The Journal

Open fires, flickering candlelight and the gentle hum of easy conversation, conjuring an immersion in safety, solace and contentment. This is the style of the season.

Le Petit Chateau is a glorious, atmospheric spectacular of a venue, bursting with all the charm, creativity and fantastical fun you could ever wish for that has to be experienced to be believed.

Each Flying Kiwi Inn is individually and uniquely designed to reflect a luxurious yet laid back ambience, and the newly renovated Crown Hotel is no exception.

Located at the front of the broad, cobbled market square, The Angel presents a magnificently romantic Georgian façade, concealing an artful blend of curiosities, historical hints, contemporary flair and traditional luxury, as intriguing and beguiling as its clientele.

The restoration of Dimsdale House, effortlessly embraces it's Georgian charm whilst advocating 21st Century contemporary luxury living.

From just four crumbling walls, half a roof, and a history with enough twists and turns to rival Sir Conan Doyle, this extraordinary chateau now boasts an unrivalled reputation for peace, tranquility and luxury, nestled in the little known department of La Creuse.

The glow of the polished bath, compliments the antique warmth of the original cream glazed bricks and adds that finishing touch of perfect ‘industrial opulence’ to this stunning restoration.

Combining vibrancy, tradition and culture with all the wonder of a winter landscape and a myriad of outdoor pursuits, Guarda Val is a stunning alpine winter destination; effortlessly charming, stylish, and contemporary, but most of all a true mountain retreat.

Full of joy, meaning and provenance, Jane Malloy and Jonny West transformed a once derelict barn into an eclectic dwelling packed to the rafters with soul and sociability.

Instead of cocooning ourselves away in a snug array of warm, dark shades like hibernating design bears, shrug off the gloom by embracing the light, and letting the vibrancy of a winter landscape immerse your home.

Classic details, historic materials and contemporary touches merge seamlessly to create a romantic and creative space, at once luxurious but gloriously liveable.

Wooldown decided that the grand 2m bateau spa bath would be the perfect addition to their growing collection of luxurious properties.

Luxury woodland retreat ‘The North Star Club’ is an ethereal wonderland, taking ‘glamping’ into an utterly new realm.

Grand, stately and secluded, without a single ounce of pretension, Elmore Court is a welcoming gem of a destination; a luxurious and utterly enchanting home from home.

From a dishevelled and dilapidated dwelling with rubble choked cellars and crumbling eaves, Sophie and Charlie transformed this dwindling property to its full Georgian splendour, all with the help of a tiny inherited long forgotten book.

When Management Consultants Ian and Jo Allright set out to find their perfect Grecian bolthole, little did they know that their holiday aspirations would soon become an idyllic way of life.

This 19th Century Gothic Church has been hailed "the most prestigious and ground-breaking development ever built South of the Thames”. The architectural icon now consists of four magnificent palatial apartments full of surprise that fully embrace the extraordinary.

Deep in Somerset’s Chew Valley at the foot of the Mendips, set amidst pristine woodland carpeted in bluebells nestles a magical escape.