3 video hotel tours to check
On my new YouTube channel!
Every morning, it warms my heart to open my Advent of Change calendar. The little notes about how my money helped a charity remind me that humanity is good. It's a nice contrast to the shopping craze that Christmas often bring.
Presents buying has now become a financial transaction with the "what do you want for Christmas'. You end up just doing someone else’s shopping list rather than really creating a moment of delight when they open their present. I much prefer the good food, good wine and family chat!
We’ve just been moved into Tier 3 in London today - it’s nearly like a lockdown again - so Christmas will be very limited and I’ll really miss seeing my family in France. We may try to see how we can meet up with the British family. How about you?
All this time at home during the holidays will hopefully allow me to progress on my YouTube channel. Thanks to those of you who filled the survey, it seems that hotel tours is a favourite. Have a look at my now published videos of my favourite hotel in the UK, a short hotel tour of Thyme hotel and spa, or the fail prooof websites to find exquisite escapes (no, they are not your usual suspects). If you like what you see, don't forget to subscribe to the channel!
In the spirit of the consistency that I said I wanted to achieve from now on, this newsletter comes to you even though I didn’t publish a blog post. However, there are a few new boutique hotels or B&Bs and villas that I listed below.
I hope that you have a nice lead up to Christmas.
Extra finds
(hotels with or without pool not on the blog)
A former 16th century manor house in Normandy with a fantastic mix of art and classic furniture from Art Deco to modern design. 4 bedrooms and a cottage from 140 euros. Each unit offers a wood burning stove or a fireplace. Breakfast is served in the "Auberge", a former barn.
A French castle with several cottages to rent and bedrooms in the chateau. There is also a pool in the vast park. The estate has been restored with care… deeply comfortable rooms in warm reds, blues and pastels with antiques, soft fabrics, gilt portraits, book-lined walls.
is the reinvention of an old hotel in Sirmione, in the Lake Garda region. 18 bedrooms quite pared down and a pool. It's for adults only though.
A private small estate and farmhouse with three double and one twin bedroom, available to rent exclusively. A true hideaway retreat situated above roolling hills, sleeping nine guests. There is a salt water pool.
A peaceful heaven with 3 self catering spaces each with a fully equipped kitchen, hand-picked country furniture and a large balcony. There is no television and the internet is patchy. But there is a sauna and the nature all around to explore. From 190 Euros
Safe and beautiful travels,
Stéphanie
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