THE STORY: A country house in the guise of a boutique hotel, designed for 16 epicureans in search of fresh country air. Come unpack your bags – and your mind. As for the rest? It’s all been taken care of: bucolic walks among ferns and mushrooms, bespoke massages, yoga sessions and even a campfire picnic if the mood strikes. Fancy a lavish, locavore dinner? Martijn, the chef at Ardelle, can whip one up right here. Picture the scene: 375m2 of raw, understated elegance, reimagined by brothers Augustin and Hadrien Bown, featuring a mix of natural stone, original wooden beams and artfully arranged collector’s items: Afteroom Studio, Gerrit Rietveld, Wendy Andreu, Muller Van Severen… This is true luxury, in the living, breathing flesh. From €4,250 for two nights. · Jeanne Jacot

TOILETRIES: Moro body care products.

BREAKFAST: Included.

LITTLE LUXURY: Activities tailored to suit every interest are included in the price of your stay and, above all, the priceless peace and quiet of the surrounding forest.