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7 new London homes perfect for your next city break
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10 Design-led homes available to book now
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28 novembre, 2025
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2 décembre, 2025
If there’s one thing we appreciate, it’s a home designed with intention. Architecture that stands out for the right reasons, furniture chosen with a curator’s eye, and art that feels more private collection than placeholder. Every one of our homes brings its own visual appeal, but if design is what truly draws you in, these are the stays to move straight to the top of your list.
The Showstopper
The Showstopper
Casa Bautista
Tulum
Set on the edge of Tulum’s UNESCO-protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere, Casa Bautista, winner of Best Retreat at the Wallpaper Design Awards 2020, is modern design at its finest. Angled wood and stone walls frame jungle and sea views, filling the interiors with light. A spiral staircase leads to the rooftop pool - the house’s undeniable star, where protected coastlines stretch in every direction.
Color class
Color class
Belsize park gardens,
London
In a quiet corner of Belsize Park, this three-bedroom home reflects its designer host’s confident approach: bold color, clean lines and a welcome dose of personality. The bay-windowed sitting room shows off the architectural detailing, complemented by an elevated combination of contemporary and antique pieces. Each bedroom carries its very own color palette - this is a home where every detail feels thoughtfully considered.
Fun factor
Fun factor
Akashi Residence,
Canggu
Akashi Residence is a three-storey Bali villa that’s equal parts luxury and play. Designed by Alexis Dornier, warm teak, refined finishes, and plush furnishings sit within a lush jungle setting. Floor-to-ceiling glass reveals a sculptural waterslide plunging into a 17-metre pool, surrounded by sunbeds and a roofed lounge. Six bedrooms feature walk-through dressing areas and ensuite bathrooms, with master suites offering terrazzo tubs and direct pool access. Part private paradise, part grown-up playground, this is a villa that takes its fun as seriously as its style.
New Classic
New Classic
Dorata,
Amalfi Coast
Dorata’s architecture expresses its classical heritage through every inch of this decadent home. Vaulted alcoves, clean stone arches and frescoed ceilings give every room an undeniable grandeur. Broad tiled floors and well-placed antiques anchor the interiors, while the traditional kitchen (complete with a stone fireplace and twin pizza ovens) brings an inviting, lived-in warmth. Here, classical structure meets contemporary ease in the very best way.
Minimal moments
Minimal moments
St Ives Modern,
Los Angeles
Perched in the Hollywood Hills, St Ives Modern pairs bold design with effortless LA cool. Paul McClean’s clean lines and sculptural touches flow from the dramatic two-storey living area to sleek bedrooms with canyon views. Outside, an infinity pool, spa, and al fresco kitchen turn the hillside into a private playground. Sleeping six across three suites, including a master with a show-stopping walk-in closet, the villa balances glamour with ease. It’s the kind of place that looks effortless, when it’s anything but.
The art of a fine stay
The art of a fine stay
Piazza Mattei,
Rome
Piazza Mattei is Rome distilled: history, art and luxury in one elegant package. Ceiling frescoes by the Zuccari brothers and a private billiards room by Cavalier d’Arpino set the tone, while terracotta floors and gilded coving anchor the apartment in period grandeur. Five bedrooms, including a master with a stand-alone sauna, sleep up to 12, and the living and dining spaces flow with ease. Beyond its doors, cobbled streets, boutiques, and the city’s iconic squares remind you why the Eternal City remains so captivating (that’s if you can tear yourself away from this home).
Baja bliss
Baja bliss
Rancho Cuatro Patas,
Cabo San Lucas
Sprawled across 22 acres in Todos Santos, Rancho Cuatro Patas is Baja luxury on a grand scale. Two casas and four casitas sleep up to 20, each thoughtfully styled with locally sourced décor and carefully chosen furniture. Communal spaces, from the pool to the pergola and fire pit, make entertaining effortless. Beyond the gates, pristine beaches, surfing, and whale-spotting await. Though let’s be honest, you’ll probably spend most of your time right here.
Rustic charm
Rustic charm
Bastide Saint Remy,
Provence
Set among lavender fields and olive groves, Bastide Saint Remy pairs rustic Provençal charm with modern design. Earth tones, sleek furniture, and carefully chosen antiques shape two living rooms, a bright kitchen, and seven ensuite bedrooms layered with heritage fabrics and stone. Outside, an 18-metre pool, pétanque court, and shaded terraces await. It’s Provence with polish, charm, and just enough restraint to let the setting steal the show.
Provençal Paradise
Provençal Paradise
Overlooking Lake Como, Gio Ponti’s Villa Barbra is a mid-century masterpiece with a contemporary twist, accommodating up to 13 guests. Vintage Formanova tables and a 60s bar mingle with bold furniture and contemporary art, while five light-filled bedrooms and terraces make the most of panoramic lake and garden views. Effortless, elegant, and just a touch enviable, it’s Italian living at its very best.
All in the details
All in the details
Who says city living can’t come with room to breathe? Tribeca Terrace has 1,500 square feet of outdoor space to prove otherwise. Set in a converted 19th-century warehouse, a striking staircase anchors interiors accented with Peter Lik photography, exposed stone, and rich-toned wood. Three bedrooms, including a primary suite with its own terrace, provide calm above the city, while the rooftop makes it very clear why Tribeca remains New York’s most coveted ZIP code.
