CLAUDIA SCHIFFER
INNER HEARTH
THE C-FIVE STOVE FROM CHARNWOOD
Eternal flame
Combining modern ease, reduced emissions and a sophisticated minimalist aesthetic, Charnwood’s latest stove models o er heightened heating e ciency to suit any living space
If you’re seduced by the traditional allure of a cosy, authentic fi re experience while also longing for a modern, convenient and eco-friendly heating source, Charnwood’s wood-burning stoves will bring warmth – and a clear conscience – to the home.
For more than 50 years, the family-run company has passionately honed the art of this timeless pleasure from its Isle of Wight headquarters, crafting stoves which e ortlessly merge stylish design with e ciency, low-maintenance requirements and cleanliness – resulting in the perfect models for urban and rural living alike.
Characterised by minimalist elegance, Charnwood stoves seamlessly integrate into any interior, with user-friendly features , including a cool-to-the-touch handle and single air control. Meticulously crafted from cast iron and plate steel, Charnwood stoves boast ceramic-glass picture windows, o ering up a mesmerising view of the dancing flames within The company’s exhaustiverange of sizes ensures that there’s a model of suitable proportions for both snug, intimate rooms and expansive open-plan layouts. Most notably, Charnwood’s latest designs elevate its commitment to environmental consciousness and clean combustion.
Earning the prestigious fi ve-star Clear Skies rating for most of its models, Charnwood aligns with the Europe-wide Ecodesign standard implemented in 2022. This ultimately translates to minimal emissions and particulates, alongside heightened e ciency.
Even more impressively, the new stove designs outperform older models by 80 to 84% . The marked contrast in fuel consumption and heat output underscores the superiority of modern stoves.
Recently Charnwood introduced the Haven cook stove – a log-burning range cooker designed to align with the popularity of cohesive open-plan living, combining cooking, dining, and relaxation. Operating at 90 % e ciency, this design provides an impressive fi re view and can reach cooking temperature within just 20 minutes. It operates autonomously, independent of gas, oil, or electricity – a valuable quality amid an unpredictable energy situation.
This year, the company launched a revolutionary appcontrolled stove, the Skye E700, which intelligently monitors and optimises the fi re, ensuring peak e ciency and even notifying the user when it is time to add another log.
Furthermore, by embracing the e ciency of its woodburning stoves Charnwood significantly reduces the need for supplementary heating methods. These superior models also liberate owners from reliance on major energy utilities. As global energy stability concerns persist, the certainty of warmth duringpotential supply interruptions becomes an invaluable assurance.
As of January 2022, all new stoves installed in the UK have been required to adhere to the Ecodesign standard. This translates to a demand for e ciencies above 75% , and exceptionally low emissions. Charnwood stoves often surpass them by up to 50 % . By marrying ecological advantages with welcoming warmth, Charnwood’s innovative stove collection is an even more enticing prospect than ever before. L
Available through 180 stockists nationwide, the ideal model for each living space awaits. Call 01983 537780 or visit charnwood.com to learn more
MODERN CLASSIC THE CRANMORE STOVE TAKES INSPIRATION FROM THE REGENCY ERA
Entertain in style
AS THOUGHTS TURN TO HOSTING FRIENDS AND FAMILY THIS WINTER, TALLULAH RUSHAYA FINDS DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM LONDON’S PRIVATE MEMBERS’ CLUBS
More private members’ clubs have opened in the last four years than in the three decades since the 1985 opening of Soho’s Groucho Club, according to research by Knight Frank. The new generation of clubs are less stuffy and more stylish, yet maintain that essence of comfort and warmth, with a crackling fire and a tinkle of ice in a glass to welcome you in from the cold streets of London.
In South Kensington’s The Other House (otherhouse.com), CEO and founder Naomi Heaton created a place full of British maximalism. Blending apartment-style living with hotel services, members and guests truly feel at home. Featuring handmade game sets, tactile velvets, the club is due to open its second outpost in Covent Garden next year.
