HBCP The Fashion Issue 2013

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OCTOBER 2013

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EDITOR’S LETTER October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so in this issue we have devoted pages to this very important cause, please take the time to read all about the wonderful products on offer and the important work being carried out.

Please help by donating and supporting in as many ways as possible.

In the rest of the issue we have inspiring interviews with Dominique Worcester, Co Founder of Truce, Richard Taylor, Managing Director, Marlborough World, and Lizzie Hammond, Co-Founder of Suffolk Cottage Holidays. In this fashion issue we review two stunning books, Vintage Fashion & Couture by Kerry Taylor and 21st-Century Jewellery Designers An Inspired Style by Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld.

We also review the latest releases from four fabulous fiction authors, Calling Mrs Christmas by Carole Matthews, Take a Look at Me Now by Miranda Dickinson, A Gift to Remember by Melissa Hill and Driving Home for Christmas by Emma Hannigan, plus our usual Beauty Round-up, and a wonderful collection from our Fashion, Accessories and Beauty Directory members.

Finally if you are looking to plan an Autumn/Winter or Christmas/New Year break we have an amazing collection of cool places to choose from in our Autumn Travel Supplement. Enjoy!! www.hotbrandscoolplaces.com Picture Credits: Front Cover image of Jane Asher, courtesy of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Great Pink Bake Off Breakthrough Breast Cancer launched the first ever Great Pink Bake Off. Find out more at www.pinkbakeoff.org TLC Don’t forget to Touch Look Check. Download Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s app from www.ibreastcheck.com Donate Breakthrough Breast Cancer are working to stop the fear of breast cancer. Help support their life-saving work at www.breakthrough.org.uk Intro Image of our Cool Places Section courtesy of A&K Villas - www.akvillas.com Other images throughout the magazine supplied by the various companies, or publishers featured.

Please Note All information about products and services are supplied to us by the individual organizations, or agencies acting on their behalf. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, it may be subject to change. Please check with individual organizations for the latest information about all events, products, or news items. Inclusion in this magazine does not imply endorsement by Hot Brands Cool Places. Hot Brands Cool Places does not accept responsibility for the content of any external site.

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BRAYBROOK & BRITTEN Fashions come and go, but good taste and real style stays with you. Braybrook & Britten makes serious designer jewellery, English silverware and accessories for grown ups who know the difference. From the coolest cufflinks to jewellery to hang on your Christmas tree, we do it all a bit differently. www.braybrook.co.uk

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CRUMPET CASHMERE Elegant and effortlessly cool, Crumpet cashmere is a front row favourite. The brand combines super soft cashmere with fashion forward prints, contemporary colours and flattering timeless shapes, creating unique and exquisitely crafted pieces.

SPECIAL OFFER - 20% Off with code HOT20. This offer is only valid on full price items and can not be used on promotional or sale items. This voucher can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer will expire Midnight Thursday 31st October 2013. www.crumpetcashmere.com

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PEONY AND MOORE Peony & Moore are British designers of luxury leather handbags. We look each season to create classic British handbags which are loved for their detailing, handmade craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Offer Code: Simply use ‘HBCP’ for 10% off your first order. www.peonyandmoore.com

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NuBo® NuBo® boutique skincare uses the world’s most advanced technology in order to create performance-based products that shift skin function into top gear.High-tech formulas seamlessly marry cosmeceutical-grade efficacy with world-class luxury, creating a simple skincare experience that is as effective as it is enticing. www.nubo.com

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Hot Brands Cool Places spoke with Dominique Worcester, Co-Founder of Truce for an exclusive interview What inspired you to create Truce?

Total love of fashion. But wanting something individual, creative and beautifully crafted.

Truce is a boutique, semi couture high fashion label based in Notting Hill. Our clothes are vibrant and quirky with an understated chic sophistication.

Our biannual collections consist of the finest handcrafted cashmere from Scotland and beautifully designed, dresses, skirts and tops. We offer an opportunity to acquire unique, oneoff pieces made by seamstresses in the UK that are feminine and easy to wear.

How do you select your designs?

My partner and I work as a team and our collection is a joint collaboration. It originates with finding inspiring unique fabrics; we then work on the shape & design looking for new and flattering shapes.

What do you look for when you go fashion shopping?

90% of the clothes I wear are from our own collection. I am a big fan of J Brand jeans and I love Prada and Miu Miu shoes.

What are your ambitions for Truce in 2014?

Truce offers a very personal one-to-one service to our clients.

