This stone cottage near Madrid was built in 1930 as the central post office for a local village, but recently it was bought into private ownership and needed urgent reconstruction. With the help of the architect Alberta Ribera, the new owners not only restored some original architectural elements of the house, but also filled the…
The owner of this cottage, a New York restaurateur, moved to England with his wife in 2011. First, they settled in London, and then began to look for a small cozy house for the weekend. One deay they came across this idyllic 1919 cottage in the Cotswold, 150 km from the capital. In such a…
For some, paradise is white beaches and palm trees, for others, the best place on Earth means a secluded and calm home at the foot of the mountains, where you can recharge your thoughts and strength. The owners of this wonderful house made of wood and stone in Spain belong to the latter category –…
This stone house in Girona, Spain got a completely different life thanks to the new owners. A modern building was added to the original building, thereby expanding the total area. Modern design is combined here with ancient stones, and this combination makes a strong impression. One of the most spectacular rooms is the kitchen, which,…
How to create a festive atmosphere and not overload the interiors? The owners of this Spanish house know the answer to this question. The main thing is to make Christmas decor as close to the style of the house as possible. Here it is rustic in nature. The Christmas tree is decorated with gold and…
The secluded Eilean Shona hotel is located on one of the Scottish islands and is literally created to give its guests the opportunity to forget about all the bustle and worries of the modern world. There are only 12 rooms spread among several cottages, but the hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay….
This townhouse in sunny Mallorca is not intended for a beach holiday, as many would think about a property in this famous Spanish resort. The house allows to plunge into the history and authentic atmosphere of the island, because it is located in the heart of the old town of Soller. The home was built…
In the 21st century, this ancient stone estate in Catalonia, Spain, began a new life. Bohemian interiors and furniture of the 19th century gave way to minimalism, dark colors and wood. Not only the main three-storey house, but also the adjacent annexe, which had previously served as a stable, underwent alteration. The horses live on…
In the past, this charming mansion in Normandy, a region in France, was the home where the fisherman and his family lived and worked. A few years ago, it was bought by an American family and renovated for a weekend house, which can be rented. Guests are instantly fascinated by the stone walls, which have…
If this stone cottage in Scotland seems familiar to you, then this is not surprising. In recent years, the house has been lit up in at least two films about the life of the Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II – the film “The queen” and the TV series “The crown”. You may ask what…
