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Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Thyme is a family story where a passion for the land, food and entertaining merges with a love of nature, beauty and conservation. We took time to make Thyme, with the story of the land imbued in every detail.
A moment to pause for thought, notice the small things and reveal the wonder of the wild. Our ethos is simple. Our dedication is resolute. Conserving the beauty of the land through generations of love, for generations to come.
All our botanically inspired bedrooms are dispersed across houses and cottages, forming a peaceful hamlet environment with gravel pathways to lead you through the gardens. No two rooms are the same, with colours inspired by their botanical names and graced with carefully sourced antique pieces.
All our bedrooms have beautifully comfortable mattresses and linens, and guests are welcomed with a complimentary trug of goodies, plus a minibar of delicious liquors, teas and coffee.
Tallet
Situated at the heart of our ‘village within a village’, this gorgeous and deceptively large property sleeps up to eight in four bedrooms (one of which can be twinned) with three bathrooms. Each room is elegantly decorated with old stone walling offering a rustic charm.
The large entertaining and living space is L-shaped, which wraps around a private courtyard. The living area is equipped with a wood-burning stove and underfloor heating to keep the cottage cosy and snug.
Pear Tree
Pear Tree is our quintessential Cotswold one-bedroom cottage. Situated in the village of Southrop, just a stone’s throw from the Baa and Ox Barn, it is a perfect honeymoon hideaway.
On the ground floor is a sitting room, a small study and light-filled kitchen which leads on to the private garden. Upstairs is a double bedroom with a bath tub, an en suite shower-room and a lovely dressing room.
English Rose
Our English Rose bedroom is situated on the ground floor of the Lodge, with sweeping views of the Cedar of Lebanon on the lawn and the fields beyond.
English Rose boasts two fireplaces, elegant chandeliers and French doors that lead onto the lawn; the perfect spot for a morning coffee. English Rose has a simple mini bar and access to the house honesty bar.
Courtyard Bedrooms
Our courtyard rooms are on the front of the Ox Barn and named Ox House East and West. Both are split over two floors, a four poster bed characterises the bedroom downstairs and a luxurious bathroom, complete with walk in shower and tub, upstairs.
Dining
Rooted in a passion for the local land, food and entertaining, our carefully curated menus tell a story of the farm and seasons. Under the direction of Charlie Hibbert, the chefs and gardeners at Thyme work together to select and grow the fruits, vegetables and herbs used to create his modern British countryside fare.
Gardens & Farm
Situated on the edge of the water meadows, Thyme’s carefully managed kitchen gardens ensure abundance from the land while protecting and maintaining the fertile alluvial soil.
The garden is productive for much of the year and features a herb garden, cutting gardens and poly-tunnels to extend the seasons. We grow a large variety of flavoursome and unusual varieties to supply our restaurants.
CHEF – Charlie Hibbert
Charlie Hibbert grew up amongst a family of hosts and entertainers. Ingrained from his childhood, he learnt the importance of using food to shape an atmosphere and mood, and the kitchen soon became his favourite place.
After leaving school, Charlie moved to London and worked in Soho learning to write computer code for a film production company. Despite turning out to be a talented code writer, Soho restaurants and the world of food interested him more.
In 2010, Charlie embarked on an intense course at Ballymaloe in Ireland under the wonderful direction of Darina Allen, teaching him the importance of ingredient-driven cooking: “good food starts with good ingredients”. `
From there he went to New Zealand to be a chef at Craggy Range – one of New Zealand’s finest restaurants and wineries. Upon his return, he headed back to Soho for the relaunch of Quo Vadis in 2012, where, under the auspices of the renowned Jeremy Lee, he learnt his craft.
Now an integral part of the family business, Charlie is bringing together his love of growing and cooking, his knowledge of ingredients and flavours, and his joy at entertaining to create a uniquely complete culinary experience at Thyme.
The Ox Barn
The nineteenth-century Ox Barn was formerly home to the oxen that once ploughed our fields.
State-of-the-art agricultural architecture in its time, Caryn Hibbert worked meticulously to preserve the extensive beams, soaring arches and original Cotswold stone rubble walls. Now, it’s a contemporary restaurant with a spectacular bar and seven-and-a-half metre Charvet open kitchen.
The Baa
Drawing inspiration from the Cotswolds’ famous sheep industry and wool trade, the Baa is situated in the old lambing sheds and is characterised by bespoke ‘sheep seats’ designed by Caryn Hibbert.
Bartenders create homemade cordials, shrubs and infusions which together with fresh flowers and herbs from the garden, form a botanical cocktail menu that tells the story of the land. The Baa is an elegant space to enjoy a coffee and a newspaper during the day or a fresh cocktail in the evening.
The Swan
Just a short stroll from Thyme, The Swan sits at the heart of the village of Southrop adjacent to the green. Its recorded history dates back as far as 1606 when it was known as the Bakehouse, serving bread and ale to the farm workers.
The Swan is characterised by low slung ceilings, roaring fires and a spacious garden room. Complete with sofas for cosy feasting, two walled gardens for lazy, long summer lunches and the Old Bar for simple merry-making and a light pub bite, The Swan offers a country pub feel with simple, but refined, cooking.
Orchid House
Positioned alongside our spring water swimming pool, the Orchid House is a tranquil, ‘residents only’ area designed to help you wind down and enjoy the peaceful serenity of the Meadow Spa. The roof of the Orchid House is covered with native orchids, attracting a kaleidoscope of butterflies and honey bees.