Quality and attention to detail are paramount, everything is sourced and produced in the UK. During 2014 we want to continue to develop our brand & web site.

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Be creative, take inspiration from anywhere and everything, don’t be afraid to be original, over time develop your own style.

Above all if you are passionate about being a designer, be prepared to stick with it.

What makes a perfect weekend for you?

A weekend in the country with my husband, daughters Lily & Poppy and standard poodles (Tula & Billy). http://trucelondon.com/

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THE GIFT ATELIER The Gift Atelier offers an amazing range of quality accessories and gift ideas for ladies, gents, babies and the home, with a focus on the Best of British brands, including latest styles from Westwood, Hacket and The Cambridge Satchel Company. www.giftatelier.com

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BY ELISE “If you think seriously about jewellery (and who doesn’t?) then you will be delighted to visit Elise’s website www.byelise.com. This highly-regarded and well-established label specializes in baroque pearl jewellery offering earrings, necklaces, bracelets and fashion accessories” www.byelise.com

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Hot Brands Cool Places spoke with Richard Taylor, Managing Director, Marlborough World for an exclusive interview.

How have you developed the brand since the company was founded?

I purchased the company in 1999. At the time it had established a strong reputation for producing quality stainless steel hip flasks. I wanted to expand the range and develop the brand as a producer of luxury products. As part of this I started to cover all the stainless steel flasks in leather. This proved to be a very popular decision and customer orders for the leather hip flasks began growing very well.

Following this I wanted to expand the range and moved into producing leather bags. This included tote and weekend bags.

More recently we have launched new products such as satchels, shoulder bags and bucket bags.

Our range now includes various home and office accessories as well these include leather picture frames, iPad and iPhone cases and desk blotters and stationary holders.

With everything we do I always insist on the highest possible quality to ensure that we meet the expectations of our customers.

As we make everything by hand we have been able to deliver consistently on this.

What traditional skills have you retained in your manufacturing process?

Everything we make is hand made this means that right from cutting the hide with a knife through to hand stitching and finally onto packing. This means we are able to ensure quality at each stage of the production process.

The skills we have been able to retain in our manufacturing process influence every aspect of how we produce the products. For example with material selection our staff are able to pick out the types of leather suited to a particular product based on what the product is, how will the product be used and where on the product the most wear will occur.

Another good example is in our finishing department where instead of leaving the edges of the leather unfinished which means that it will fray and come apart over time we seal the edges with a special ink. This ink is absorbed into the leather and seals it thus stopping fraying and prolonging the life of the leather.

Its little touches like this that comes from having staff who are highly trained and experienced that really makes a difference and stands us out against the competition.

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How would you like the company to develop in the future?

I would like to make Marlborough World into a global brand. We currently sell into a few countries but not everywhere I would like. So my priority over the next few months is to look at how we can export our products in to other parts of the world.

I am also aiming to start developing Marlborough Leather Academy which will provide courses and training materials for people to learn how to make their own leather products. These courses would be run at my workshop where the students will be able to use the traditional leather working tools and see how we handcraft our products.

Eventually I would like to grow this into a full leather training academy to make sure that the skills and expertise my staff have are passed on to new generations and to make sure that England keeps its reputation for superior quality leather products.

What advice would you give to businesses looking to develop a heritage brand in the modern world?

My main piece of advice would be that if you are trying to develop a genuine heritage brand you need to stay to true to the traditional methods of making your product.

It is very easy to see the savings associated with mass production in countries with lower wages costs however part of what makes Marlborough unique is that we make everything in the UK and that we still uses traditional tools and working methods.

What makes a perfect weekend for you?

The perfect weekend for me involves spending time with my family and catching up on what has been happening in their week. http://www.marlboroughworld.com/

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BOSTON & BOSTON BLAZON is currently exclusive to Boston&Boston! The limited edition of this scarves means that each one has an unique print number…..Now that’s pretty unique. www.bostonandboston.com

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FLORACIOUS At Floracious our mission is to create highly effective natural skincare using only the finest quality, natural raw materials. We take potent plant ingredients and 100% natural essential oils and blend them by hand to bring you a truly luxurious, beautifully scented and highly effective skincare range. www.floracious.co.uk

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DENISON BOSTON Defining the look of a generation, denisonboston is the award-winning accessory brand for the modern man. Based in the seaside city Brighton, England, home of the English Dandy Gent.

