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Leading Hotels, Restaurants, Golf Clubs and Spas www.therandrcollection.com ISSUE 01 / OCTOBER 2015

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Welcome to The R&R Collection The R&R Collection aims to provide you with unique access to some of the finest hotels, restaurants, spas, golf clubs and events in the country through a personal booking service providing a unique insight to each and every one of our partner establishments. In this way, we build up personal relationships with our customers, giving a tailored service which is second to none.

Partnering with these establishments, we have negotiated an agreed amount of, initially, hotel rooms which are available for you to enjoy at significantly preferential rates. Because of the limited nature of these rooms, if we can’t help you with your enquiry, we will pass on your details to your chosen establishment so that they might be able to help you direct. We value our relationships with The R&R Collection partners greatly and for this reason we do not charge a commission for any introductions to our partners where we are unable to offer you The R&R Collection rate.

The R&R Collection rates cannot be secured through anyone else other than The R&R Collection team or our website.

Join the Collection If you would like to feature your establishment in The R&R Collection, then please get in touch with me as per my contact details on the back cover.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Sue Rosser Founder, The R&R Collection

A Growing Collection...

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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club......................................................................................................

Danesfield House Hotel.......................................................................................................................

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne.............................................................................................................

Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa..............................................................................................................

Oakley Court...............................................................................................................................................

The Feathers Hotel...............................................................................................................................

The Manor Country House Hotel......................................................................................................

The Macdonald Randolph Hotel.............................................................................................................

Stanbrook Abbey........................................................................................................................................

Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens............................................................................................................

East Sussex Buckinghamshire East Sussex Bedfordshire / Hertfordshire Berkshire Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Worcestershire Hampshire

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Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure that the content of this publication is accurate and correct in every way, the publishers cannot be held responsible or liable for any inaccuracies or errors within the publication. Information reproduced from this publication is permitted with the express permission of the publisher and The R&R Collection partner, where relevant. All information is correct at time of going to press.

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Who can use The R&R Collection?

The network of 9,000 B4 Magazine recipients is a good start and these readers will receive The R&R Collection three times a year. B4 is mailed to Directors, Senior Managers and business owners.

In addition, we also have an existing promotional business called Vouch (see www.vouchoffers.co.uk) which sells hotel rooms, restaurant vouchers and event tickets at a preferential rate. Our Vouch customers will also receive The R&R Collection, taking the mailed circulation to 10,000. We will be printing an additional 5,000 copies for circulation to The R&R Collection partners to display in their establishments.

But this doesn’t answer who can use The R&R Collection!

As a recipient of B4, you can register as an R&R Collection member and start using us immediately. As an existing or future Vouch customer, you will automatically receive The R&R Collection and can again register as a member.

But what if you have picked up a copy of The R&R Collection? If that’s the case, please get in touch, tell us a little more about you and we will hopefully be able to welcome you into the membership. You can do this through the website. www.therandrcollection.co.uk

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Become a Member Call us on: 01865 742211

Membership of The R&R Collection R&R Membership £0 As an R&R Collection member, you will receive three annual copies of The R&R Collection, a monthly e-Newsletter and you can purchase R&R Collection product via The R&R Collection website. www.therandrcollection.co.uk

R&R Gold Membership £40 In addition to Membership, the Gold Membership will provide you with advanced notification of new room stock once we have secured it, so no need to wait for the next copy of The R&R Collection to take advantage of new product from new partners.

R&R Black Membership £100 In addition to both of the above, you will receive one guaranteed double room of your choice per annum, subject to availability and the terms of your chosen offer. A great gift for someone or for yourself!

Getting Involved The R&R Collection comprises some of the country’s leading hotels, restaurants, golf clubs and spas which are promoted to business decision makers and discerning individuals who prefer the personal touch.

The R&R Collection is part of The In Oxford Group which has established B4 Business Magazine as one of the Thames Valley’s leading business magazines, mailed to 9,000 business decision makers on a bi-monthly basis.

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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club East Sussex Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club sits proudly within 186 acres of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, home of Pooh Bear. Boasting 106 bedrooms and suites, gourmet restaurant and elegant lounges it is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The extensive wellness facilities include a pool, gymnasium, outdoor tennis courts, spa treatment rooms and 18hole par 3 golf course.

Highlights The Richard Towneley Suite is a sympathetically converted chapel, complete with stained glass windows and vaulted ceiling, with working pipe organ. Great for dinners, wedding receptions, and business meetings with a twist The Summer house facing the lake is another feature for wedding ceremonies or outdoor meetings The hotel is situated in the heart of Ashdown Forest, with free roaming deer and the inspiration for Winnie The Pooh Family and dog friendly, there are several Fairway Suites that lead straight out into the 186 acres of parklands

No. of rooms: Address: Distance R&R rate:

106 Rooms Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JR East Grinstead: 7 miles Contact R&R for best available rate

PLEASE CONTACT US TO ARRANGE YOUR STAY: 01865 742211 7

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Danesfield House Hotel Buckinghamshire Danesfield House has sixty-five elegant bedrooms and suites, each providing a luxury base from which to enjoy the hotel’s magnificent surroundings. Accommodation rates include full use of the award-winning Danesfield House Spa - the 20 metre pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gymnasium. Dining at Danesfield House is run by Executive Head Chef Billy Reid. Billy turns simple ingredients into well executed modern British food served in the surroundings of the Oak Room, the Orangery and in the warmer months outside on our sun-drenched terrace.

