You wouldn’t know it but this stately-looking manor house was only completed a couple of years back and is not the historical residence it appears to be. Impressive at first sight this detached hotel is set in parkland not far from the glories of Monte Cassino and carries a distinctly boutique aesthetic. The rooms have been individually designed with themes including various countries and continents as well as colours. Indulge yourself by booking the African suite, complete with zulu masks and private balcony, or if you’re on a less generous budget go for the Indian room – decorated with trinkets, cloths and pictures of the Maharaja.