The amazing ROMANTIC ROYAL HIDEAWAY designed by an American countess who wed a Portuguese king

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WERE BACK (sorry about the pause)!!! incredible forest Chalet designed by the American Opera singer who married a king Ferdinand II of Portugal and became the Countess of Edla.
The Chalet of the Countess of Ella.
Elise Friderike Hensler was an American opera singer who enchanted King Ferdinand II after the death of his wife Queen Maria II, and who - against all social norms of the time (royals were expected to marry royals and titles) - became his beloved wife and was given the title of Countess of Edla.
It turns out she wasn’t just an amazing singer, she was also a wonderful designer and she took the lead role in building a romantic hideaway for the couple in the grounds of the Pena Palace surrounded by a beautiful and mysterious forest This was their place to try and live as normal a life as possible away from the bustle of the palace above them.
Ollie and Stephanie are using profits from Travels With My Friend to go towards the restoration and renovation of their historic homes - one an Art Nouveau mansion in Spain and the other, a Chateau in France.
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  • @Tomasinasworld
    @Tomasinasworld6 ай бұрын

    Marie Antoinette had a small homely cottage built on the estate to have a more family feel and a cottage garden ❤

  • @erenareynolds6692
    @erenareynolds66926 ай бұрын

    Happy to see you guys back … love Travels With My Friend … Here’s wishing you the best Ollie upon hearing about your recent diagnosis …you sound and look superb!

  • @lorrainethomas241
    @lorrainethomas2416 ай бұрын

    Welcome back, Steph and Ollie.

  • @colleenwilliams1452
    @colleenwilliams14526 ай бұрын

    Colleen from the West Coast New Zealand and I thought the foliage looked familiar. I have those large ferns in my garden. No bright yellow palaces though. Yes it is cool on a hot day in the middle of summer here.

  • @kimbevan5614
    @kimbevan56146 ай бұрын

    Lovely to see you both together again. I absolutely love the Chalet inside, breathtaking. On a personal note, Thank you Ollie for sharing your personal health journey, I am so glad you now have a diagnosis, sometimes putting a name to an illness or disease can be quite calming. I wish you all the best. K🇬🇧❤️❤️

  • @yinny11-11
    @yinny11-116 ай бұрын

    Those tall fern trees are called Pungas. from NZ.

  • @norabrice
    @norabrice6 ай бұрын

    You could have a forest tea 'hut', or a afternoon nap spot, or a picnic hut

  • @brooke7464
    @brooke74646 ай бұрын

    She deserved 10 medallions. I love the cork greenery, the gothic windows and especially the lace room. The coat of arms is a very nice touch. Stephanie, if you end up making your own retreat will you put up your coat of arms as well ?

  • @annettewyatt1433
    @annettewyatt14336 ай бұрын

    The whimsy of having Victorian lampposts in the middle of the fernery and woodland , reminds me of the novel by C.S. Lewis ‘ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. 😊

  • @katehobbs2008
    @katehobbs20086 ай бұрын

    We have actual forests of those tree ferns in some parts of Australia. I love them.

  • @srqlisa7881
    @srqlisa78816 ай бұрын

    I love the colors of the pena palace. It’s great to see such happy faces guys. Stephanie piper shoes please, we will never know, take care of those hips.

  • @cathyholt5215
    @cathyholt52156 ай бұрын

    Whoa! I was just sitting here thinking that the path reminded me so much of Queens Park in Wellington, NZ! And then you said it was planted with fern trees from Australia & New Zealand!

  • @janehealy1956
    @janehealy19566 ай бұрын

    Funny, before you mentioned the ferns were from Oz and NZ, I was thinking the lusciousness of the forest was looking rather similar to ours here in New Zealand.

  • @carolvosloo1326
    @carolvosloo13266 ай бұрын

    We have visited the Pena Palace but missed the Chalet so I am so happy to visit with both of you

  • @carynkabat4208
    @carynkabat42086 ай бұрын

    So happy to have you back. I learn so much. Ollie I saw your announcement on Magical Mansion and I am glad you are getting help. I adore you and love these vlogs both of you are friends to me as I deal with my recent widowhood. I hope you are going to continue with these vlogs. Sending love to both of you from not so sunny Florida.

