La Gaucherie aux Dames Guesthouse in France’s Loire Valley

A French-American couple on turning ruins into a quaint bed and breakfast

You know the Loire Valley. You’ve heard of it in reference to wines. But as it’s not the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy or Champagne, you might not be aware of the fact that the region on either side of the Loire River—Pays de la Loire—is one of exquisite agricultural beauty worth experiencing. From green rolling hills and farmlands bursting with crop to historic chateaus (known …

Chewton Glen Country House, Hampshire

Boutique treehouse accommodation that makes you feel hidden away from the world

If you ever dreamt of having a backyard treehouse as a kid then Chewton Glen, a luxury hotel set on England’s south coast, is exactly the right place to live out your dream, albeit in a far superior fashion. While the main hotel building is a traditional country house, hidden away in a patch of forest within the grounds is a collection of contemporary boutique …