PADASTE MANOR, MUHU ISLAND

Padaste Manor believes in offering you simple luxury, with the emphasis firmly on the luxury. Standing in glorious isolation on Muhu Island, surrounded by landscaped parkland, meadows and forests, the Padaste is in an idyllic spot. In winter, crisp white snow transforms the landscape. In summer the island is a riot of forest greens and the startling colours of over 20 different species of orchids and any number of vibrant, noisy birds.

Inside, you’ll find the Manor and its collection of 19^th century, ironstone buildings pretty attractive too. The restaurant, for example, has won gourmet awards for the last three years running. The spa encompasses some traditional Estonian treatments, and the rooms are beautifully appointed in a simple, but elegant. style – complete with unobtrusive, leading-edge technology.