE WE'RE ALREADY DREAMING ABOUT
We booked this for a client recently and the photos alone had us reaching for our passports.
The White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine is another Auberge gem - and it somehow pulls off the rare trick of feeling both genuinely luxurious and completely cosy at the same time. Classic New England charm, roaring fireplaces, soft coastal interiors and the kind of atmosphere that makes you say "just one more night" until you've accidentally extended your trip by three days.
Set across beautifully restored buildings (including the original white barn), every corner feels warm, intimate and full of character - relaxed luxury without a hint of stuffiness.
And when you do eventually peel yourself away from the cosiness? The activities are genuinely brilliant. Sunset sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, Maine lobster bakes, surf lessons, dockside movie nights, fishing, picnics… the list goes on. It's the kind of place where every day looks completely different, and somehow even better than the last.
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS IN THE SURREY COUNTRYSIDE
BEAVERBROOK'S "THE DOWER HOUSE"
THE MOST EXCITING PRIVATE HOUSE IN SURREY
Introducing Beaverbrooks “The Dower House” - one of the most exciting exclusive-use properties we've come across in the UK!
The whole house is yours - your own wildly luxurious countryside estate house for the weekend. The interiors are pure Beaverbrook: eclectic, playful, full of personality and completely unforgettable.
And the highlights? There are almost too many to mention.
Five double en-suite bedrooms
Fully fitted kitchen, lounge and private bar
Separate dining room
Heated pool
Private helicopter landing area
50+ acres of private woodland
Lawns for badminton, croquet and events
Butler and housekeeping
Private Chef (On request and additional cost)
Electric bikes, children's activities, two self-drive buggies
And SO MANY MORE!!!
Guests also get full access to Beaverbrook's restaurants and spa - which takes the whole thing to another level entirely.
It's perfect for birthdays, family celebrations, long weekends with friends!
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