Chateau Mcely’s enchanting rooms and magical setting just outside Prague offer 5-star eco-chic luxury. Named as the most luxurious boutique hotel in the Czech Republic by Dolce Vita magazine, the property consists of 23 guestrooms and suites, the Mcely Spa and Piano Nobile restaurant. Set within a wide expanse of English garden-esque parkland complete with swimming lake next to St. George Forest, it’s the ideal location for picnics and relaxing escapes.

Each of the chateau’s two floors is themed: the first, or Floor of the World, is where the Southern Seas suite, Legend suite and Orient-inspired rooms are found. On the second floor, the Floor of Time, rooms are named for months, plus a Mark Twain suite and   Rilke double room. Beneath the main floor lies The Alchemist Club, a 17^th-century wine cellar; while topside in the tower, the Studiolo library and observatory provide romantic space with a unique twist.

Special indulgences with take-away value include an hour-long course in blending natural skincare products. Learn about natural botanical oils and their effects, create your own bespoke aromatherapy potion, and discover how natural ingredients can have a beneficial influence on body, mind and spirit. Or, skip the class and head straight to the gift shop to select from Mcely Bouquet, a brand of healing natural products created onsite in a small lab by owners James and Inez Cusumano. Choices include Sea Buckthorn Eye Balm, Rose Night Serum, Calendula Face Mask, Wild Thyme Hand Balm and Honey Lip Balm.