The Art of Not Leaving: A Slow Morning at St Moritz
We arrived at St Moritz Hotel with best laid plans of beach walks, a spa treatment or two and maybe even a sea dip. But by the time we’d unpacked and inhaled that familiar Cowshed scent drifting through the corridors, the only thing we really wanted to do was stay still.
The hotel has that effect on you. Set between Rock and Polzeath, it’s a cool slice of coastal calm with just enough art deco inspiration to make you forget that you’re in Cornwall.
A Provençal Escape: Hotel Le Moulin, Lourmarin
Some places have a way of slowing time. Hotel Le Moulin in Lourmarin is one of them. Once an olive mill, now a beautifully restored retreat, it blends rustic charm with understated luxury. Tucked into the folds of this picture-perfect Provençal village, it feels effortlessly timeless.
Stepping into Serenity: Forestis Hotel in the Dolomites
Arriving at Forestis Hotel, a luxurious 5-star retreat perched high in the Dolomites, felt like stepping into a dream. After a cross-European journey from Cornwall in my trusty Defender, it was the warm and unassuming welcome from the concierge that immediately set the tone.
Boath House: A Highland Haven
Breakfast was a highlight, hosted by a warm and attentive team who ensured every detail was just right. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients made for an effortless yet indulgent start to the day.
Gidleigh Park: A Timeless Escape on the Edge of Dartmoor
Tucked away in the quiet upper reaches of the River Teign, Gidleigh Park is the kind of place that feels a little unreal. A Tudor-style country house set on the edge of Dartmoor, wrapped in 107 acres of woodland and gardens.