Open all day, serving breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. Our award-winning Spa provides a relaxing escape from the stresses of everyday life with its 20 metre pool and an indulgent array of treatments.

Highlights Award winning spa Luxury Rooms Magnificent surroundings Private meeting rooms Less than one hours drive from London

No. of rooms: Address: Distance R&R rate:

65 Henley Rd, Marlow on Thames, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2EY London: 36.5 miles Contact R&R for best available rate

PLEASE CONTACT US TO ARRANGE YOUR STAY: 01865 742211 9

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The Grand Hotel Eastbourne East Sussex Standing majestically along the Eastbourne seafront, The Grand Hotel is the only 5-star coastal hotel in England. The grandeur inside is typified by the breathtaking great hall, 152 bedrooms/suites and two award winning restaurants. A favourite with families, quality and service is paramount whether you are taking a dip in the outside pool, having afternoon tea or indulging in a spa treatment.

Highlights The composer Debussy completed the famous “La Mer� in his suite at The Grand Hotel back in 1905 The Hotel is celebrating 140 anniversary this year (2015) On the last Sunday of the month Shelly Van Loen and the Palm Court Strings play a concert for afternoon tea guests.

No. of rooms: 152 King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4EQ Address: Eastbourne: 0 miles Distance Brighton - Eastbourne: 25 miles Contact R&R for best available rate R&R rate:

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Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire border Set within 1,065 acres of countryside with the River Lea snaking through the grounds, Luton Hoo is the quintessential English country house hotel.

Befitting a location of such historical importance, a stay at the hotel will live long in the memory. It boasts 144 unique bedrooms and suites, award winning cuisine, luxury spa with its own organic products, 18-hole par 73 golf course and much more

Highlights The Golf course is one of the longest in the UK at over 7,000 yards The Queen and Prince Philip enjoyed several visits to Luton Hoo, when it was a private house Several films have taken place at Luton Hoo, from Eyes Wide Shut and Bright Young Things, to Goldfinger and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

The lake at Luton Hoo is 50 acres On the banks of the River Lea you can also find Warren Weir, a self contained meeting and events village, with capacity for over 300, it has its own leisure facilities, including an indoor pool, and a further 84 Bedrooms and Suites

No. of rooms: Address: Distance R&R rate:

144 (Plus 84 bedrooms and Suites at Warren Weir) House, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3TQ Luton: 3 miles Contact R&R for best available rate

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Oakley Court Berkshire With an unrivalled location on the River Thames, the Oakley Court, is a unique historic luxury hotel. Exceptional service levels are our key to delivering many memorable occasions for our business and leisure guests.

The setting of many famous films, the history of the hotel cannot be matched by any of our closest rivals - we may not be the newest of hotels but we do have a deep soul with an attitude of service quality that others just dream about - so if you are looking for a unique location to stay or just visit for a cup of tea, maybe just after mooring up your boat, you do not need to look anywhere else.

Highlights Modern facilities Luxury bedrooms Unique location Variety of dining areas Golf and tennis camp

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30 Windsor Road, Water Oakley, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5UR London: 26 miles. Oxford: 41 miles ÂŁ75 per night inc English breakfast

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The Feathers Hotel Oxfordshire The Feathers, is a chic town house hotel in Woodstock, next-door to Blenheim Palace. Step off the street in this pretty Cotswold market town and into a welcoming hotel with great food and stylish furnishings. Here you can relax, recharge and enjoy a hotel with history, high housekeeping standards and those little extras that make a stay ‘great’. Enjoy The Feathers your way with a choice between cosy Woodstock rooms and larger feature suites. Take your place in our romantic restaurant or smart summer terrace bar, but don’t forget to visit our easy going bar: It’s a beautiful and inspiring sight with over 300 gins and a place in the Guinness Book of RecordsTM. The hotel is surrounded by possibilities, with the delights of Blenheim Palace, Oxford, the Cotswold hills or Bicester Village all within easy reach.

Highlights Contemporary design Award winning restaurant By the gates of Blenheim Palace Bespoke meeting rooms

No. of rooms: Address: Distance R&R rate:

21 Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SX Oxford: 10 miles £50 per night inc English breakfast

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The Manor Country House Hotel Oxfordshire The Manor is located in Weston-on-the-Green, a delightful Oxfordshire village and within easy reach of Oxford’s Dreaming Spires, a ”stone’s throw” from the fabulous Cotswolds, and only five minutes from Bicester Village shopping, Blenheim Palace, Kirtlington Park Polo Club and many other attractions.

