De plesman, the hague

A penthouse apartment in Manhattan pairs panoramic views with grounded interiors that have a wonderful warmth yet maintain a sense of gravitas

A luxury spa hotel in the Bavarian Alps, where a day of mountain views and gourmet food is topped by a world-class concert? Schloss Elmau, south of Munich near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, seems a positive

Over, but not out There were whispers ...

This week’s dream: the nostalgic charm of Bermuda ...

Set in a former factory, this London duplex had no internal walls, stairs or style – until a highly skilled designer got her hands on it and worked magic

A disused pub struck lucky when Alastair Humphries took it on, breathing new life into its empty rooms and furnishing it with an intriguing mix of antique finds