9 / 10

Swing open your room’s large windows and listen to the bells of the Baroque church on the island in the lake’s centre as you gaze out at the water and the castle opposite, feeling as if you have woken up in a fairytale. A very comfortable one at that, with many of Vila Bled’s rooms featuring separate bedroom, living space and hallway. In most units the bathroom has a bathtub and double sink. Ask for Room 209 and you’ll get a private chunky stone balcony with views of the lake through the trees.