A hand-picked collection of places to stay: Authentic, Small-scale, One of a kind!
Ooh là là… such a special Hideaway this is! A super luxury boutique hotel in Lisbon’s city centre. Biggest surprise? A garden with a pool, a true urban oasis! So much time, energy and money has gone into restoring this old city palace to its full glory… and with such an eye for details. The various rooms are fully equipped and utterly beautiful. The service is 5 stars, pure indulgence. The place for a special occasion and to celebrate life. One problem… you don’t want to go into the city anymore!
Upon entering, I have a flashback and I think for a moment that I am entering a riad in Marrakech… not surprising because the Moorish influences are omnipresent in my favourite Olhão! Tucked away in one of the narrow streets filled with white cubist houses you will find this beautiful Hideaway. The big surprise awaits upstairs: the roof terrace… an inviting small swimming pool, a lovely lounge terrace and the most spectacular view over the roofs of Olhão and the sea!
A beautiful and vast 1200 acres property. This organic farm has several houses and apartments where you can stay and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. There are 18 km of hiking trails on the estate and in autumn the truffle hunting is in full swing. The central location is perfect for excursions and discovering the Tuscan good life!
This super-stylish B&B is almost in my own backyard… just a village away. So it felt a bit strange to have a ‘test sleep’ at the neighbors ;))) But gosh, am I glad I did! Because this beautiful old farmstead has it all! 3 deluxe rooms with beds you never want to get out of, 2 rooms have bath and shower and one room has a lovely rainshower. The different spaces are tastefully decorated, with beautiful art (hobby of the owners) and relaxing nooks and corners. The old orchard and garden are a perfect place for lazy summer days and soaking in the hot tub is possible all year round. You can also rent the entire place for a small party or business meeting. Add to that the enormous hospitality of the owners, who spoil you with breakfast, sometimes a ‘table d’hôtes’, delicious wines from the wine cabinet, regional insider tips and you never want to go home again! Life is good in Rivierenland … I can talk about that!