The Manor is ideal for guests who seek a truly relaxed escape, with fine food, fine wine and beautiful, fascinating surroundings. We invite you to treat our hotel as your home. So please explore our house and gardens, enjoy a Pimms on our terrace and play a game of croquet. To whet your appetite for dinner, enjoy a dip in our outside swimming pool or perhaps a game on our tennis court.

Highlights Henry 8th held court in The Barons Hall 8 miles from Blenheim Palace Manor House with history dating back over 900 years Outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and croquet lawn Dog friendly - including a dog à la carte menu

No. of rooms: Address: Distance R&R rate:

25 Rooms – 14 in Main House and 11 in Coach House Northampton Road, Weston-on-the-Green, OX25 3QL Oxford: 10.5 miles £75 per night inc English breakfast

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Macdonald Randolph Hotel Oxfordshire Macdonald Randolph Hotel is the leading 5-star hotel in Oxford and offers luxurious accommodation, delicious food and a sensuous spa haven in the heart of this world-famous University City. Located in Oxford’s city centre, the hotel is a landmark building with elegance and charm aplenty. It has played host to prime ministers and presidents and our renowned Morse Bar is instantly recognisable as the watering hole of Colin Dexter’s worldfamous detective, Inspector Morse. Our meeting and conference facilities are unlike any other. The hotel’s beautiful architecture and historic setting provides the perfect venue for fairy-tale weddings and you must enjoy Afternoon Tea at Macdonald Randolph Hotel - it is an Oxford Institution.

Highlights Elegantly decorated In the heart of the city of Oxford Excellent for shopping & sight-seeing Stylish meeting rooms & facilities Spa Facilities (£15.00 per person) & Mini Gym Renowned Morse Bar

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151 Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2LN Oxford: 2 minute walk from City Centre £150 per night inc English breakfast

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Stanbrook Abbey Worcestershire Beautiful, picturesque and full of character, Stanbrook Abbey conveys a sense of grandeur for any special occasion or leisure break. Choose from a number of our luxurious bedroom suites and enjoy a relaxing stay in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.

Our award winning Head Chef has a passion for creating dishes using the very best ingredients and local produce. Famous for our superb Afternoon Tea and Sunday Lunch, the elegant cuisine at Stanbrook Abbey is the perfect accompaniment for the beautiful surroundings.

Stanbrook Abbey is a truly inspiring venue. Boasting a rich heritage, beautiful grounds, an array of beautiful function spaces, 57 bedrooms and a wonderful team dedicated to make your stay memorable.

Highlights Grade II listed Pugin abbey, formerly a silent order monastery 57 beautiful bedroom suites including former nuns cells Brand new 5 million pound refurbishment with brand new spaces 50 acre estate with gardens, orchards and willow lake 5 miles from M5 Junction 7, 40 mins from Birmingham International Airport

No. of rooms: Address: Distance R&R rate:

56 Callow End, Worcestershire, WR2 4TY Worcester: 4 miles, Cheltenham: 26 miles Contact R&R for best available rate

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Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens Hampshire Tylney Hall is found sitting romantically in 66 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside. The palatial lounges and gourmet restaurant enjoy views of the tree lined vista, lake and formal gardens. Luxury and style greets you throughout the hotel and in the 112 bedrooms/suites, some of which contain four poster beds and spa baths. Indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasium and health suite complete the indulgent experience.

Highlights The Gardens including the formal Gardens, the water Gardens, orchard and vista surround Tylney Hall and were designed, initially, by Gertrude Jekyll The outdoor swimming pool was voted by The Times as one of the UK’s Sexiest pools Tylney Hall was the training camp for the England rugby squad in the early 90’s Tylney Hall celebrates 30 years as a hotel in 2016 The spectacular ceiling in the Italian lounge was imported piece by piece from the Grimation Palace in Florence

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112 Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9AZ Basingstoke: 7 miles Contact R&R for best available rate

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COMING IN ISSUE 2 OF THE R&R COLLECTION

Time To Dine Time To Dine in association with Laurent-Perrier We have partnered with one of the world’s leading champagne brands, Laurent-Perrier, to provide our customers with a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a ‘Time To Dine’ with Laurent-Perrier.

We will be promoting the scheme in The R&R Collection on a regular basis and hope to increase the number of participating restaurants with fresh menus being submitted for each of the three annual publications.

Each of the restaurants participating in the scheme will be invited to submit a set meal which will include a glass of Laurent-Perrier [Brut NV] as an apéritif or to accompany the first course.

Customers will be able to purchase vouchers through The R&R Collection website.

Each participating restaurant will receive • One page to promote their meal in each issue of The R & R Collection • Up to 20 copies of each edition of The R&R Collection in which they appear • Their menu on The R&R Collection (www.therandrcollection.com) *

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*’Time to Dine’ will also be promoted on the following websites owned by The In Oxford Group which owns The R&R Collection: The Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards: www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.co.uk Living in Oxford Magazine: www.inoxford.com Vouch: www.vouchoffers.co.uk

For more Information and to get involved in ‘Time To Dine’ please call 01865 742211 or email info@therandrcollection.com

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