Travel: Indulge in new hotel experiences this summer

With windows shuttered and corridors empty for the first six months of the year, many hotels have taken the time to re-evaluate, refresh and rejuvenate

The five-star Culloden Estate & Spa has recently joined the elite Small Luxury Hotels of the World group Picture: Jack Hardy

The Cliff at Lyons

Best-loved for . . .

Its laid-back luxurious feel and the fastest ever UK and Ireland two-star ranked Michelin restaurant, Aimsir. There are award-winning spa treatments to be had at The Well in the Garden, and with its gorgeous outdoor spaces, local history, canal walks, bike rides and paddle-boarding there’s plenty to do. Sean Smith’s fresh take on classic Irish cuisine in The Mill has been a great addition, all set ...