Lifestyle

The Welland Valley: England’s best kept country secret?

Whether it’s thanks to the new Nobu planned near Stamford or the charm of Rutland’s market towns, everyone’s talking about the Welland Valley. A new hotspot for creatives, food lovers and London leavers seeking a more refined pace of life – we took a closer look

The evolution of the villa

Popular for centuries as an escape from the fast-paced city, villas are the stuff of our lotus-eating dreams – and remain the ultimate property choice for leisure-seeking buyers around the world

High-style homes in the Scottish Hebrides

These glorious isles off the western coast of Scotland offer cutting-edge design alongside white-sand beaches and rolling seas

Insider’s Guide to the Cayman Islands

Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Jill Davison of 1503 Property Group, a Savills associate, reveals the best-kept secrets in Grand Cayman

Tanera Mòr: A Scottish Island Reborn

Tanera Mòr was a remote and rundown Scottish island when the financier and philanthropist Ian Wace bought it in 2017. Today it is both a haven and a hive – a community rekindled by imagination, industriousness and kindness

Insider’s Guide to Saint-Tropez, France

Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Elodie Marchi reveals the best-kept secrets in her native Saint-Tropez

Insider’s Guide to Milan, Italy

Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Claudio Casali of Savills Italy reveals the best-kept secrets in his city

The best of London’s historic restaurants

The food scene in the UK capital is renowned for its newness and invention, but there’s an art to delighting diners for decades – or even centuries. Here are eight of London’s oldest and finest culinary institutions

Coasts with the most: Britain’s best seaside locations

Sailing in Devon and Cornwall, sandy beaches in Wales, harbourside life in the Highlands – Savills agents recommend their favourite waterfront spots

The finest holiday rentals in Barbados, the French Riviera and the Alps

Thinking of booking a villa or chalet for an upcoming break? Our expert international teams highlight the best on the market

In praise of Manchester prime property

This northern powerhouse is among the most dynamic cities in the UK, with branded residences from world-class hotel groups and contemporary penthouses that offer a superb standard of luxury living

The best of English country life at Christmas

From Christmas markets and cathedral carol services to festive spectaculars at stately homes, these are the best places to enjoy the landmark moments of the season

Hitting the heights: the world’s top ski resorts 

As prices in prime mountain destinations continue to rise, the Savills Ski Report reveals the best locations for buyers, from Aspen in Colorado to Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy

Prime lettings for executive nomads 

A growing group of peripatetic professionals and entrepreneurs are seeking a stable temporary base with seamless connectivity, a lively lifestyle and first-rate schools for their children

Buying a home – and setting up a business – in France

Two British entrepreneurs turned a passion for French property into a way of life, making their new acquisitions into countryside retreats

Which Caribbean island is right for you?

From championship golf courses in Barbados to gorgeous golden sands on Antigua, this idyllic tropical region offers something for every lifestyle. Here we explore six of its most appealing isles

Alta Badia: Europe’s most beautiful ski resort

The 2026 Winter Olympics will put the Dolomites in the global spotlight – and alert international buyers to the year-round appeal of this vibrant but little-known Italian resort

Why ski resorts have year-round appeal

Life in the mountains is no longer just about winter on the slopes. From Aspen to Verbier, ‘four seasons’ schedules and superb summer sports are heightening the draw

The global travel hubs turned property hotspots 

Across the world, cities that were once little more than stopping-off points on the way to somewhere else have blossomed into aspirational locations to live, work and play. Here are four of the best

Why international buyers want supersized sports facilities

From padel courts to saunas, private golf courses to training pools, an emphasis on fitness and wellbeing is now a key factor when purchasing property abroad

Andermatt: a new rival to St Moritz?

This Swiss ski town is one of the world’s most coveted resorts, with year-round culture, fine dining and outdoor pursuits – plus a unique exemption from Switzerland’s restriction on foreign property ownership

The independent super-schools shaking up London’s property market

A changing educational landscape is redrawing the map with families keen to live close to the latest openings – including Alleyn’s in Hampstead and Thomas’s in Richmond

The best new international schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

With more families moving to the Middle East, the UK’s most celebrated educational institutions, including Harrow and St Paul’s Girls’, are opening branches there too. Here are the names to look out for

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF COLD-WATER SWIMMING 

Taking a chilly plunge can boost energy, improve your metabolism and sharpen clarity and focus – while simply living near a river or the sea can have a positive impact, too

The one

Searching for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions

The best ski chalets to rent in the Alps

The joys of the slopes – and the option to work remotely with a mountain view – are drawing many to the majesty of the French and Swiss Alps 

The finest eco resorts in the Algarve

The latest luxury developments in southern Portugal combine energy efficiency and sustainability, from passive cooling systems and smart water reuse, to ancient rammed-earth techniques

Call My Agent: French Riviera

Each month, we catch up with a Savills agent to get the lowdown on their region, insider insights and favourite local haunts. This time, we meet Alex Balkin of Savills French Riviera

How the Country Got Cool

A new generation is embracing country life, attracted not just by the beauty of the houses and the landscape, but by the ever-cooler local scene, where private members’ clubs rub shoulders with art-world hubs

Insider’s Guide to Ibiza

Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the hottest spots. This time, Bárbara Caprara reveals the best-kept secrets on this idyllic Balearic island

Meet the luxury transformers changing the world

From the design of our homes and the wines that we enjoy to the hotels and members’ clubs we frequent and the flowers that grace our tables, the way we live is constantly evolving. We introduce the lifestyle visionaries who are moving the dial

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