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"Five European Manor Getaways\nThese five newly opened manor hotels make for stylish country retreats\nDomaine de la Baume, the newest addition to the Maisons &amp;amp; Hotels Sibuet portfolio, occupies French artist Bernard Buffet's former retreat in Provence, near the village of Tourtour. The 22-room hotel is situated on a stunning 99-acre plot that includes an olive grove, a chapel, and formal gardens.\nThe charming interiors of Domaine de la Baume were designed by Jocelyne Sibuet, who owns Maisons &amp;amp; Hotels Sibuet with her husband, Jean-Louis, and their children. Pure Altitude products are used in the hotel's spa treatments, which are offered in a cabin situated in a forest and complete with the soothing sound of nearby waterfalls. From $240/night; domaine-delabaume.com\nLast spring, tennis star Andy Murray opened Cromlix in Perthshire, Scotland, just three miles from his hometown of Dunblane. The hotel inhabits a Victorian mansion with ten bedrooms and five suites decorated with Scottish furnishings in soothing tones.\nCromlix has its own chapel, lake, and\u2014of course\u2014tennis court. Well-known French chef Albert Roux manages the restaurant. From $421/night; cromlix.com\nAfter acquiring the majestic Ashford Castle in Ireland's County Mayo last year, Red Carnation Hotels completed a three-phase renovation to ensure the 13th-century manse's structural integrity, reimagine the decor, and add critical updates, such as air-conditioning.\nThe idyllic 350-acre estate, which has served as a hotel for 75 years, features a nine-hole golf course, a falconry center, tennis courts, and gardens. In addition, the area surrounding Ashford Castle offers horseback riding, clay-pigeon shooting, hiking, and water activities on Lough Corrib. From $288 per person/night; ashfordcastle.com\nSituated in a vineyard just south of Bordeaux, France, La Chartreuse du Ch\u00E2teau Le Thil is an intimate eleven-room property opened by Les Sources de Caudalie hotel, which is located less than a mile away in a neighboring vineyard. Guests staying at the 18th-century castle have access to Les Sources de Caudalie's amenities, including a spa and the Michelin-star restaurant La Grand'Vigne.\nPierre Lapalus of Bordeaux-based architecture firm Agence de l'Arsenal outfitted the rooms at La Chartreuse du Ch\u00E2teau Le Thil, which feature antique furnishings and lake views. Many of the ch\u00E2teau's historic details were preserved, such as original fireplaces and grand stone stairways. The ground-floor salons are great spots for curling up with a book. From $321/night; sources-caudalie.com\nThe small English village of Kingham is home to the Wild Rabbit, a welcoming haven that opened in the heart of the Cotswolds this past fall. During the renovation of the structure, which dates from 1750, the plaster was removed from the walls to reveal the original stone.\nIn addition to the 12 rooms at the Wild Rabbit, there is a pub-style bar and a seasonal restaurant that supports local purveyors. Less than two hours northwest of London, it's a perfect escape from the city\u2014and with four dog-friendly rooms, you won't have to leave your furry friend behind. From $178/night; thewildrabbit.co.uk"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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