Casa de China

This enchanting 19th-century mansion offers magnificently characterful rooms with miles-high ceilings, large beds and antique furniture. Gardens, original artworks, gorgeous veranda spaces and a generous breakfast add enchantment. Best, though, is China herself, a warm-hearted, cultured and interesting host with a fund of stories and a lovably informal style. If you're not looking for hotel-style amenities, you won't want to leave.