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Follonico is a boutique Tuscan farmhouse close to Montefollonico that is both serene and sensual, cleverly narrating the simple rural rhythms of a countryside Italian lifestyle. This once forgotten aged farmhouse, now lovingly preserved, is brimming with a curatorial interior design of salvage, vintage, worn imperfection and a splash of romantic escapism.
Ruggedly handsome thick protective walls, stripped & scrubbed chunky beams, uneven flagstone flooring and weathered portals are cushioned with powdery, barley whites, eggshell blues and shots of bright gelato. In the grounds, there's amble places to sit and just ponder among the lavenders or chillax in the new outdoor swimming pool.
Soft and delicate yet bold and creative, romantic Follonico is a tale of architectural heritage that conjures the unscripted delights of fresh eggs, mouth-tingling cheeses and baby lambs – this boutique B&B heralds Tuscany raw and un-engineered, with a theatrical touch of bohemia.
With fresh organic foods growing literally on their doorstep, it comes as no wonder that a Slow-Food philosophy hits the foodie agenda here - everything is either sourced from their own produce and up to a max. 30km away, for all the fresh organic deliciousness of Montefollonico and Tuscany.
Locals supply Follonico with an original taste of the land using techniques on hand for generations. Simple, honest & delicious - what more could you ask for on a holiday in Tuscany?
Fabio Firli & Suzanne Simons are creative soul mates – they have realized their dream of restoration and have given this corner of Tuscany a delight of imagination.
Avid foodies, animal lovers, dreamers and creative – qualities that have sparked a romance of a house filled with their visions, playfulness and lovely quirky eccentricities.
They have staged a performance of the Toscana we all dream of finding.
Idyllic rural setting overlooking sloping vineyards of southern Tuscany just a few kms from the village of Montefollonico, sort of between Siena and Perugia and close to Montepulciano with Pienza and the Val d'Orcia on your doorstep.
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Unapologetically vivid, this preferred pad of intellect and creativity is awash in Art Nouveau flamboyance tamed with clever 1950’s-inspired design interventions. A stylishly cool home of the arts, brushed with boldness.
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In the heart of Switzerland's Vals sits a 100-year-old pastoral villa restored in confident styling. Brücke 49 is small house peppered with designer Scandinavian elements, a smooth colour palette and personally salvaged pieces that make this the choice of the travelling creative.
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Adjoining one of Leith’s finest early 17th century merchant houses, you can rent the complete Lamb's House. Beautifully restored, this project of conservation lets the heritage peak through the Farrow & Ball eggshell tones and sleeps up to six guests.
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Handmade design sleeps with the heritage in-laws in this family of thread counts, crafted furnishings and heaps of creativity – small, luxury & the ever so beautiful tiny boutique hotels, guesthouses and design B&B.
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Get lost in a world of femininity & art at Saint Phalle's incredible sculptural Tarot Garden in Tuscany, she of the groundbreaking 'Hon' exhibition in Sweden.
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Amid Tuscany’s picture-perfect rolling hills and under its forget-me-not blue skies lies Italy’s UNESCO Heritage Pienza, a mini utopia, considered by many to be the “ideal city of the Renaissance”.
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Agriturismo simplicity meets designer theatrics here at this chilled farmhouse awash in white and filled with rustic bric-a-brac. A candlelit gem that sits amongst the twisted olive trees, rubbing shoulders with a golf course and the Adriatic.
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With mountain eye-candy stretching out in every direction, this nest egg of casual style is the perfect bolthole for urbanites who love the rural idyll framed by modernity and crowned by its fabulous rooftop infinity pool of sheer wow.
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Set against the forested Beskydy (Beskids) range in the Carpathian Mountains, this 200-year-old designer hideaway fosters modern Czech county living whilst giving heritage a hug, decked in whites, linens and twisted rafters.
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Another reason has emerged for us to love eco design den Vigilius. The all-natural mountain retreat, located in the South Tyrol, has been once again awarded the EarthCheck silver status, for its positive contribution to the environment.
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One of the best golf courses in all of Italy, San Domenico Golf on Puglia’s well-heeled coastline is an incredible Italian escape into nature pure – and for you cool cats who know the difference between a driver and an iron, the ideal place to perfect your swing.
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An old farmhouse conversion that is brimming with smoothness and urban vibes. Original stonework is forged with pastel eggshell tones, modern furnishings and fresh tonal whites. The perfect frame to those alluring Tuscan vales and the puffball sheep grazing all around.
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When water turns to ice – Poland’s tale of white, wintery nature and misty lakeside horizons that beckon you to ice skate, pirouette, paraglide, play hockey, ice curl and even ice-ski towed by a tractor… before winter-bathing on the jetty with snowy shores piled all around you, the warm glow of boutique art den Galery69 behind.
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Whether you’re a seasoned visitor or planning on your first trip, the charming town of Brig in Switzerland is sure to surprise. Located close to the Swiss-Italian border, in the sunny Upper Valais, Brig is an accessible gateway to the Alps, ski resorts and mountains, even more, Brig is a magnet for thrill-seekers and those with a passion for culture and history.
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