A hand-picked collection of places to stay: Authentic, Small-scale, One of a kind!
I have a new happy place… a place where I have set my heart on having my own Hideaway – Casa Cubista in Sedella. It is located in the Axarquía, the area east of Malaga. Not yet very well known and it has everything: sea, mountains, nature, a wonderful microclimate and a choice of white villages. Because I now spend so much time in this part of Andalusia, I came across this striking guesthouse, located in the neighbouring village. Contemporary, comfortable, affordable and a super deluxe breakfast… an absolute insider tip!
How fairy-tale like is this Hideaway… nature and style go hand in hand here. The colours are subdued, there are cool (vintage) finds and there is space… lots of space! I had my mind set on this hidden spot on the Costa Vicentina – the far western part of the Algarve (and Alentejo) on the Atlantic coast – for already quite some time. The surroundings are truly an undiscovered part of Portugal. This 27-hectare estate with 4 apartments and 3 rooms is a true Hideaway for nature lovers and for those who look for tranquility!
A brand new B&B from my dear friends Mariana and Pedro right in the city center of Porto. Brutalism meets modern design, beautiful clean lines and bold colours: a great collaboration with Luís Sobral (Depa Architects). Mariana is the best host and knows the Porto insider tips! A lovely breakfast is served to start your day and you’ll be ready to explore this cool city!
The perfect holiday home in one of the nicest surrounding in the Netherlands…?? BAM! It is in Mia’s garden… because hey, if you have such a large garden, it is also very fulfilling to share your beautiful property, et voilá! The surroundings are a personal favourite with beautiful nature and fun cities Zutphen and Deventer just a stone’s throw away. And more good news… the coach house has now also been transformed into a holiday home… Also a Local Hideaway!