From the outside, this pink building in one of the towns in the south of Portugal looks like a toy house. But what the interiors are hiding is no less fascinating: frescoes, lots of patterned mosaics, detailed wooden doors, and a large stone sink. The reconstruction plan assumed the placement of five separate apartments in…
As you may have already noticed, in the Hotels section of our blog we often try to share not just stylish or cozy hotels, but accommodations in very unusual and beautiful places around the globe. Our today’s spot has combined a magnificent design and a unique, very beautiful location. Casa de Sao Lorenco enjoys a…
The Pensao Agricola Hotel in Algarve region in southern Portugal has just five rooms. Guests come here not only for an interesting location (the hotel is located between the sea and the mountains) or impressive interiors, but also because they want to live in a place with an interesting history. Previously, a post office and…
This summer rental villa with pool on the Atlantic coast is the perfect opportunity to experience traditional Portuguese flair. The house has the features of a simple rural home: a thatched roof, a white oiled facade, a one-story building, but inside the guests will find a magnificent design with local ethnic notes. We just loved…
The stunning eco-friendly Sublime Comporta is where location defines the concept of a resort. In a picturesque conservation area right on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the creators scattered lovely one-story wooden villas with swimming pools, arranged several beach restaurants with a relaxed atmosphere and landscaped parks, as well as a spa complex. All…
When in 2012, French winemaker Philippe Austruy acquired the Quinta da Corte vineyard in Portugal, the 200-year-old mansion was in poor condition. However, famous designer Pierre Yovanovich not only managed to save the building but to create a stylish hotel on its territory. There are only seven rooms in the hotel, but this perfectly laid…
New boutique hotel Casa Fortunato in Lisbon is an ideal option for anyone who wants to stay and relax in a new and beautiful place with character. The hotel is kept by a couple of architects, who have four children, which means they know firsthand what does a beautiful family house mean. There are 9…
The design of Quinta da Comporta Hotel in Portugal was inspired by nature and the surrounding landscape. The hotel is located in the coastal zone, but at a sufficient distance from the water – this is an oasis of calm and relaxation surrounded by green plantations. Interiors were designed in the style of boho using…
Architectural of LUV studio called one of its recent project Casa da Rocha (which means House on the Rock in Portuguese) for a reason – this magnificent modern villa with white facades located right on the rocky shore of the famous resort region of the Algarve in Portugal. The single-storey house of regular flat forms…
The name of the hotel Torel 1884 in Porto, Portugal, tells for itself: twelve hotel rooms are located in the building of the end of the XIX century. Because of this historical heritage, the main task for designers was to preserve the original elements of the building. Also, the architects and designers were inspired by…