Tactility of material is what guides the quintessentially British studio Timothy Oulton’s timeless furniture and lighting design (timothyoulton.com). Examples include its Westminster button and Faroe sofas, and Selenite pendant lights. In Camden’s historic House of KOKO (thehouseofkoko.com), known for legendary concerts and impromptu performances, the club’s designers Pirajean Lees drew inspiration from the venue’s music heritage , with details such as the vinyl-listening rooms. If you’re the type to have a sing-song with guests, a Steinway & Sons piano is the ultimate centrepiece (steinway.co.uk), so check out the store on Marylebone Lane.
Balancing elegance and functionality, a games room can be sophisticated, notes Philippa Thorp, founder and director of Thorp (thorp.co.uk). Materials such as polished wood can illuminate the mood, with personal touches from a vintage pool table or poster art of a favourite band or film. Alexandra Llewellyn design s beautiful bespoke game sets and tables tha t serve as future heirlooms (alexandrallewellyn.com). Club interiors wow with talking-point statements, from vibrant wallcoverings, to eye-catching flooring. Wendy Morrison’s latest collection of handmade rugs was inspired by Indian Mughal miniature artworks (wendymorrisondesign.com). Full of colour, nature ’s the unifying theme, with fertile greenery and flowers. Laura Hammett (laurahammettliving.com), creative director of the eponymous design firm
WARM WELCOME
Clockwise from opposite: Liberty London’s FuturLiberty prints take influence from avant garde art movements such as vorticism; elegant home bars, like this retro-chic spread at the Studio Squiredesigned Chelsea Barracks, are back in vogue; Lucie Annabel’s Flowers for Victoria wallpaper print bears timeless rural motifs; check into The Other House in South Kensington for British interiors layered with velvets and tweed
Winter, warmer
BEAT THE WINTER BLUES IN STYLE WITH A SUN-KISSED GETAWAY, WRITES KATIE MCGONAGLE
BLUE SUNDAY Opposite, top to bottom: Wake up to arresting terracotta vistas of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains at Eden Boutique Hotel’s Berber-luxe oasis; Villa Secret Garden in St Barts allows guests to enjoy Caribbean sunrises and sunsets in supreme privacy and comfort Above: The Sira resort on Indonesia’s Lombok island allows weary travellers to unwind in serene opulence, from spa treatments and pool drifting to cookery lessons and 18 holes on the nearby golf course
Winter holidays usually come down to a choice between snow or sun – but with so many stunning new beachfront hotels and revamped resorts opening up all around the world, you’ll want to save skiing for another time. To fast-track your way to an exciting sun-soaked stay, here’s our pick of where to go this winter.
INDONESIAN IDYLL
If the palm-fringed beaches and volcanic peaks of Bali appeal – minus the crowds – look to Lombok, the neighbouring Indonesian isle offering a more peaceful take on the tropics. Go from hiking the slopes of Mount Rinjani, the country’s secondhighest volcano, to scuba diving alongside hawksbill and green sea turtles deep in the waters of the Gili Islands. Overlooking this trio of tiny isles is The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, which opens in November
with 60 ocean-facing suites around a palm-lined pool, where you can sample spiced Lombok coffee, learn to cook traditional dish ayam taliwang or get some rounds in on the greens of the Sire Beach Golf Course next door. For a similarly serene stay in Sri Lanka, restored heritage boutique Uga Halloowella is due to open in January. The six-suite escape is set on a 250-acre tea plantation that was once home to a First World War fighter pilot, now accessible via a scenic 90-mile drive or helicopter flight from Colombo.
The Sira’s Ocean View suite s are priced from £358 per night; One-b edroom Beachfront v illa s start from £826 per night, both including breakfast. marriott.com
SAVOUR ST BARTS
With swish superyachts plying its waters and chic French vibes infusing its culture and cuisine, St Barts is a cut above even the most rarefied
WESTMINSTER VILLAGE LONDON
BUYERS ARE SEDUCED BY THE VIBRANCY, PERIOD PROPERTY AND LANDMARKS WITHIN LONDON'S MOST-POLITICAL POSTCODES
The world over, Westminster quite simply represents London. Steeped in history, littered with iconic landmarks, it’s fi rmly on any tourist’s must-see list. But can it be called a village, with a sense of community, an attractive place to live, in which one wakes to the sound of Big Ben tolling?
