At the foot of the Serra da Estrela lies Covilhã, a lively student town known for its wool industry and creative murals. Here I found a charming boutique hotel with lovely wellness facilities, a great choice of things to do and a fantastic restaurant right next door. The perfect Hideaway for a day in town, with a street art tour I can warmly recommend. It is also the ideal gateway to the beautiful natural landscape of the Serra da Estrela.
Fantastic apartments in the heart of Lisbon, spread across three iconic, historic buildings: just reading that made me want to pack my bags. And by now I can speak from experience: these really are wonderful Hideaways. The concept is perfect. Beautiful buildings with a story and a soul, home to contemporary apartments that make the ideal home away from home for today’s traveller. Every comfort you could wish for, an eye for detail, and the friendliest staff, who’ll also point you to the best city tips. Whether it’s just the two of you or your whole posse: this is a true Local Hideaway and an absolute gem in the collection.
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Palma de Mallorca’s capital, yet just a short stroll from the buzzing city centre, this elegant and wonderfully homely Hideaway is one to savour. With just 13 comfortable rooms and spacious apartments (the latter ideal for longer stays or travelling with a family), it never feels busy or anonymous. A true ‘home away from home’ for the modern traveller.
Gather your friends, family, acquaintances, remote co-workers or whoever else you want… because I’ve found you a beautiful house. A family project where daughter Lara, a talented interior designer, transformed the old aristocratic building into a wonderfully comfortable house for 10 people with 5 bedrooms and bathrooms. The garden is huge and has a pool, various seating areas and outdoor dining facilities. The kitchen is a dream!
And then there’s the location… within walking distance of my favourite Catalan city, Girona, with a plethora of good restaurants and a nature park in the hinterland. Okay, it’s not a cheap stay, but if you split the costs, you really do have a gem of a hideaway, I can guarantee you that!