Five architectural gems you can stay in
We’ve chosen five stylish and individual places to stay from the Further Afield collection, each of which has a strong architectural influence defining its space. From ultra modern apartments to classically beautiful formal houses, all of them are infinitely welcome and reassuringly stylish.
LOFT 2A, Nardo, Puglia
The ancient and historic centre of Nardò is an intoxicating taste of the “real” Italy. Beautiful architecture, superb eateries and plenty of people watching via the town’s cafe culture, in its midst is this piece of modern almost industrial beauty. Wrapped in an historic stone building we love how Karen and Martin have created floating spaces, a sense of light and air coupled with a super terrace.
Secret Garden, Positano, Almalfi Coast
Perched high on a hill overlooking the town of Positano, but a world away from its mass tourism, with incredible views you could build anything in this garden and we would have stayed there. However, staying at Richard’s Secret Garden you get to stay in a house that rivals those views in terms of its beauty. A solid glass roof curves above your head as the open plan space opens up in front of you with a seamless flow of white walls, light and air. Covered terraces and those views inspire you to sit back, unwind and simply “be”.
Fiskavaig Studio, Isle of Skye
Nestled in rolling croft-land, dotted by wild orchids, with views down to the shores of Loch Bracadale is this simple but beautifully crafted studio for two. Its open plan space cries out for lazy days stretched out in front of the wood burner, but its floor to ceiling windows also send out a siren call for you to head out and take in the air.
Hotel V, Vejer de la Frontera, Spain
Very much born from his equal loves of architecture, hospitality and Spain, Jean van Gysel has created a boutique hotel which combines the traditional Spanish features of the original house with structures and flat roof terraces with beautiful views and a small pool. Vejer is an historic gem of a town and Hotel V… blends seamlessly into its environs but challenges it too with huge windows and spaces flooded with light.
The Treehouses, Dorset
The treehouses at Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat are no normal cottage stay. The three treehouses, including Dazzle above, form part of the most glam of glamping sites in the heart of ancient woodland close to the Dorset coast. They’ve each got fabulous spec and kit, including pizza ovens, rain showers, fire pits as well as superb connectivity in case you need to do some work! We’d suggest you don’t
