Villa Melba
Embracing slow travel, Villa Melba is an architect-designed retreat in the Quebec village of Frelighsburg. It offers guests customised experiences including culinary workshops and wellness treatments.
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Art, Design & Architecture holidays
Heading out into the world doesn’t mean you should leave your love for art, design and architecture behind. Our boutique homes and design hotels are architectural gems that make perfect destinations for design lovers.
Are you in the mood for some art and architectural design delicacies? From art galleries and design shops, to architectural history, these destinations offer everything an art or culture lover could want.
Our listings include holiday rentals designed by Peter Zumthor, John Pawson or Manuel Aires Mateus. Saddle Peak House in Los Angeles by Michael Sant Architects, a renovated farmhouse in Italy, and stunning shipyard structures in Canada are other stylish gems in our collection.
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Secular Retreat
Offering sweeping views across the Devon Moors, Secular Retreat is a monastic-inspired “villa” designed by Peter Zumthor, complete with furnishings and fixtures conceived by the Swiss architect.
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Life House
Set amid the rolling hills of Wales, Life House is an architectural retreat embodying the “less is more” philosophy. Designed by John Pawson, it features three bedrooms and two contemplation areas.
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Casa no Jardim
Hidden amidst a garden on Rua do Almada, Casa no Jardim is an industrial-inspired holiday rental in Porto. As a creative space, it is eclectically decorated with vintage furnishings and local artworks
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The Monastery Loft
Occupying a centuries-old monastery, The Monastery Loft is an inspiring, loft-style rental in the heart of Noto. It has been designed as a sanctuary, with stunning valley views and a plunge pool.
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Locanda La Concia
Occupying a historic building in the heart of Reggio Emilia, Locanda La Concia is a boutique hotel that offers contemporary-styled rooms and an intimate bistrot serving Italian specialties.
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Palazzo Ventidue
Housed within a centuries-old residence in the historic centre of Nardo, Palazzo Ventidue is a beautifully restored, three-bedroom home with vaulted ceilings and a sun-drenched terrace.
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Stockholm Apartment
Located in the heart of Gamla Stan, the Stockholm Apartment is a peaceful rental that fuses traditional and contemporary design, all within walking distance of attractions, restaurants and ferries.
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Casa Salento
Authentically restored, Casa Salento is a charming rental in the historical centre of a small town in Salento. It features original furnishings, modern comforts and a courtyard with a plunge pool.
