Château de Gilly, Vougeot, Burgundy, France
Once the medieval Cistercian residence of the abbots of Cîteaux, today this vision of loveliness is an exclusive hotel with magnificent architectural features: inviting suites with superb wood panelling, a stone fireplace and exquisite wall coverings; a gourmet restaurant in the original 14th-century vaulted wine cellar; beautiful parkland; an outdoor pool; tennis courts; and a host of children's amenities.