“I’ve always thought that Westminster is one of London’s best-kept secrets when it comes to the properties it has to o er,” says Laura Willcox-Chandley head of sales at Savills Westminster.
“I’ve always thought that Westminster is one of London's best-kept secrets when it comes to properties”
“From historic mansion blocks and Georgian townhouses through to modern penthouses, there’s truly something for everyone. Best of all, these homes sit among some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks.”
With the Thames and the London Eye to the south, the City to the east, and the West End on the doorstep, Westminster's prime location has made it one of the
most sought-after – and expensive – areas to live in London. “Attractive,” says Willcox-Chandley, “to a uent city professionals and politicians who value proximity to London's key institutions”. However, residents aren’t just here for work. “We’re seeing more buyers choosing this area to raise their families, enjoy the buzz of the city, and be near St James’ Park,” she adds. Charles Lloyd, head of sales (Mayfair) at Beauchamp Estates agrees. “Westminster is a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood. It has a fantastic culinary o ering with an array of great cafés , bars and restaurants, alongside some popular retail spots. Cardinal Place has a real buzz at the moment .” Buyers are “a mixed group, a balance of both domestic and international buyers, and investors who see the area’s value”. Some look to make a long-term investment, “initially for children at university in the city and then looking to keep it as a London base after that”.
A day IN WESTMINSTER
9AM
The f ull English
A must-try for London foodies, Regency Cafe (regencycafe.has.restaurant) on Regency Street, has been sa tisfy ing cravings since 1946, gaining fame as an authentic breakfast destination. In distinctive a rt deco style , with cream coloured walls that are adorned with football photographs, the cafe has also been seen on screen with starring roles in productions such as Brighton Rock.
11AM
Medieval survivor
On Abingdon Street , discover a hidden gem in the Jewel Tower (english-heritage.org.uk). With its history stretching back almost 650 years, it ’s one of only two buildings from the medieval Palace of Westminster to survive the fi re of 1834. Built to house Edward III’s treasures, it was known as the King’s Privy Wardrobe. Be sure to look up the ornate ceiling carvings from the 14th century.
1PM
Prose and verse
After lunch at The Red Lion, a favourite of prime ministers from Churchill to Attlee, where bar snacks include Marmite roast potatoes, venture to Westminster Abbey (westminster-abbey.org) for some afternoon
learning. In addition to being a London landmark, the abbey also hosts talks and workshops for people to engage more with history. For the Voice and Verse: Strokes of Poetry workshop on the 23 November, reflect how the a bbey has inspired countless poets over the centuries, followed by an hour-long writing workshop with Sammy Weaver.
3PM
Regal sight-seeing
If not too chilly, St James’s Park is the perfect historic landscape to see autumn colours and spot royal landmarks such as Horse Guards Parade and Buckingham Palace , where you can watch the changing of the guard if you’re enough of an early riser.
5PM
Art and music
End the day at another Westminster landmark, The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace (rct.uk). On 4 November, the Royal College of Music will play music from the renaissance period while being surrounded by masterpieces in the gallery's current Drawing the Italian Renaissance showcase featuring work by da Vinci, Raphael and Titian.
THE WORLD’S YOUR CLOISTER Left: Prepare to be awestruck by Westminster Abbey's soaring vaulted ceilings and the sheer splendour of its majestic gothic architecture
Below: See Italian renaissance sketches at the King's Gallery
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MATTHEW JORYSZ
Sub- o rganist at Westminster Abbey
When people think of Westminster, of course they immediately think of the iconic parliament site of the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. But there's also the beautiful St James’s Park, with its famous pelicans, galleries such as the National Gallery, or the Tate Britain for an oasis slightly off the normal tourist trail, and theatres. Slightly lesserknown spots for eating include the Regency Cafe offering the traditional greasy-spoon experience, or the contemporary Indian fusion of the Cinnamon Club, housed in the old Westminster Library. westminster-abbey.org
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