NEARLYWED NEWS

from Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding - August/September 2022 (Issue 34)

CARIBBEAN VIBES

WILD THYME & HONEY UNVEILS REFURBISHMENT

Following a multi-million-pound refurbishment, intimate riverside wedding venue Wild Thyme & Honey, located in the heart of the Cotswolds, is now home to three magical event spaces: Wild Thyme & Honey Event Suite, The Secret Garden Room (for intimate ceremonies of up to 20 people) and The Courtyard. The boutique country hotel can cater for up to 140 guests and is home to 24 luxurious rooms and suites, including No. 3 London Road, their exclusive honeymoon suite comprising a four-poster bed, spacious living room, dressing and make-up area, barrel sauna,

jacuzzi and outside patio. The wedding concierge brings years of experience and good relationships with local suppliers, including floral designers and photographers while the award-winning culinary team are committed to creating exquisite dishes and the perfect menu tailored to suit all tastes and preferences. There’s also The Crown at Ampney Brook, the hotel’s British country pub located on-site offering private dining. Room hire starts from £2,000. For more information, visit www.wildthymeandhoney.co.uk/weddings Nearlywed NEWS The latest news from around both counties

RAISE A TOAST

The Cotswolds Distillery Dry Gin is a delightful blend of nine carefully considered botanicals, including freshly peeled pink grapefruit and lime zest plus local lavender from the Cotswolds countryside. Due to the high volume of botanicals used, this gin causes a pearlescent cloud to appear when ice or tonic is added, creating the tasty Cotswolds Cloudy G&T.

This gin is available to buy as a magnum for £74.95 or double magnum, £149.95 (for 3 litres).

To shop, visit www.cotswoldsdistillery.com LUXURY FAMILY HOTELS PARTNER WITH BATH AND BODY BRAND BRAMLEY

Luxury Family Hotels in partnership with all-natural British bath and body brand Bramley have developed an exclusive signature collection of Bath and Body Oils and accompanying Bramley Massage Treatments launched at all five of the Luxury Family Hotels. Each of the treatments has been developed using hero ingredients found in the locations each hotel calls home including chamomile from the Wiltshire countryside. The new collection characterises the two brands’ shared ethos of wellbeing for the entire family, alongside an innate passion for the origin of ingredients, and a commitment to a sustainable, eco-friendly future for the planet. All treatments will begin with a purifying foot cleanse because relaxing and warming the feet is key to slowing down the mind and allowing guests to truly switch off and prices start from £60 for a bespoke hands-on body massage.

To book, visit www.luxuryfamilyhotels.co.uk/news/introducing-our-new-treatment-partner-bramley

ELLENBOROUGH PARK ANNOUNCES NEW WEDDING PACKAGE

Ellenborough Park, a stunning 15th-century manor house located in Gloucestershire has just introduced a new To Have and To Hold package for late bookings from £5,300 for 40 guests on selected dates from 1st October 2022 until 28th February 2023. It includes prosecco or mulled wine on arrival, a three-course wedding breakfast, a glass of wine per person, a glass of prosecco to toast, pork baps for the evening reception, and more.

To book, visit www.ellenboroughpark.com ABC Pavilions are based in the heart of the Cotswolds and have more than 20 years of experience providing marquees for weddings and events in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, West Oxfordshire and neighbouring regions. The perfect pick for a garden party wedding or a festival-style celebration, structures include framed marquees, traditional styles and small ones perfect for more intimate weddings. An entrance walkway with double doors, a reception entrance or a covered walkway can be added and couples can create a stunning themed interior with a choice of accessories including a black and white dancefloor, a divider to close off the dancefloor, staging for a band, statement chandeliers and round tables in various sizes or trestle tables.

To book or arrange a free site visit, visit www.abcpavilions.co.uk

THE WINE STALL OPENS AT DAYLESFORD

Daylesford Organic has opened its new wine shop, The Wine Stall. Located at Daylesford Farm in Kingham, the Cotswolds, the new store is a one-stop-shop offering expert advice from Daylesford’s team of specialists plus a collection of carefully curated wines from international producers including Rothschild wines from Bordeaux. In addition, lesser-known vineyards will be showcased in the collection, for example, Montlouis and the Loire Valley.

