TORONTO — Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has certainly been busy this month, adding five independently-minded hotels to its growing portfolio. Ranging from a stately home in Queenstown to a classic alpine lodge in Austria, each property is sure to impress even the most discerning travellers.

Owl and the Pussycat Hotel (Galle, Sri Lanka)

Considered one of Sri Lanka’s newest boutique hotels, having opened in January 2016, this 16-suite luxury coastal retreat is situated nearby the UNESCO listed Galle Fort and Buddhist temples. Each spacious suite is a little different, but guests can expect eye-catching artwork and panoramic sea views in every one. Rates start at $242 per night.

Foxhill Manor (Cotswold, England)

With just eight rooms, Grade II listed Foxhill Manor is an intimate property set on the magnificent 400-acre Farncombe Estate near Broadway. The hotel’s charm lies in its home-from-home feel, with cozy bedrooms and home-cooked meals. Even more, the hotel is pet friendly and boasts an onsite cinema room and a free shuttle service to sister property Dormy House, where guests have access to its expansive spa, restaurant and facilities. Rates start at $627 per night.

Hulbert House (Queenstown, New Zealand)

Just 10 minutes from the centre of Queenstown, Hulbert House was built during the height of the Gold Rush in 1887 and has since been lovingly restored. Each of the six rooms has a lake, garden or skyline view and is uniquely decorated – where one room boasts a canopy bed or a wood burning fireplace, another is home to an antique writing desk or teardrop chandelier. Rates start at $880 per night.

Villa Dell Pergola (Alassio, Italy)

The hotel’s 12 bedrooms are split across three buildings, with each room boasting its own individual style and furnishings dedicated to the many figures who’ve stayed at the hotel in the past. The grounds extend over 22,000 square metres and include an abundance of Mediterranean flora and exotic evergreens. The hotel restaurant, Ristorante Nove, is headed up by Executive Chef Giorgio Servetto who serves traditional Ligurian cuisine in an elegant setting. Rates start at $470 per night.

Das PostHotel (Tyrol, Austria)

This classic alpine lodge features 27 rooms and an eco-conscious design that’s deeply rooted in mountain traditions. Sustainability is at the heart of the resort, which shows in the many design features like the solar-heated pool and organic menus at HeLeni restaurant. Das PostHotel is situated in the Zillertal ski area of Austria, allowing guests to ski year round on the slopes of the Hintertux Glacier. Rates start at $282 per night.

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