Influenced by the English Gentleman’s sense of style and combined with 21st Century Modern Design. www.denisonboston.com

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here! Launched on 1st October, the shops will turn pink with a selection of charity products; from fashion and beauty to food and drink.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breakthrough Breast Cancer is putting breast cancer back on the agenda. Breast cancer is not yesterday’s problem and we’re working harder than ever to detect it, to treat it and, ultimately, to stop women dying from the disease. www.breakthrough.org.uk

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Vintage Fashion & Couture - Kerry Taylor Synopsis: In this essential resource for vintage collectors and fashion lovers, auctioneer Kerry Taylor tells the story of 20th-century fashion through the work of its key design talents and the memorable women who have worn their creations. From Forturny and Worth at the start of the century, Lanvin and Chanel in the 1920s, Balmain and Balenciaga in the 1950s, and Bill Blassin the 1960s, Yves St Laurent, Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell in the 1970s, Versace and Valentino in the 1980s, Azzedine Alaïa and Martin Margiela in the 1990s to Alexander McQueen at the beginning of a new century, all the fashion stars are here. Each chapter includes at least one ‘style icon’ whose relationship with fashion has had a lasting impact, including Baba D’Erlanger, Lauren Bacall, Grace Kelly, Catherine Deneuve, Paloma Picasso and Kate Moss. Illustrated with a mix of gorgeous fashion photography plus images from Kerry’s own astonishing archive, this book is set to become an invaluable guide for collectors of vintage (whatever their budget) and all those who love fashion. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict This is an absolutely fascinating book, beautifully illustrated supporting Kerry’s meticulous research, this is a must for any lover of fashion or vintage. We absolutely loved it! Highly Recommended!

21st-Century Jewellery Designers An Inspired Style - Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld Synopsis: An exploration of the passions and inspirations that have ignited the creation of sumptuous jewels with a definitively contemporary touch. Presents the stories and designs of leading contemporary jewellery designers working across the globe - France, the USA, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, Spain, Italy, China, Turkey, Lebanon, Taiwan, India, Germany. Each entry is accompanied by beautiful colour photographs of the designer’s pieces Includes a chapter on the new rising stars in the industry 21st-Century Jewellery Designers: An Inspired Style is a stunning survey of the contemporary jewellery that’s being designed and created across the world today. http://www.accdistribution.com/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict This is a sumptuous book, with the most stunning photography,also including fascinating interviews with each designer featured revealing their inspirations and passions, their favourite materials, designing processes, and how their personalities influence their designs. Highly Recommended!

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OSKIA SKINCARE OSKIA’s Renaissance Mask lit up the catwalk at this year’s London Fashion Week and is a favourite for boosting skin smoothness and radiance pre-party or event. www.oskiaskincare.com/spa

Autumn Beauty Round-up In this month’s Beauty Round-up we have a fabulous collection of products: Ancienne Ambiance Goddess Argan Oil A great anti-aging night oil for all skin types, it will regenerate skin cells over night by penetrating the skin without clogging pores- it is light and easily absorbed. Apply to a clean face before bedtime using light massaging movements.

You can also add it to any plain daily moisturiser or body lotion.

The oil’s anti-aging and Vitamin E content will work wonders and keep skin smooth and silky. http://www.ancienneambiance.com/ Pond’s rebrands to Pond’s Institute - celebrating its expertise in skincare Famous for its highly effective, simple and affordable beauty creams, for over a century Pond’s has been the secret many women hold to flawless, nourished skin.

With the collection’s enduring success, Pond’s is rebranding to Pond’s Institute to celebrate the creators of the classic, trusted products.

Each cream offers a specialised treatment for individual skin types and concerns, resulting in a targeted skincare regime at affordable prices.

The Pond’s Institute Collection is available nationwide in Boots, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Superdrug, Lloyds, and online at www.boots.com.

For more information visit www.pondsinstitute.co.uk

Introducing Perfumes of the Night Garden Four Exotic Fragrances Inspired by the Middle East Launching October 2013 in Crabtree & Evelyn stores Due to the phenomenal success of the Night Garden Eau de Parfum’s at Harrods, Crabtree & Evelyn are delighted to announce the launch of the collection in all Crabtree & Evelyn stores* on October 17th.

At night the senses sharpen; a whisper becomes a shout, taste more powerfully pungent and the sense of smell wonderfully intense. Against black everything is brighter. Crabtree & Evelyn, known for its celebration of the best botanical specimens from around the world, invites us into the garden at night. Each of the four new Eau de Parfum’s conjures beauteous clouds of heavy scent adrift in captivating trails, their heady aromas disappearing into the night air. Taking inspiration from the Middle East, where exotic smoky woods, rich resins, regal flowers and plump citrus fruits enchant the senses at every turn, the aroma of flora blooming in the shadows is perfectly recreated. The resulting collection stays true to the Crabtree & Evelyn English sensibility yet is intensified by the scented palate of the Middle East. Eau de Parfum 100ml £140 each.