Daylesford has taken care to choose winemakers who focus on sustainable viticulture, and organic and biodynamic processes wherever possible including Château Léoube, owned by the Bamford family who pioneered organic farming at Daylesford. All the grapes and olives at Léoube are carefully tended by hand using time-honoured artisanal methods and organic principles that work in harmony with the land and changing seasons.

Daylesford’s wine experts will host daily drop-in tastings to share advice and insights on the range. Further events will take place throughout the year with a focus on seasonal wines and food pairings including Wine Flight Suppers hosted at Daylesford Farm’s Trough & Legbar restaurant. Running on 12th August, 18th and 25th November, the suppers will showcase the best ingredients in season paired with curated wines from The Wine Stall. Monthly wine evenings will take place on the first Friday of every month to celebrate a curated range of the best vineyards, vignerons and wine estates from across the globe. The store will also offer private and bespoke tastings upon request.

Visitors to The Wine Stall can also head to the Bottoms Up Bar, located in the Fountain Courtyard on Daylesford’s farm. The bar will serve wine, beer and cocktails throughout the summer period and will also offer live music from DJs on Friday evenings. Those local to the farm can take advantage of the Daylesford Delivered service, offering same-day delivery on wine and groceries for orders made between 9 am and 11am, Tuesday-Saturday.

To find out more, visit www.daylesford.com

Photography of ARC Painswick courtesy of Handover Studio

FINEST RETREATS REVEAL ARC PAINSWICK

Finest Retreats is delighted to announce its partnership with ARC, taking on exclusive management of a series of properties that embody a new standard in UK homestays. Comfortably hosting up to 30 people per property, ARC is a curated and crafted collection of the most remarkable country houses, from the minds of London-based architecture studio Parti and design studio Regular Practice. Combining architecture, furniture and landscape, Parti aims to design atmospheres and experiences as integral to buildings, spaces and landscapes. Each building is a beautiful, well-crafted, inventive property that positively impacts guests, society and the built environment.

The first two properties in the series are ARC Painswick, a 15th-century wool merchant’s manor house at the heart of the town restored to its ancestral beauty, and ARC Padstow, an 18th-century build restored to its original plan and nestled in the heart of St Issey, Cornwall.

ARC Painswick offers modern comforts to create a homely, hearty feel blending classic décor with contemporary pieces and can accommodate up to 24 guests in nine bedrooms. There’s an outdoor swimming pool and the grounds boast uninterrupted views of the Painswick Hills.

Alongside impeccably styled interiors, ARC stays offer curated experiences where guests can plan as much or as little as they’d like to do, using the purpose-built ARC online ‘Lobby’ to organise and schedule every detail of their stay; from some of Stroud’s best street food delivered to the door and a private bartender to prepare cocktails, to a private tour and wine tasting at Painswick’s very own Rococo Gardens.

Richard Bond, founder of Finest Retreats says: “We’re delighted to partner with ARC and their incredibly innovative concept homes. We’ve worked closely with ARC founder Tom Leahy from the outset to help achieve his vision. From providing our holiday letting expertise throughout the renovations and redesign, we’re now looking forward to welcoming guests this summer and providing exceptional concierge-style service. We’re driven by our core values to provide the very finest holidays for guests, and work hard for our owners which is why we’re especially proud to manage the ARCs alongside an owner who so clearly shares our approach.”

To book, visit www.finestretreats.co.uk/rentals/house-painswick-arcpainswick-376990.html

From the moment you arrive, our friendly team will support you in helping to plan your perfect wedding day at Llanthony Secunda.

There are two magical locations, as well as the glorious grounds available for wedding hire, providing a beautiful setting for your wedding celebrations. Whether you dream of a vintage style afternoon tea or a glamorous wedding reception, our warm and relaxed atmosphere will make everyone feel at home. The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal is also located on the doorstep of the Priory, which in combination with our historic buildings on site, provides some truly unique photo opportunities.

Llanthony Secunda Priory, Priory Junction, Gloucester, GL2 5FA 01452 563499 | info@llanthonysecunda.org | .llanthonysecunda.org Cotswolds Wedding Photographer, capturing real & natural moments. Specialising in candid photographs, filled with joy and full of love