Arkadia March/April 2014 edition

LARMER TREE W EDDINGS & R ECEPTIONS D INNER & D ANCING

To l l a r d R o ya l Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5PY

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ituated at the end of a private driveway, the rugged beauty of our location is perfect for exclusive-use weddings, offering you total privacy to enjoy the day of your dreams surrounded by family, friends and lovedones. Moonfleet offers relaxed surroundings with a slightly eccentric ambience; we can cater privately for small weddings through to fabulous exclusive use house-party style events.

Effortlessly homely and unstuffy, Moonfleet is a handsome Georgian manor house overlooking West Dorset’s world-famous Chesil Beach. It’s a spectacular and magical location, a World Heritage Site where the pure light is truly special and the tranquillity of the unspoilt countryside is unique. From the moment you arrive, you and your guests will receive our famous Moonfleet welcome. Your dedicated Events Manager will ensure that whilst planning your big day and on the day itself, you feel totally relaxed and pampered, leaving you with fond memories of your celebration.

We believe no two weddings are the same and at Moonfleet we like to make weddings personal

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from the beginning. We will work with you to create a day you will never forget, your input and ideas being the key to making the day a oneoff. You will be able to create a bespoke menu for your wedding breakfast under the careful guidance of our Head Chef, Tony Smith, who has been with the hotel for over 13 years. He and his team of chefs have an enthusiastic commitment to food and are always very happy to cater for special dietary requirements.

When considering beverages for your drinks reception and wine for the wedding breakfast, our talented sommelier, Manuel Ribeiro, will be on hand to guide you, with suggestions and a vast knowledge of the wine world. On the day, our experienced team will be on hand to provide attentive service at all times.

Laura Cove - Sales & Events Manager Moonfleet Manor & New Park Manor Mobile: +44 (0)7580 128307 Direct line: +44 (0)1305 786948 Email: laura.cove@moonfleetmanorhotel.co.uk 19

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The Sherborne Clinic Non-surgical procedures by former Harley Street specialist Alison West Sherborne Clinic is pleased to announce the introduction of 3 ‘new’ treatments to its clinic, now you can have the look you desire all under one roof. Feel free to call us today to make your appointment, the sunshine is definitely on its way!

Collagen Shots "The Ultimate anti-ageing drink” High quality, high strength marine collagen to help your body to replace the collagen lost through the ageing process. Leaves skin feeling silky, soft, smooth and youthful, this can also help with cartilage and ligament repair.

• Reduces the appearance of cellulite • Promotes collagen production • Increases oxygenation & restoration of skin’s natural cellular activity • Smoothes and reduces wrinkles

Power Plate Sessions Our Crazy Fit™ Oscillating Power Plates are designed to give your body a high speed workout by stimulating your muscles to contract and relax, so 10 minutes on a power plate can have the same results as a 60 minute workout, without building up a sweat!

We recommend 1 x 10 min session, 3 times a week.

Rejuvenescence Collagen Light Therapy This treatment, sometimes known by other names, such as Collagen Red Light Therapy, Photo Therapy and Photo Bio Stimulation, has been proven as the way forward to healthier, softer and younger looking skin.

We pride ourselves on bringing you the latest safe and effective treatments and feel that this is one of the best • Reduces the appearance of cellulite • Promotes collagen production • Increases oxygenation and restoration of skin’s natural cellular activity • Smoothes and reduces wrinkles • Firms aged and tired skin • Results in softer feeling skin • Increases radiance • Evens skin colouration and complexion • Reduces pore size Non-surgical, Non-invasive, Painless & Safe For optimum results, we recommend 3 treatments a week for the first 4 weeks

The Sherborne Clinic 01935 816565 Priestlands Lane, Sherborne, DT9 4HL www.thesherborneclinic.com

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The Spa who loved me The mission was simple, infiltrate the M.O.D building and survey the area.

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s we drive over to Portland, we’re agreed - you can’t help but feel the drama of the place. The contrast of the bleak landscape, set against a stunning blue sky and the endless views - it really makes you reflect on the wonders of the natural world.

