Rise and shine: 6 boutique hotel bedrooms with beautiful views

A window to another world, waking up in a room with a view is one of the best simple pleasures about travelling. From sparkling sea views, to countryside vistas and dramatic mountainscapes, these boutique hotels are some of our top picks for bringing the outside in…staying in bed has never looked so good.

1. FORESTIS, Brixen – Italy

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Cool, calm and connected to its stunning setting, FORESTIS is a summit-level sanctuary in a South Tyrolean mountainscape. Light streams in through the windows-for-walls, drawing the eye to the stunning views of snow-dusted peaks and illuminating the mellow, minimalist spaces. Sip Plose mountain spring water from the stone carafe in your bedroom, where you’ll have front-row seats to the sunset over the UNESCO Dolomites summit.

2. Sailrock Resort, Turks & Caicos Islands – Caribbean

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The moment you touch down at Sailrock Resort in South Caicos, the vision of turquoise waters and white sand will be the first thing to take your breath away. Whether you stay in a Ridgetop Suite that is elevated above the shore, or a Beachfront Villa nestled among the trees and just a few sandy steps from the warm, shallow ocean, those impossibly blue Caribbean views are never out of sight.

3. Canaves Oia Suites, Santorini – Greece

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Picture pristine white suites set into the dark volcanic rocks, with glittering pools and individual terraces. Canaves Oia Suites boasts sweeping views of the Santorini Caldera, where whitewashed walls frame postcard-worthy scenery. Start the day in style with a champagne breakfast in bed – or dine on your terrace, gazing out across the Aegean Sea.

4. L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa, Mahé – Seychelles

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Surrounded by rugged mountains, emerald forests, and multihued waters, L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa is a haven of natural beauty. From the Indian Ocean to Morne Seychellois (Seychelles’ highest peak), enjoy breath-taking views of the island from the comfort of your private terrace or balcony. Thanks to nautical design details nodding to the resort’s marina setting, you’ll feel as though you’re drifting aboard a superyacht.

5. Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort, Bel Ombre – Mauritius

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Set on the wild south coast of Mauritius in a protected nature reserve, Heritage le Telfair puts you in a world of your own. Beautifully renovated villas are scattered throughout tropical gardens, creating the feel of a private village. Look out over the Indian Ocean through palm-fringed windows, after a day spent in barefoot bliss.

6. Panoptis Escape, Mykonos – Greece

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This extraordinary ensemble of boutique villas on the southern coast of Mykonos overlooks the Aegean Sea and tranquil expanse of Elia Beach below. Any one of the exclusive, hilltop villas at Panoptis Escape guarantees soothing sea breezes, soul-affirming views, and romantic sunsets from the comfort of minimalist interiors with hints of artisan craftsmanship.

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