  • @andreacatzel8259

    @andreacatzel8259

    6 ай бұрын

    Sorry for your loss, Caryn. Wishing you long life. These 2 delightful people do bring joy, don’t they? Love to you.

  • @talesfromtuscany
    @talesfromtuscany6 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful little bit of escapism...just loved the romance and fantasy of that lovely place. Thank you both so much for sharing in your lovely way! 🥰🤗💙

  • @mariak9727
    @mariak97276 ай бұрын

    😮Wow! That chalet is really over the top!!

  • @lyndalouise3480
    @lyndalouise34806 ай бұрын

    Wonderful to see both your Lovely faces, Beautiful vlog.❤️🕺💃👏

  • @rowandowland1391
    @rowandowland13916 ай бұрын

    It's a bit like having a chateau in France as well as an apartment in London to escape to. Ollie really enjoyed your travels with family over the past month.. M&R

  • @EldaMariafly
    @EldaMariafly6 ай бұрын

    You could make a romantic cottage in your woods that you could let guests stay in!

  • @judithmccartney1045
    @judithmccartney10456 ай бұрын

    I live in the spectacular Deep South of New Zealand in the southern hemisphere and wish it didn’t take so long to travel to the amazing places you show us. Wonderful to see you return to my living room ❤️

  • @SHYsArt
    @SHYsArt6 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous hideaway!

  • @carolesmith6620
    @carolesmith66206 ай бұрын

    Great to see you both back, you are looking a lot better Ollie after your recent diagnosis, thanks for sharing your trip with us it was lovely take care and see you both soon 💕🤗

  • @rayn8740
    @rayn87406 ай бұрын

    I could be wrong, but I think Lalande's winters might be too cold for tree ferns. Your winter lows seem to be about the same as ours here in north Texas. We can manage to grow a few species of cycad and palms and even a few Aechmea bromeliads, but tree ferns are just too cold sensative.

  • @margaretglaser6227
    @margaretglaser62276 ай бұрын

    merci love your visits

  • @karenbrindley7170
    @karenbrindley71706 ай бұрын

    The Faux Bois on the Petite Chalet was fabulous. Thanks for sharing fabulous travel destinations.

  • @mariadilella
    @mariadilella6 ай бұрын

    LOVED this. Well done both of you! It was a lovely little vacation for me, away from freezing temperatures and gray skies.

  • @blakehahn-atlantaga8510
    @blakehahn-atlantaga85106 ай бұрын

    Loved this especially the fern garden on the walk up! So glad you are back!

  • @jillgaddis3889
    @jillgaddis38896 ай бұрын

    Thank you this extra special tour. I am enjoying all of your travels. Best wishes to both of you.

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage73156 ай бұрын

    So happy to see you back,love you two,such good friends! So cold here in Canada, loving this!

  • @andreacatzel8259
    @andreacatzel82596 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous! Thanks for taking us with you. More…more…more, please! ❤

  • @margielynch7196
    @margielynch71966 ай бұрын

    Loved the walk along the tropical path. You sound good Ollie and I love the dress Stephanie. Don’t listen to the sensible people Steph. you must wear the proper shoes to match your dress.

  • @dianegriffith3006

    @dianegriffith3006

    6 ай бұрын

    Agree, Stephanie do wear special walking shoes for those cobblestones.

  • @rosiebeardshaw658
    @rosiebeardshaw6586 ай бұрын

    I saw your vlog, I'm so glad you're feeling better able to deal with everything! Good to see you back with your mate!😀

  • @dennispatrick4999
    @dennispatrick49996 ай бұрын

    Stephanie is wearing her NON-WALKING shoes again. 😂😅😮

  • @lynnralph8373

    @lynnralph8373

    6 ай бұрын

    Ha ha she is truly one of a kind.

