Summer diaries often fill up fast with social plans, group excursions and family vacations, which might leave you longing for a little time alone. For when you’re craving a solo reset, here are five hotels you’ll be glad to enjoy all by yourself.

It isn’t hard to see why the Mallorcan capital of Palma has become such a city hot spot – with its honey-toned old town, vibrant social scene, striking Gothic cathedral, art and culture institutions, and close proximity to the island’s breath-taking beaches and bucolic countryside. But, unsurprisingly, it is a challenge to avoid the tourist hoards and get a true sense of this buzzy Balearic island. Below, Enrique Miró-San, co-owner of the Portella hotel – a recent addition to Palma’s hotel offering, a thoughtfully reimagined 17th-century residence in the old town – shares his expert insider recommendations.

Rolling scenery, charming villages, hearty pubs, sumptuous estates – a countryside getaway is arguably the quintessential style of UK vacation. While the Cotswolds with all their honey-hued allure and masterpiece hotels tend to dominate when it comes to country escapes, there are plenty of alternative destinations with well worthy of an explore – and with fantastic places to stay to boot.

Design-forward style, luxurious amenities, sophisticated dining and immersive cultural opportunities are not descriptions often associated with family-friendly hotels. But, if you are seeking the perfect spot for a multi-generational holiday, fortunately, there are some brilliant hotels that cater with aplomb to all ages, without skimping on the elements that make it feel like a truly rejuvenating getaway – for everyone involved.

Summer diaries often fill up fast with social plans, group excursions and family vacations, which might leave you longing for a little time alone. For when you’re craving a solo reset, here are five hotels you’ll be glad to enjoy all by yourself.

It isn’t hard to see why the Mallorcan capital of Palma has become such a city hot spot – with its honey-toned old town, vibrant social scene, striking Gothic cathedral, art and culture institutions, and close proximity to the island’s breath-taking beaches and bucolic countryside. But, unsurprisingly, it is a challenge to avoid the tourist hoards and get a true sense of this buzzy Balearic island. Below, Enrique Miró-San, co-owner of the Portella hotel – a recent addition to Palma’s hotel offering, a thoughtfully reimagined 17th-century residence in the old town – shares his expert insider recommendations.