Nimmu House

This cute-as-a-button eco-hotel is set over three floors and the careful renovation made every effort to respect the building's history. The interiors were all handled by French designer Emeline Leveille-Nizerolle who ensured the use of local materials and textiles throughout, creating a space of pure style. Outside, the apricot, walnut and apple orchards are utterly glorious and on a fine day, you'll enjoy eating amid the fruits and surrounded by the Himalayan panorama.

For your stay, choose between one of the cosy indoor heritage rooms or a fabulous Rajasthani tent in the garden. The four bedrooms in the main building all feature twin or king size beds, private ensuite bathrooms and hot water warmed by a solar panel. The seven tents are sprinkled through the nearby orchard and have three separate compartments: a small entrance room, either for relaxing or for the kids if required, a super-spacious bedroom, and private bathroom with the best showers in Ladakh.

There's never any shortage of things to do in Ladakh and a stay at Nimmu House proves no different. Take a tour through the village of Nimmu with a local guide (make sure to enjoy namkeen chai - a traditional butter tea), visit a local potter and make your own works of art, trek along the winding Himalayan paths, attack the steep inclines on a mountain bike, visit monasteries, raft the Indus river or take yoga and meditation classes. We might need to meditate just writing that list!