  • @dennispatrick4999

    @dennispatrick4999

    6 ай бұрын

    @@lynnralph8373 Mic Drop 🎤

  • @kbtubist

    @kbtubist

    6 ай бұрын

    Her concession is flats as opposed to her former high heels!😊

  • @renahere1885
    @renahere18856 ай бұрын

    Hey you two! Happy New Year🎉 from the USA (Florida) . We've been enjoying both of your channels through the holiday season; seeing all the goings-on. Fun to see you back together!👍👏

  • @IRSA1
    @IRSA16 ай бұрын

    What a treat !

  • @lorrainel2314
    @lorrainel23146 ай бұрын

    Loved the tour and the history 🩷 I loved Portugal when I visited a few years ago.

  • @Greet2012
    @Greet20126 ай бұрын

    Stephanie, you can make the mill renovation into your version someday!

  • @josephinedavidson5968
    @josephinedavidson59686 ай бұрын

    Wow you two are well and truly back ! Thank God 🎉

  • @LitHouseTieDye
    @LitHouseTieDye6 ай бұрын

    There is something about being in a smaller space. I can feel every part of my house. No matter where my loved one is in our home, there is an awareness of his presence. I'm sure in a massive palace there is never the sense of closeness. Even when someone is in the next room. What a wonderful little place this is. Thanks so much for telling me it's cork. I was wondering. That's so cool.

  • @dianaelizabethbashford3797
    @dianaelizabethbashford37976 ай бұрын

    Thank you Steph and Ollie for another fantastic video. Glad to see you back. Can't wait for the next one. X

  • @radar2ana
    @radar2ana6 ай бұрын

    Mr. Oliver, and Stephanie, vocês serão bem vindos ao Brasil! ❤❤❤

  • @beautyallaroundme724
    @beautyallaroundme7246 ай бұрын

    Love all the intricate designs, especially like the ivy room design. Also like the romantic dress Stephanie is wearing.

  • @lindadarbyfiset
    @lindadarbyfiset6 ай бұрын

    On my estate 😜, I too have a little get away, its my above ground swimming pool, with all around deck with arbor, trees that block out the house, (not much fun when leaves drop off trees) but provides me with view of trees and sky whilst swimming and catching the sun on the deck. Conjuring memories of past beach hols. I guess we all need time away from our homes, not quite to that extent though. But another wonderful video from you and Ollie, with lots of history and interesting facts and wonderful scenes. Thankyou. Best wishes to Ollie, looking forward to more video's. Xx

  • @michaelt8727
    @michaelt87276 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the delightful tour and the history and royal couple behind it. I agree with Ollie…. Checking out the private bits at the romantic getaway Alpine chalet was truly inspiring…. And to escape the rigors of life at Lalande, or for no reason at all, you might consider adding a little chalet of your own nestled in the forest wonderland beside the babbling brook. Once the old mill is renovated you could grind your own wheat, bake your own bread in the bread oven, gather honey from the nearby bee hives, milk cows in the field to churn into butter and have milk for the very richest hot chocolate on winter days. Don’t forget to bring along some fresh eggs from the Chateau. Even Marie Antoinette would be envious.

  • @LisaVesander.Creative
    @LisaVesander.Creative6 ай бұрын

    So great to see you back on the trail again Olly.

  • @Stephen_A.
    @Stephen_A.6 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy that you are back. How I missed Travels With My Friend. 💝 Ollie, I understand now why you were away. Wishing you continued good health and happiness. 💖

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes67416 ай бұрын

    I am probably very low class for saying this, but even the chalet is too grand for me to live in! But very beautiful and lovely to visit! Thank you for the video!

  • @julielozano1852
    @julielozano18526 ай бұрын

    I love seeing places I would never have even known about ❤️

  • @eileeng2492
    @eileeng24926 ай бұрын

    Love this channel. I hope you keep going. Lets get them more subs

  • @barbaragrace1992
    @barbaragrace19926 ай бұрын

    This is what my little home should look like inside but doesnt. My hubbt stops me. Please hrlp. Lol. I love that palace. Thank uou for taking us there.🥰🥰

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes70136 ай бұрын

    What an interesting chalet. Love the picnic basket ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lynnettehall8615
    @lynnettehall86156 ай бұрын