It will also be available at www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk. *The collection will not be available in Crabtree & Evelyn outlet stores (Street, Dalton Park, Ashford, Swindon and Portsmouth) Also available at Harrods Beauty Apothecary and www.harrods.com The Body Shop ® NEW ALOE SOOTHING GEL When skin sends out an SOS, The Body Shop® Aloe Soothing Gel comes to the immediate rescue. What a relief! Our new super gel – with super concentrated, pure, 100% organic aloe - instantly comforts, cools and moisturises skin. It’s our super hero!

Taking our cue from Mother Nature, Aloe Soothing Gel is superconcentrated with 100% organic Aloe Vera. Dab it on a troubled skin area or smooth it all over sensitive skin for instant soothing relief. £8.00 RRP The Heart Inside We buy our superb-quality Community Fair Trade organic aloe vera from the Guastoya Farmers in the El Progreso region of Guatemala. Our trade helps to generate a vital and regular income for farmers. A premium paid on top of the fair price paid for the crop is put into a community fund, which has installed a water pump to irrigate the farmland of 25 local families and supplied educational materials to over 100 schools in the region.

Contains 100% organic Community Fair Trade aloe vera www.thebodyshop.co.uk

Calling Mrs Christmas by Carole Matthews Synopsis: Cassie Smith has been out of work for a while but she has an idea. Drawing on her love of Christmas, she begins charging for small things: wrapping presents; writing cards; tree-decorating. She’s soon in huge demand and Cassie’s business, Calling Mrs Christmas, is born. Carter Randall wants to make Christmas special for his children, so he enlists Cassie’s help, and his lavish requests start taking up all her time. Thank goodness she can rely on her loving partner Jim to handle the rest of her clients. When millionaire Carter asks Cassie to join his family on a trip to Lapland, she knows she shouldn’t go . . . Suddenly Cassie finds herself facing a heart-breaking choice that could change her entire life. Join Cassie as she takes you on a romantic and emotional rollercoaster ride in Calling Mrs Christmas. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict One of the first books this year to get us in the spirit of Christmas, Carole Matthews is one of our favourite authors and this latest book is another winner! As the magic writing of a true storyteller unfolds, you will be captivated from the very first pages until the very end.

Ww loved it! Highly Recommended!

Take a Look at Me Now by Miranda Dickinson Synopsis: How far would you go to make a new start?

Heart-warming and romantic, Take a Look at Me Now will make you laugh, cry and cheer Nell on from start to finish.

What a difference a day makes…

Nell Sullivan has always been known as ‘Miss Five-Year Plan’.

But when she finds herself jobless and newly single on the same day, Nell decides it is time to stop planning and start taking chances. Nell blows her redundancy cheque on a trip of lifetime to a place where anything is possible – San Francisco. There she meets a host of colourful characters, including the intriguing and gorgeous Max. Very soon the city begins to feel like Nell’s second home.

But when it’s time to return to London, will she leave the ‘new Nell’ behind? And can the magic of San Francisco continue to sparkle thousands of miles away? http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict We love San Francisco and this is a fabulous book to transport you there, uplifting and heart-warming, this will inspire anyone looking to kick-start their life. A perfect romance! Highly Recommended!

A Gift to Remember by Melissa Hill Synopsis: Darcy Archer works in a small bookstore in Manhattan. A daydream believer, she refuses to settle for anything less than being swept off her feet by the perfect man… literally. One day, when cycling to work, Darcy accidentally crashes into a sharply dressed gentleman walking his dog. He is knocked out cold, rushed to hospital and the poor pup gets left behind.

Wracked with guilt, Darcy takes the dog and makes plans to reunite him with owner, Aidan. As she discovers the mysterious stranger’s world of books, travel, adventure and all the wonderful things she’s ever dreamt about, Darcy builds a picture of this man and wonders if he could be THE ONE… But does fantasy match reality? What happens when Prince Charming wakes up? Will Aidan be the happy ever after she’s always imagined? http://www.amazon.co.uk Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict We loved this romantic book from cover to cover, from the quotes at the start of each chapter, the location and the way that Melissa builds the story, until the very satisfying ending. Highly Recommended!

