Artichoke

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Call it gut feeling, call it intuition, but a quick glance at the photos of the new Artichoke B&B in Kfar Vradim made me cancel previous commitments, get in the car, and drive immediately to see the place. I was not disappointed.
The first impression is of rare, extraordinary quality. Well, to describe the two large stone suites adjacent to the huge swimming pool and the outdoor "hot tub" facing a spectacular view, I am forced to use the most obligatory concept, almost "forbidden" to use in objective writing - perfection, or in another word - "masterpiece."

"Artichoke" combines precise planning, sophisticated and elegant design, top-quality fittings, a spectacular view, but the feature that makes it a true work of art - cannot be explained in words. Maybe it's the sparks of inspiration, or the talent that floats in the air, maybe it's the totality and dedication to the work, but the experience of the best of the best, which guests here have the chance to experience, connects more to the heart than to the left hemisphere of the brain.

Among the many rare qualities that the luxurious complex boasts, it is worth noting the extraordinary architectural design and unique interior design, made with clean and elegant modern lines. Architect Jonathan Monjak, who created the B&B, is known as a staunch "romanticist", who combines a personal touch and intelligent sophistication in his designs. Design and architecture enthusiasts in Israel and around the world are well acquainted with Jonathan's work and are always happy to savor each of his new creations. "Artichoke" is certainly considered one of the architect's most notable successes and receives enthusiastic responses from every critic with a developed aesthetic perception.

This is a spacious complex, offering a well-designed outdoor area that includes a large swimming pool inlaid with sparkling blue mosaics, facing a graceful landscape steeped in pastoral magic of the rooftops of Kfar Vradim and the nearby Galilee Mountains. It is worth noting that despite the pool's relative proximity to the host's house, a certain degree of privacy is still maintained. The unique outdoor furniture that decorates the wide deck is scattered around at the best vantage points and guarantees hours of enjoyment in the peaceful atmosphere of nature. The complex is built on the edge of the village, borders a wild forest and is characterized by exemplary silence and fresh mountain air.

The two stone suites are equipped with huge windows overlooking the pool and the view, through which natural light penetrates the interior space. The suites are designed similarly, except for a few different design and decoration details and a color palette that is lighter and more refined in the outer suite and darker and more dramatic in the inner suite.

Inside the suite - a bright, shiny parquet floor, airy tulle curtains, retro-style lighting fixtures, a variety of original decorative details, including a modern-style wall painting, the creation of the hostess and designer of the suites - the charming Ariella.
The space is built as an "open space" and provides a spacious, relaxed and light feeling.

The design is full of luxurious elegance, fine taste and artistic connection. The place impresses with its sophisticated and intelligent style that combines exciting refinement with innovative aesthetic "shine". The emphasis on the highest quality in each and every item is expressed, among other things, in the high-quality cosmetics from the Loccitane series or in the quality of the linens, towels and robes offered in the B&B - all made of fine Egyptian cotton.

The living room corner that "meets" the guests of the B&B at the entrance to the suite consists of a wonderfully comfortable fabric sofa and an even more seductive leather armchair around a graceful coffee table. A dining table, also located near the windows with a view, promises pure culinary pleasure in a romantic atmosphere against the backdrop of the amazing natural sights.

An extra-large wooden bed will pamper its guests with a sophisticated orthopedic mattress and soft, white linens. The entertainment system includes an extra-large LCD screen, a sophisticated cinema system and the full YES channel package. The kitchenette is beautiful and impressive in its aesthetic design and luxurious equipment - in addition to the standard equipment, guests will find a modern espresso machine and sets of luxurious ceramic dishes.

For convenience, there is a large, beautiful and unique mirror here, and nearby – a closet for storing belongings. In the bathroom, guests will be pampered with a Jacuzzi tub and a comfortable rain shower head.

It is worth noting that the courtyards of the suites face the swimming pool and do not offer privacy, but adjacent to the interior suite is another small, private and hidden corner area.

In conclusion: "Artichoke" is everything a modern, cutting-edge, and luxurious B&B should be. But for me, beyond that, it offers an extraordinary aesthetic experience, one that contains an abundance of pleasures and pampering.