    Absolutely lovely to see you both back together travelling the world and bringing us all the glorious sights. XX

  • @carolinegooder7091
    @carolinegooder70916 ай бұрын

    My sister had cork over paint in her kitchen, and it was fantastic looking. Stephanie needs a tree house in her woods. A one bedroom romantic getaway for rent or staff or Stephanie and Philip at times. ❤

  • @lisac1110
    @lisac11106 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤ not much words to describe the beauty and the way both of you narrate all just amazing ❤❤❤😊

  • @Jen-eo1fh
    @Jen-eo1fh6 ай бұрын

    Glad you’re back I have missed you both. Stephanie I absolutely love your dress. Gorgeous as usual.

  • @katymichalski7244
    @katymichalski72446 ай бұрын

    Love this video! Thanks ❤

  • @luluandmeow
    @luluandmeow6 ай бұрын

    Wonderful, I love everything that Ollie and Stephanie do! Stephanie in particular is a brilliant presenter, we're lucky to have you both on YT, thank you for all your content

  • @marilynwade9448
    @marilynwade94486 ай бұрын

    Love Ollie

  • @kathsmith4924
    @kathsmith49246 ай бұрын

    what a beautifully decorated chalet all of its art is beautiful

  • @luciaroslingshaw2112
    @luciaroslingshaw21126 ай бұрын

    Glad you're back!

  • @derekolson1857
    @derekolson18576 ай бұрын

    We live in Cascais, why didn’t you come and visit us!

  • @cathyholt5215
    @cathyholt52156 ай бұрын

    Fun episode! ❤

  • @lauraclaudia8159
    @lauraclaudia81596 ай бұрын

    Pena Palace and the chalet must be one of the most original palaces built, ever! Beautiful! Thank you so much, Stephanie and Oliver!!! I am looking forward to every single episode from this channel!!!❤💫

  • @donnab8205
    @donnab82056 ай бұрын

    I loved this so much! Thank you Stephanie and Oliver.

  • @debtheguest3109
    @debtheguest31096 ай бұрын

    So happy to see you back with these vlogs! I thoroughly enjoy them and the history you share with us.

  • @jasondubey8251
    @jasondubey82516 ай бұрын

    Great chalet. So unusual. I loved the walk through the grounds, the flapping made me laugh

  • @wendylinsen3900
    @wendylinsen39006 ай бұрын

    This has to be one of my favourite channels thanks to you two. ❤

  • @johnvonundzu2170
    @johnvonundzu21706 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful place! If the exterior is faux bois, what is its true material (I'm guessing it's another wood - but had to ask.)

  • @elbaortiz-bq9iq
    @elbaortiz-bq9iq6 ай бұрын

    Love this channel so much interesting information love to see and hear Olli explain everything please keep doing these blogs ❤

  • @happycamper4328
    @happycamper43286 ай бұрын

    So good to see another beautiful place with the two of you! I enjoy these videos so much. Your down to earth approach to viewing them and describing them just makes me feel like I am there❤

  • @roxanaimam6531
    @roxanaimam65316 ай бұрын

    Amazing!!

  • @lynndalgettu976
    @lynndalgettu9766 ай бұрын

    Love you two vlogging together! Hope there are many more episodes to come x

  • @AnxiousKoala
    @AnxiousKoala6 ай бұрын

    Sometimes it's the smaller places like this chalet that become the real jewel because the details stand out. Grand palaces and cathedrals are amazing but for me, the details are often lost since there is so much to see. Thank you for showing this amazing chalet!

  • @aliceprofitt8506
    @aliceprofitt85066 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @gemstonesparkle7915
    @gemstonesparkle79155 ай бұрын

    It made me so happy to hear Oliver say Brazil is on the bucket list ❤

  • @janansberry6406
    @janansberry64066 ай бұрын

    Absolutely loved this!!! Thank you Oliver and Stephanie for taking us along on this marvelous and magnificent adventure!!!

  • @JLR1957
    @JLR19576 ай бұрын

    I do love this channel Stephanie and Ollie. I looked here the other day to see if I'd missed something and now here you are ❤😊🇦🇺 Love to you both and take care Ollie.