As our destination, the Ocean Hotel and Spa Retreat, comes into view, the drama is heightened and our conversation shifts from the natural to the man-made. The imposing building, once the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment, was built to test everything from huge naval guns to torpedoes, and is rumoured to have links to the very heart of the Portland spy ring, all very ‘007’ Built in 1949, from the local stone, this building looks nothing like its surroundings or its better-known Portland stone predecessors, such as Wren’s beautiful St Paul’s Cathedral. Instead, it looks like the backdrop from a Bond movie and I love it!

Once inside, you discover the building’s latest secret - this huge blank canvas has been given a contemporary makeover that works perfectly.

We receive a friendly Dorset welcome and start to understand why the hotel has recently been awarded 4-star status. The wonderfully efficient staff greets us and takes our booking details and provide us with all the information we need to find our way around. It’s a great start.

My wife and I had booked a massage and facial and were left in the experienced hands of our therapists. My massage was incredible and included the use of hot drizzled oils, body brushing and the deepest massage movements using arms, fists, knuckles and thumbs. This left me feeling invigorated and like I’d had a really good workout! My wife enjoyed an Espa facial that melted her stresses away, with oils and creams that set to work as she drifted into the deepest of sleeps.

Verna Herry, the hotel’s Director, is a therapist herself and takes a hands-on approach in this department. Originally from the Caribbean, Verna travelled far and wide

with world-class beauty group Steiner, before taking on high-profile spa management roles. Verna holds a master’s degree in spa therapies and insists on the highest possible standards, so if you are looking for targeted treatments with guaranteed outcomes, her team will live up to the highest of expectations.

Later, we ate at the Cliff Restaurant - a totally unique experience. It is set in a glass cube that juts out from the building, resulting in the most unbelievable, panoramic views. The menu is fantastic, offering an à la carte selection for the more discerning palate, as well as a homely supper board, ideal for guests looking for a great homecooked meal. The board featured a range of tempting dishes, such as Local Fish Pie and a Thai inspired curry. As we really wanted to put the hotel to the test, we decided to opt for the à la carte option and I went for their specialty dish of Pan Seared Sirloin Steak with dauphinoise potatoes, curly kale and red wine sauce. My wife went for the Duck Breast with Cider Fondant, accompanied by green beans and purple-sprouting broccoli. Both dishes were impeccably cooked and tasted just perfect. Everything tasted fresh and I am told that the ingredients are sourced locally.

They really make the most of the local area - the seas and hills that surround them - and the message from this creative team is clear: “Sustainable, fresh, local and seasonal!”

I think that’s all we needed to hear!

So, our impression of the Ocean Hotel and Spa Retreat? Well, the clue’s in the name - RETREAT. That’s exactly what it is; a retreat from the rest of the world. And the Ocean Hotel’s unique, surreal surroundings make that experience all the more powerful.

Portland has a great deal to offer, if you feel the need to venture outside the building’s intriguing stone walls, but why do that when you can retreat completely to a world of glorious food, exquisite pampering and, above all else, relaxation?

We could all do with the chance for a bit more of that!

For more information, take a look at the hotel’s website at www.theoceanspa.co.uk

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Natuzzi of Harrods Italian furniture (show apartments 4 and Penthouse only)

Misuraemme - segmenta Italian wardrobes

Burgbad - sinks and vanity units to all other bathrooms/shower rooms

Alape - sinks to all Master en suites

Philippe Stark - wall hung toilets

Philippe Stark - designed vanity units to master en suite

Decomatte - frosted glass worktops

Gaggenau - kitchen appliances

Pedini of London - luxury pearl finished designed bespoke kitchens

AMX- audio visual (show apartments 4 and Penthouse)

Silent Gliss - electric curtains operated by Lutron

Lutron- home automation-lights-curtains-underfloor heating-audio visual

Urban Front - exterior front door

Reynaers - luxury sliding doors

Award winning architects Munden Robinson have carefully designed a building that maximizes the views, and all apartments will raise the standard for modern – luxury living.

This unique location has uninterrupted views across to Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula, the Purbecks beyond, and is a stone’s throw away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK.

SILENCIO is our latest development of six exclusive apartments and a penthouse, on the shore of Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world.

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