Relais & Châteaux joins Taittinger to honor the precious value of passing along expertise by awarding the Heritage Trophy to the entire team of Asaba in Izu, Shizuoka. For no fewer than 543 years, this ryokan has been upholding an art of hospitality that has evolved over time, through successive generations, and the descendants of its founders. Demonstrating their unshakeable loyalty to exquisite care for guests, some of Asaba’s fifteen employees have been working there up to forty years.
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. Independently owned and managed, Longueville Manor is a true “home-from-home” experience. Graced by woodland walks, an ornamental lake and a Victorian garden, the estate exudes tranquillity, to which the Cottage Garden Spa, outdoor pool and al fresco terrace act as compliments.Understated service, fine food and wine combine to deliver sheer indulgence, with inspiration for the seasonal menus coming from local farmers and fishermen.As wine tasting is at the heart of any memorable meal at the manor, the state-of-the-art wine cellar boasts an impressive collection of over 4,000 bottles, including some of the world’s most remarkable and rarest vintages.Lastly, Fizz Too, the hotel’s private yacht charter, is ideal for a luxurious day on the Channel Islands’ waters. ... Learn moreless