  • @charmainejfritz
    @charmainejfritz6 ай бұрын

    after seeing the outside i did not expect the inside - wow - quite the little hideaway/getaway so crazily sweet! their main house? was just magnificent i would never want to leave for too long anyway.

  • @charmainejfritz

    @charmainejfritz

    6 ай бұрын

    i really wish there were pictures of inside when they had all the furnishings in there.

  • @marisaconner628
    @marisaconner6286 ай бұрын

    What a charming hideaway! So beautiful! 😊

  • @jillphillips3227
    @jillphillips32276 ай бұрын

    Delightful! SO HAPPY you are back on the path to wellness! Thank you for sharing your story with all of us at it will help others as well! Your courage is admirable! Cheers!

  • @KeithWiggins-xc1sf
    @KeithWiggins-xc1sf6 ай бұрын

    I m a New Zealander and the forest did look just like NZ forest , with ferns and the bigger fern is called a panga tree .

  • @eyejs

    @eyejs

    6 ай бұрын

    Do you mean Ponga?

  • @KeithWiggins-xc1sf

    @KeithWiggins-xc1sf

    6 ай бұрын

    @@eyejs yes typo mistake

  • @eyejs

    @eyejs

    6 ай бұрын

    @@KeithWiggins-xc1sf - you do know you can go back and edit your comments!

  • @KeithWiggins-xc1sf

    @KeithWiggins-xc1sf

    6 ай бұрын

    @@eyejs yes

  • @gitteawwal5447
    @gitteawwal54476 ай бұрын

    Beautiful place ❤

  • @joydeal2988
    @joydeal29886 ай бұрын

    love this ... thank you

  • @supermommaloha
    @supermommaloha6 ай бұрын

    I love this tour! ❤ And great to see Oliver again! He hasn't been to LaLande in a very long time (that you've shown) It was so fun to see your friends visiting there and the parties! 😂

  • @marychesne4451
    @marychesne44516 ай бұрын

    This was very enjoyable. 😊

  • @michelerowes4340
    @michelerowes43406 ай бұрын

    Thank you for a lovely video.

  • @ntakovacj3644
    @ntakovacj36445 ай бұрын

    I've never seen anything like it. Your visits beat to hell any other travelogue!!! Bravo Oliver & Stephanie!!!

  • @katielee8878
    @katielee88786 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy to see you both back at it! I've missed your videos so much and was worried that something had happened. I'm glad you were able to find out what was wrong and are getting help! Looking forward to many more travels with you and Steph!

  • @kathyniedholdt9533
    @kathyniedholdt95336 ай бұрын

    Thank vou for sharing. Best wishes Ollie.

  • @judithclark2823
    @judithclark28236 ай бұрын

    So glad you are back sharing your amazing knowledge with us! I had a little giggle with Ollie’s “private parts” comment 😅 and his embarrassing reaction to his mistake. Too cute🥰

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite92616 ай бұрын

    I was transported in time. Thanks, guys.❤

  • @sonyawoodrow9675
    @sonyawoodrow96756 ай бұрын

    I’m watching from New Zealand

  • @jasminelouisefarrall
    @jasminelouisefarrall6 ай бұрын

    Wonderful video 🥰🥰

  • @lavonnemountain6133
    @lavonnemountain61336 ай бұрын

    So excited you are back. This vlog is my dream! Glorious I watch them over and iver!

  • @jeanetteeast7343
    @jeanetteeast73436 ай бұрын

    Wonderful ❤

  • @sarahhudleston832
    @sarahhudleston8326 ай бұрын

    So happy to see you back together. You are the perfect foil for each other!!!

  • @hedgewood7152
    @hedgewood71526 ай бұрын

    You both deserve medallions for creating such delightful videos! ✨🌞✨

  • @suzitofonseca
    @suzitofonseca6 ай бұрын

    My counry is so beautiful, saudades, until next sommer❤❤❤

  • @michellecook2338
    @michellecook23386 ай бұрын

    Lovey your back and healthy again 😀😃

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