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 . . .
A stay at stylish Cornwall B&B The Sandy Duck – plus top tips for Falmouth, the Roseland Peninsula & around
There are some places that I know I'm going to end up returning to again and again. The Sandy Duck, a boutique B&B in the buzzing Cornish harbour town of Falmouth, is one of them. Chris and I first visited for my birthday in August 2017 and we both loved its pared-back, gently quirky interiors, its laid-back atmosphere and its stunning position on a headland between two sandy beaches . . .
‘The House’ – a muted, minimalist retreat from Ask og Eng
I've featured a few projects by Norwegian design studio Ask og Eng over the years, and today I'm excited to share a peek inside the beautiful home of its founders, Kine Ask Sternersen and Kristoffer Eng. Currently open to visit and available to rent for overnight stays while the couple temporarily relocate to Mallorca with their children, it's located in Drammen . . .
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