OUR HANDPICKED HOTELS
We sleep our way through the world's top destinations to find you the best & most beautiful hotels. Find here our favorite rooms with a view.
The Wensley
Nestled between rolling high hills and a perfect green landscape, The Wensley is a bespoke timber, an architectural house and shed built from recycled Oregon and Ironbark.
The Wensley is a haven of peace and serenity in a secluded but central pocket of the Surf Coast Hinterland called Wensleydale, offering a chance to stay tranquil, meditate and explore The Great Ocean Road and surrounding countryside with complete privacy. It feels home away from home.
Las Encinas del Naval
Located on a 44-hectare estate in the region of La Vera, Sierra de Gredos, at the foot of its highest peak, the Almanzor, Las Encinas del Naval is the ideal hideaway for a weekend with friends on a peaceful and wintery trip. The house sits between a set of meadows, oak and chestnut forests, holm oaks, and olive groves, in a landscape where summers are dry and hot, attenuated by the shadows of ancient trees, sporadic summer storms, and pleasant lavender-scented breezes. Even at night the outside calls you, invites you to go out to contemplate the clear skies, full of stars.
Villa Castelluccio
Villa Castelluccio offers a truly authentic experience in the heart of rural Puglia. The beautifully restored villa sits within 5 acres of olive groves.
The building itself was renovated from a ruin of an old traditional Lamia. Thanks to the restyling and restoration of the interior, the building preserves its historic atmosphere that gives a charming but relaxed feel.
Casa Olivetta
The Villa, restored by Australian fashion and interior designer, Collette Dinnigan, is surrounded by hills and centuries-old olive trees.
Casa Olivetta is located in the heart of the Apulian Itria Valley, in southern Italy, between the charming villages of Cisternino and Ostuni.
OCCUPANCY: (8 guests max)
Casa Olivetta comprises one main building, with three bedrooms and a guest house separate from the villa. All buildings are in pale limestone brick, with traditional stone and terracotta tiles for the inside floors, finished with lime-washed white walls and contrasting timber.
Villa Cardo
Villa Cardo is a 4 bedroom house designed by Studio Andrew Trotter. The house has been built with local materials and using traditional methods of building, conveying uniqueness and heritage, keeping the building light, airy and cool in the summer.
The villa is within one hectare of land, filled with olive and almond trees everywhere. Discover its breathtaking views of the sea from the roof terrace.
Tenuta Masseriola
Tenuta Masseriola enjoys its exclusive privacy just a few kilometres from the village of Carovigno, rich in history and delicious cuisine. Surrounded by 8 hectares of olive groves and red soil, the villa offers maximum comfort to its guests.
OCCUPANCY: (8 guests max)
The house is immersed in the most genuine Puglia countryside, wide-open spaces, managed with volumes and details that ensure relaxation and total wellness. Tenuta Masseriola winds its way through two modern structures that surround the most classic of Puglia construction.
Glebe House Devon
A guest house, restaurant and 15 acre smallholding set in the heart of East Devon, an area of outstanding natural beauty. With far reaching views over the rolling hills of the Coly Valley, and a short drive from the Jurassic coast, Glebe is a unique foodie retreat in the beautiful English countryside.
Taking inspiration from the beauty of their surroundings the 6 bedrooms are designed with bold use of color and patterns, with artistic details and murals throughout.
Masseria Moroseta
Masseria Moroseta, designed by architect Andrew Trotter, is a country house located in the Oustini region of Italy, on a 5-hectare field surrounded by olive trees. The house was built with traditional techniques and local materials, it is inspired by the old farmhouses of Puglia but incorporating modern elements in the design. Like traditional houses, Masseria Moroseta has a central patio, six bedrooms on each side, and a living room and terrace which overlook the infinity pool and the sea.
Son Viscos
To the north of the island, among ivy and wild flora, you can find the house of Sos Viscos. A magical rural house located in the heart of Sierra de Tramuntana, 1.5 km from Valldemossa. The landscape offers incredible trails surrounded by wild nature with a steady sea breeze.
La Hermandad de Villalba
La Hermandad de Villalba is located in Villalba de Barros, a small town of white houses. It is a rural retreat located in the region of Extremadura, in Tierra de Barros.
Casa Olivi
Casa Olivi is an ancient farmhouse where country-life merges with contemporary design.