The Heritage; Killenard, County Laois, Ireland R32 PW10 ; www.theheritage.com; A four-star hotel with a stand-out spa close to Kildare Village, this Laois resort makes an ideal spot for a girls ...

It leads to rooms that lean into the Palace’s deep equestrian roots, with subtle nods to horse racing heritage throughout. Cashel Palace Hotel London designer Emma Pearson has worked her magic ...