Craving a staycation at one of your favourite hotels? Think glamorous and equally comfortable four-poster beds, a mix of cosy fabrics perfect for wrapping up warm next to the fire and country garden views.

From quirky manors and luxury London hotels to cosy cabin stays, we’ve put together a collection of gorgeous guest rooms and suites – perfect to steal ideas from, for your very own holiday-inspired bedroom…

1. Ethereal drapes

Opt for a dramatic way to allow for a little more privacy, using railings and beautiful curtains to frame your bed. Just like in this guest suite in Kin House, a Grade II-listed Georgian manor house in the Wiltshire countryside, which was lovingly restored to its former glory by design studio Barlow & Barlow, before opening in 2022. The private hire hotel has 12 rooms which blend muted tones with colourful patterns for a dynamic yet restful effect.

“Kin House has been designed to be a home away from home; a place where, for the short time you’re there, it feels like yours – elegantly comfortable but with that lived-in, slightly eccentric country house feel,” says creative director Lucy Barlow.

2. Textured schemes

Interior designer Matt Hulme of Dynargh Design suggests playing with texture and colour for a warm, layered room. When creating the chic beach lofts at Watergate Bay Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall, he combined various textures with earthy tones and “burnt orange flashes” to reflect the cliffs, the sea, and the region’s glorious sunsets.

“Soft furnishings, rugs and rattan lights create shadows and intrigue,” says Matt. “But it doesn’t all have to be about clashing patterns or everything matching; try to have one colour or texture that links everything together.”

3. Jewel-toned bedroom

Take a page out of the Auberge du Père Bise’s book, and introduce rich, soothing shades into your bedroom. Sitting on the edge of the stunning Annecy Lake surrounded by the French Alps, the peaceful rooms of this iconic hotel – which has welcomed esteemed guests, from Jean-Paul Sartre to Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth – incorporate calm teal tones that cover everything from the padded headboard to the comfy armchair.

4. Curvy shapes

Add personality to your space with interesting shapes, such as these charming bobbin bed posts that almost soar to the ceiling in the Yarrow rooms of The Beacon. SGS Design created a classic design with a twist for this country house in Tunbridge Wells, which also serves as a restaurant with rooms, and wedding venue.

“Guest rooms are a great opportunity to be playful and add some drama,” says Sophie Stevens, the interior designer who headed the project. “Reference the architecture of the building if you can,” she adds. “A fine example of Arts and Crafts architecture, The Beacon is filled with arches and curves – we replicated this in the rooms, through shaped headboards, joinery and accessories.”

5. Rustic bedroom design

Make your bedroom feel as cosy as a cabin in the forest, with timber cladding and rustic wooden finishes, just like in the Cove Valley’s Hopi cabin.

This 300-acre reserve on the edge of Exmoor National Park invites guests to completely immerse themselves into nature, with three homely cabins, designed by HÁM Interiors, blending old American influences with natural elements and materials. Carefully selected antiques and cross motifs add more character while paying homage to the gable ends found in traditional American barns.

6. Pattern and colour

If you love a bold palette and eye-catching patterns, take inspiration from the Margate House hotel’s colour-drenched rooms – pick a base colour, combine it with lighter and darker shades, and throw in your favourite prints and artworks for the finishing touches.

Property developer Will Jenkins’ passion project mixes different tones of pink, terracotta and burgundy with striped details and wooden elements, as well as statement pieces such as the bed with the scalloped headboard and curvy legs; making the Margate House as artistic as its host town.

7. Imperial bedroom furnishings

Recreate the regal, maximalist design of The Lanesborough London’s Grosvenor Suite at home, by including soft, patterned carpets, upholstered armchairs and grand headboards.

Built in 1719 and originally serving as the home of James Lane, the last Viscount Lanesborough, the luxury hotel is known for its lavish bedrooms and suites, which are filled with features that echo England’s Regency era.

8. Geometric, fun elements

Why not incorporate symmetry and surprise features for a whimsical look. With its grounds said to have inspired author Lewis Carroll to write his iconic book ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’, Cowley Manor Experimental, in the Cotswolds, uses a mix of styles to celebrate the building’s history from 1695 to the 2000s.

Interior designer Dorothée Mechillion says, “We tried weaving elements you would find in the original manor, with more modern ones. In the guest rooms, we mixed baldaquin beds and rattan furniture with enamelled lava, graphic fabrics and carpets, fully upholstered furniture, bold colours and glossy lacquer finishes. Look out for small hidden doors, too, and other nods to ‘Alice’.”

9. Mid-century Parisian flair

Embrace mid-century French finesse, with clean, geometric lines and functional pieces – just like in the très-chic Le Parchamp, in Paris’s Boulogne-Billancourt area. “The rooms echo the mid-century, postmodern movement in Paris, as well as the film and art scenes of the time,” says Liz Beal, design associate and part of the Le Parchamp design team at Goddard Littlefair.

“Get the look with subtle prints on cushions, curtains and throws, and artwork with graphic patterns.” Liz advises to use interesting shapes, too, like the curved arch on the headboards (this references the curve of French cinema character Monsieur Hulot’s umbrella), to break up a flat wall and add a dynamic element to your space.

10. Organic hues and textiles

Combine tactile materials with ambient lighting and moody tones for a cocooning bedroom, with some inspiration from the Bull. Once a coaching inn – a place for tired horses to recover and get ready for their next ride – in the picture-perfect town of Burford, this is the ideal spot for the property’s now-human guests to take a breather too.

The Bull’s 18 relaxed yet plush bedrooms and suites echo the building’s original 15th-century architecture. The boho-chic Penthouse on the top floor features soft, calming tones achieved with a mineral-based lime wash, as well as exposed beams, organic textiles, and furniture that embraces an imperfect finish at every juncture – all meant to convey an effortless, natural look.

11. Outside in

Want your country home to match its lush surroundings? Copy The Pig’s style, and use floral patterns and earthy shades to bring the outside in. The first to open out of the franchise’s now-eight establishments, The Pig in Brockenhurst, in the middle of the New Forest, celebrates nature in every corner.

“It’s all about bringing the New Forest setting into the building, with a big nod to the flora and fauna around the property,” says Emma Cripwell, publicist at The Pig Hotels. Trust in the power of flower-filled wallpapers – why not try pattern drenching, covering walls, curtains, pillows, and even the ceiling, in meadow-inspired motifs – and colours usually found in a field, such as orange, olive or lavender.

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