For the ultimate memorable gourmet getaway, visit luxurious hotels with their own Michelin-starred restaurants. From wine estates in France to historic Irish castles, these are the ultimate destination dining experiences.

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Village Castigno, Assignan, France

A unique wine estate and luxury retreat in the Languedoc, where sustainability and gastronomy take centre stage. Rooms are spread across charming stone houses painted in deep hues, reflecting the estate’s renowned organic wines. Guests can immerse themselves in vineyard life with wine tastings, tours and grape harvesting during the season. At La Table, its Michelin-starred restaurant, menus celebrate the Provençal terroir, along with Asian influences seen in the skilful use of dashi, turmeric and coriander. Courtyard tables are sheltered under colourful canopies, adding to its bohemian feel. The village also offers excellent casual dining options and an on-site spa. villagecastigno.com

From €146 per night, check availability at booking.com

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La Réserve Geneva, Switzerland

This five-star escape on Lake Geneva is home to Le Tsé Fung, Switzerland’s only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant. Led by Chef Frank Xu, the restaurant specialises in elevated Cantonese cuisine, from delicate dim sum to Peking duck. The plush red velvet and lacquered wood interiors evoke 1930s Shanghai, adding to the indulgent experience. The hotel blends African lodge influences with contemporary luxury, complete with a private boat shuttle to Geneva’s city centre. lareserve-geneve.com

From 560CHF (room only), check availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com

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L’Albereta, Franciacorta, Italy

In Lombardy’s sparkling wine country – Franciacorta is Italy’s Champagne equivalent – L’Albereta is a discreet and calm haven surrounded by vineyards. Its Michelin-starred restaurant, Leone Felice, showcases contemporary Italian cuisine crafted by Chef Fabio Cordella, with highlights like risotto with Franciacorta wine and truffle, and delicate seafood crudo. The ivy-clad villa exudes old-world charm, making it a dreamy getaway for wine and food lovers alike; be sure to visit the nearby Bellavista for a wine tasting and be converted to drinking Franciacorta forever. albereta.it

Rooms from approx. €360 per night. Check availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com

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Botanic Sanctuary, Antwerp

This 13th-century monastery transformed into a five-star retreat seamlessly blends history with contemporary luxury to create a haven for tranquillity and world-class food. Hertog Jan, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Gert De Mangeleer offers an immersive three-hour omakase-style experience, featuring ingredients harvested from the hotel’s own greenhouse and gardens. Quiet interiors allow the focus to fall on the precision and craftsmanship in every dish. The hotel is also home to Fine Fleur and Het Gebaar, each holding a Michelin star. Fine Fleur presents an innovative approach to fine dining, while Het Gebaar, under the direction of Roger van Damme, serves traditional afternoon pancakes. The Unprecedented, an exclusive whisky investment club, is tucked away in the hotel’s historic vaulted cellar. botanicantwerp.be

From £375, check availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com

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Gleneagles, Scotland

Scotland’s legendary Gleneagles is a world-class luxury resort set in the Perthshire countryside with three championship golf courses, a world-renowned spa and a range of country pursuits; falconry, horse riding and fishing. Rooms reflect the grandeur of the Scottish Highlands. The eponymous late chef established Restaurant Andrew Fairlie as one of the UK’s most prestigious fine dining destinations and Stephen McLaughlin continues his legacy today. The menu blends classic French techniques with Scottish ingredients, featuring signature dishes like smoked lobster infused over whisky barrel chips, hand-dived scallops and Highland venison. gleneagles.com

From £525 per night, check availability at booking.com

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Royal Hideaway Corales Resort, Tenerife, Spain

A sleek adults-only retreat, this oceanfront resort boasts three Michelin-starred restaurants, including El Rincón de Juan Carlos (two stars), where the Padrón brothers present refined Canarian cuisine, and San Ho (one star), specializing in Japanese-Peruvian fusion. The newest addition, Il Bocconcino, secured its first Michelin star in 2024, further cementing the hotel’s reputation as a fine-dining haven in the Canary Islands. Family-friendly Royal Hideaway Corales Suites is also part of the Corales resort, sharing the same restaurants. barcelo.com

Rooms from approx. £266 at Beach and £376 at Suites. Check availability at booking.com, mrandmrssmith.com or tui.co.uk

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Hotel Café Royal, London

An iconic luxury hotel where rooms combine modern luxe with Art Deco influences, destination-in-itself Akasha spa and exciting places to take cocktails or afternoon tea like the Grill Room, a decadent gilded space that celebrates the building’s rich heritage. On the hotlist of food tourists and clued-up Londoners is two-Michelin-starred restaurant Alex Dilling. Here, the chef’s commitment to presentation, precision and bold flavours is evident in each dish such as Brittany pigeon pithivier and the decadent Landes chicken. Imaginative drinks pairings may start with the chef’s own 5 Puffins gin. The restaurant’s sleek, minimalist setting, with well-spaced tables, ensures an exclusive, grown-up and personalised dining experience. hotelcaferoyal.com

From £600 per night, check availability at booking.com

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Iniala Harbour House, Malta

Super-luxe Iniala Harbour House in the Maltese capital comprises four meticulously restored 17th-century townhouses. Many of its rooms and suites feature private plunge pools and terraces overlooking Valletta’s Grand Harbour. On the rooftop sits two-Michelin-starred ION Harbour by Simon Rogan, renowned for its farm-to-table philosophy, as at the British chef’s Lake District restaurant, L’Enclume. Ingredients are sourced from small-scale Maltese and Gozitan producers, local spear fishermen and sustainable foragers to create dishes that reflect the island’s unique terroir. Sustainability is key with an organic growing initiative inspired by Rogan’s UK farm, zero-waste practices, and house-made specialties like marmalade-infused beer and goat’s milk jam. inialamalta.com

From £341 per night, check availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com

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Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland

Within a spectacular 5-star resort, The Oak Room at Adare Manor is Limerick’s first Michelin-starred restaurant. Chef Mike Tweedie’s menu celebrates Ireland’s finest ingredients such as aged beef from heritage butcher Higgins to local vegetables like Ballynetty beetroot with wild leek. The manor is a breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece, offering a stunning spa, a boutique and extensive grounds, including a new artisan chocolatier hidden in a restored cottage. While this is one of Ireland’s finest hotels, the warmth and friendliness of the team puts guests instantly at ease. adaremanor.com

From €625, check availability at adaremanor.com

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Gidleigh Park, Devon, England

A grand Edwardian manor on the edge of Dartmoor, the hotel offers 24 individually designed rooms overlooking meticulously maintained gardens and riverside trails. Opportunities abound for walking, fishing, horse riding, rock climbing and mountain biking. Guests are welcomed with genuine warmth, surrounded by antiques and art by owners, the Brownsword family. The restaurant retains its Michelin star under chef Ian Webber whose menu is a testament to seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Dishes reflect the freshest produce available and presented with skill – from the precise Heirloom tomato, torched mackerel, sea purslane, gazpacho sorbet and Exmoor caviar to the playfully-named Clotted Cream “Thunder and Lightning” tart, saffron jelly and ginger beer. The renowned wine cellar holds 13,000 bottles from around the world. gidleigh.co.uk

From £350, check availability at booking.com

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