Over the last few years Danish brand Vipp has been steadily expanding its collection of bookable guest accommodation and the latest to be unveiled is a beautifully renovated log cabin in rural Latvia. One of the reasons why I'm so enchanted by the look of Vipp's guesthouses - and why I normally cover their launch here - is their clear sense of place . . .
A stay at Hotel Sct Thomas in Copenhagen
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] I spent last week in Denmark enjoying 3 Days of Design - Copenhagen's annual design festival, which sees hundreds of open showrooms, exhibitions, talks and workshops taking place around the city. It's one of my favourite events of the year, and I always come back brimming with ideas and inspiration. . . .
A visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall
Chris and I have just got back from an impromptu minibreak on Cornwall's south coast - a beautiful landscape of tidal creeks, secluded coves, wooded valleys and windswept headlands that we always enjoy visiting. I've added some new finds from the trip to my existing posts about the area, but today I'm sharing an in-depth look at a place that's become a firm Cornish favourite for both of us . . .
Vipp Cold Hawaii – a design-led coastal hideaway in Denmark
This month's round-up of design news included a look at the new 'V3' kitchen from Vipp and today I want to share more of the stunning beach house where it was photographed. The latest opening in Vipp's growing collection of bookable guest accommodation in Scandinavia and beyond, it sits among the dunes of Denmark's Thy National Park - often dubbed 'Cold Hawaii' because of its windswept beaches . . .
7 stylish places to stay in Portugal’s Douro Valley
It's time for the final instalment in my series rounding up the stylish accommodation options in Portugal that I came across while planning and researching last year's 10-day road trip through the country with a friend. I've already covered the best places to stay in the eastern Algarve, the rural Alentejo region and the coastal resort of Comporta, and today it's the turn of the Douro Valley - our . . .
Sjöparken – a tranquil Swedish retreat with minimalist design & natural influences
Happy New Year! I hope you're having a good January so far. It's a gloomy, rain-soaked day here in Bristol, so for my first post of 2024 I'm sharing a bit of escapism with a peek at Sjöparken - a beautiful new hotel concept with calming, minimalist design, set amid the undulating fields of Ästad Vineyard in Halland, western Sweden . . .
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