A simple menu of salads and sorbets offer a light lunch with a pairing of juices, rosé and bubbles – perhaps even a slice of cake if you’re feeling naughty. As the sun sinks over the old Cotswold stonework, the fire is lit and a screen folds down for a cosy evening of cinematic magic.
Parties
Entertaining has always been at the heart of Thyme. We can accommodate gatherings of all kinds, birthday parties to wedding receptions, in a number of spaces ranging from the Chef’s Table in the Ox Barn to the magnificent 16th century Tithe Barn.
THE MEADOW SPA
Meadow Spa offers calm, stillness, and nurtures beauty from within. The botanical spa is an idyllic haven of peace and tranquility; a place for mindfulness and meditation, providing respite from our hectic lives.
Rooted in a love of nature and a belief in the beauty of simplicity, our everyday Bertioli Beauty bathing and breathing products are used to deliver treatments harnessing the healing power of breath and scent to nourish the mind and body.
Aurelia London
As one of the first brands to pioneer the use of probiotics in skincare, we are delighted to have an exclusive partnership with Aurelia London.
Our carefully designed bespoke treatments are tailored to achieve a desired state of mindfulness using Aurelia London Skincare to protect, restore, and balance the skin from within.
Poolside
Meadow Spa encompasses our spring water swimming pool and hot tub complete with a state-of-the-art filtration system for a chlorine-free environment. An extension of the Spa, it is a serene, quiet place.
Please note: the pool is available for Thyme residents only and a no-children area.We do close the pool in colder months for winter maintenance and to save energy. The pool is open April – October.
THINGS TO DO
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where the Cotswold hills rise up from the Thames, Thyme is surrounded by idyllic and historic English countryside, and an array of beautiful places to visit and things to do.
Beauty for the Mind, Body and Planet
With beautifully simple inside space that spills out onto a private veranda and garden, our warm Botanical Bothy is designed to instill a restorative calm. Natural resin flows organically to form ergonomic, warmed seating and treatment benches. The sound of waterfalls fills the space from a flowing, fossil water trough.
The veranda is complete with two baths for herbal soaks and a roaring fireplace to create a cosy setting in the fresh air. Using our Bertioli Beauty products as well as fresh herbs, rituals combine the healing power of breathing, fragrance and thoughtfulness to nourish both body and mind.
The journey incorporates focused breathwork, pressure point techniques and tension release to rebalance the body’s energy channels and reconnect you to nature.
Nature
Nature inspires and nourishes. Each of our products encapsulates fragrances evocative of the wild. Our wellbeing is intrinsically linked to that of the natural world and it is true that those who engage with nature are more likely to nurture it, in turn nurturing themselves.
Breath
The power of conscious breathing is remarkable, creating a calm within and elevating mood to positively influence both body and mind.
Scent
Scent has a powerful effect on emotion and memory. By carefully blending botanical essential oils, our unique and complex fragrances immerse you in nature. Furthermore, the efficacy of breathing is enhanced by the focus fragrance provides and the innate healing properties of essential oils.
Simplicity
Designed for everyday bathing and breathing, Bertioli Beauty seamlessly integrates into daily rituals, as well as meditative moments.
The concentrated formulations are luxurious and effective, replacing the polluting clutter of bathroom plastics and eliminating excess water to significantly reduce our carbon footprint.
Led by the Seasons
Inspired by the changing seasons, our calendar of happenings includes classes, workshops and events from cookery and floristry to soap making and painting, all under the direction of masterful experts in their field.
The School
Often referred to as our founding ingredient, the School perhaps best showcases our love of the land. We offer private experiences as well as a calendar of happenings. Browse below or visit ‘Happenings’ to see our schedule of classes and events.
Cookery Classes
Classes usually start in the kitchen garden, showing guests how and where the produce is grown before harvesting ingredients for their menu.
Cooking under the guidance of an expert Thyme chef, guests learn our ‘field to plate’ techniques. We offer two styles of class: the 2 hour ‘master a dish’ class, a 4 hour (half day) ‘cook and dine’ class.
Floristry
Join our head florist, Sophie Witham to celebrate the wonderful mix of flowers, foliage and fragrant herbs that can be found in the cutting gardens and wild spaces at Thyme.
Using wild, loose and dramatic ingredients that capture the essence of the season, they are perfect for layering colour and texture. These classes are available May – September.
Painting classes
Painting is a calming and creative experience and an opportunity to nurture new or existing skills. Our private painting class follows one of two themes: botanical still life or the art of portraiture.
2.5 hours in the school, surrounded by nature and natural light, create the perfect environment to master drawing and painting techniques using still life material collection from the gardens at Thyme.
The Shop
Our shop embodies our love of the land ethos with a focus on nature, sustainability and beauty, allowing our guests to ‘take a little Thyme’ home with them.
With an understated elegance, the shop combines Thyme’s own brand, Bertioli by Thyme, together with consciously sourced, artisanal products and one-off antique treasures. It all results in a thoughtfully curated collection of fashion and homewares.
A Meandering Stroll
Thyme is surrounded by glorious countryside and honey-hued market towns. You can take a map and head out on a walk through the surrounding countryside or borrow our bicycles and explore the neighbouring villages and towns.
We are close to some of the country’s most beautiful private gardens and houses; Blenheim Palace, Hidcot Manor, Rousham House and the Cotswold Wildlife Park to name but a few. We have a lovely list of recommendations for our guests to explore; just ask Reception once you are here.
