Who? Laura Ashley
What? The quintessentially English lifestyle brand Laura Ashley has recently unveiled its first boutique hotel – Laura Ashley The Manor. The Tudor revival manor is decorated with items from Laura Ashley’s current home collection, showcasing the brand’s classic prints. Rooms start from £150 per night.
When? Open now
Where? Barnet Lane, Elstree WD6 3RE
How? For more information, see www.lauraashleyhotels.com
Who? AmaWaterways What? Unsure where to spend Christmas and New Years this year? Why not hop on to a cruise through Europe? AmaWaterways have created a 14 day “Magnificent Christmas” cruise, travelling from Nuremberg to Amsterdam over the Christmas and New Year period. The package includes flights, all meals, wine and daily tours and excursions. Prices start from £2719 per person. When? Departing 18th December Where? Departure by arrangement How? For more information, visit www.amawaterways.co.uk
Who? Waldhotel What? Stuttgart can feel a little industrial at the best of times but the Waldhotel, just a little out of the city, makes a perfect place to stop for some peace and quiet. Surrounded by greenery, the hotel offers facilities for tennis, e-bikes and sauna. Added to the holistic feel is are wholesome, healthy breakfast options. Throw in the proximity to the city centre, it’s the perfect place to stop after a business trip. When? Open year round Where? Guts-Muths-Weg 18,70597Stuttgart-Degerloch, Germany How? For more information, see www.waldhotel-stuttgart.de Ten photos from Waldhotel, Stuttgart
Who? The Yeatman What? Portuguese food is often known for its simplicity but at the Michelin-starred restaurant at The Yeatman Hotel this translates to something more gastronomic. For a restaurant in a city that’s entrenched in wine, port to be exactly, the menu is never very far from that connection. That’s perhaps why it’s the perfect place to learn about wines with a menu made to match. When? Open year round with set dates for wine dinners Where? The Yeatman Hotel, Rua do Choupelo, (Santa Marinha), Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto 4400-088, Portugal How? For more information, see www.the-yeatman-hotel.com Fly via TAP Portugal
Who? Gandia Blasco What? Why don’t we dash onto bean bags any more? This textured wool number from Gandia Blasco proves that bean bags can be a contemporary design feature too. Plus, you know it’s going to be so very comfortable. So move on over kids, let us adults have some fun too. Priced at £1,030. When? Available now Where? Available online from Heal’s How? Buy now from Heal’s
Who? Elia Mangia What? Elia Mangia is an Italian designer who specialises in furniture design. His project, “Critter” (produced by Skitsch), is a free standing kitchen created from solid ash wood and stainless steel, with a stove, worktop and even a sink. It’s designed to be easily assembled and disassembled with only eight screws holding the structure together. When? Available now Where? Available through eliamangia.com How? See website for more information
Who? Made.com What? We love the smooth, flowing shape of this Rhapsody bedside table lamp from Made.com. Designed by Cristiana Ionescu, it’s made to be functional first – they say that it “diffuses a gentle ambient light to help you switch off”. We say this is elegant, switched on design. Priced at £29. When? Available now Where? Available online from Made.com How? Buy now from Made.com
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