Gliffaes Country House Hotel, Crickhowell, Wales

{fishing is optional} 

{the view from the bed in room 3}

{and in the afternoon a Pimms on the terrace}

Wales is my favourite part of the United Kingdom and Gliffaes is one of my favourite places in Wales. Situated in a tranquil Welsh valley with only the sound of the river and distant sheep it is hard not to be relaxed there. Beautiful.

Autumn

  

The photography and styling in the Toast catalogue is always so beautiful. 

Schweizerhof, Flims, Switzerland

{the view from our balcony}

Arriving on the Post Bus for a weekend skiing trip I glimpsed this fairytale hotel through the trees. When I realised that it was indeed where we were staying I knew it was going to be a good weekend.

Rich in tradition, the Schweizerhof was built in 1903 in the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau styles and is currently managed by the 4th generation of the same family. The likes of Albert Einstein, the Empress Zita and Marie Curie chose to spend their summers here. The beautiful  Belle Époque features are now combined with 21st century comforts - a wonderful wellness centre, lovely bathrooms. 

The sort of hotel that surpasses expectation in every way.

Fjällnäs, Sweden

A 120 year-old hotel in the heart of the Scandinavian mountains...

   {the view from the dinning room}

A beautiful, historic hotel high in the mountains near the Swedish/Norwegian border. Peaceful in summer, buzzing in winter, and wonderful food all year round. Did I mention the spa...