Driving Home for Christmas by Emma Hannigan Synopsis: Christmas at Huntersbrook House has always been a family tradition - log fires, long walks through the snowy fields and evening spent in the local pub. And this year the three grown-up Craig children are looking forward to the holidays more than ever. Pippa to escape her partying lifestyle and mounting debts in Dublin; Joey the demands of his gorgeous girlfriend who seems intent on coming between him and his family; and Lainey to forget about her controlling ex and his recent engagement to another woman.

But with the family livery yard in financial trouble, this Christmas could be the Craig family’s last at Huntersbrook as they face the prospect of selling the ancestral house.

As the holiday season gets underway, the family need to come up with a way to save their home, and face the problems they’ve been running away from in Dublin. And what better place to figure things out than around the fire at Huntersbrook House. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict A lovely family story, heart-warming and atmospheric, a delightful Christmas read. A perfect book to get you in the mood for Christmas. Highly Recommended!

Hot Brands Cool Places spoke with Lizzie Hammond, Co-Founder of Suffolk Cottage Holidays for an exclusive interview.

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What inspired you to create Suffolk Cottage Holidays?

Born and living in north west London John and I had always loved Suffolk for its open skies, quiet painterly landscapes and fine food. With successful marketing and communication careers under our belts we moved to Woodbridge around 20 years ago with the idea of setting up a small business and refurbishing a traditional Suffolk farmhouse which we could enjoy with our family and friends.

As a first step we purchased a cottage in a delightful rural village near Woodbridge close to the Deben river; our intention to extend the cottage and buy something bigger. But the owners were using it as a self catering cottage and had several bookings in the diary when we purchased. We agreed to honour the bookings and did some marketing to fill some additional weeks.

John set about developing a website when all around us were relying on brochures and within six months we were marketing our own cottage and six others in and around Woodbridge.

We have continually worked on improving our websites, developing our own systems and thus ensuring that with every innovation the booking process becomes more pleasurable, informative, quicker, easier and secure for both owners and holidaymakers How do you select your properties?

Well the first thing is quality. Suffolk Cottage Holidays Look for properties with attractive finishes, comfortable beds and bedding, upmarket bathrooms and well equipped kitchens.

But just as important for us is to find properties which will give the holidaymaker a taste of the area. We at Suffolk Cottage Holidays look for properties which are quirky, luxurious or simply a wonderful reflection of the countryside they inhabit.

People really enjoy cottages with an interesting history - a 16th century thatched village post office or a traditional coastguard cottage. But we also like to include some really individual properties and this year we have taken on a prize winning Martello tower, a uniquely styled glass beach house with indoor heated pool, sauna and gym and an outstandingly designed barn conversion in one of what is probably the most attractive village in mid Suffolk.

Suffolk has such glorious countryside, delightful towns and villages and stunning coastline so we look for properties which allow the holidaymaker to enjoy such experiences by simply stepping outside their front doors.

What do you look for when you book a holiday.

A tricky one! We are so spoilt living in Suffolk. Somewhere where we can walk to a great pub or restaurant or buy interesting quality local produce when we want to eat in. We both love walking particularly by the water so the coast is always attractive and of course a good network of attractive footpaths is a must. We love the theatre and music so it is great to find somewhere with an exciting local arts scene.

What are your ambitions for 2014?

Suffolk Cottage Holidays has several exciting new properties being prepared for letting in 2014.

We will also be launching an even more user friendly website booking system at www.suffolkcottageholidays.com at the start of the year and we are looking forward to developing further the wealth of information we provide for all visitors to the area through our growing family of magazine websites which cover both the coast and the countryside www.visit-suffolkcoast.co.uk and www.visit-Suffolkcountryside.co.uk as well as our individual town and village sites such as www.visit-aldeburgh.co.uk.

What are the special qualities about a holiday in Suffolk?

We are just 100 miles or so from London and the Midlands; just over an hour by train from London Liverpool Street yet the county remains unspoilt. Suffolk offers the antidote to the freneticism of city life. There is a sense of peace and oneness with the natural surroundings and yet there is always something going on; there’s a thriving arts scene with poetry, film and literary festivals throughout the year, a superb selection of world class theatre and music as well as a host of sporting opportunities including some of the best sailing in the country. As for food, we enjoy a wonderful choice of local produce, fine beers including Adnams and Greene King, and have excellent restaurants and charming pubs. If you want to unwind, relax and revitalise then Suffolk is the place to go What makes a perfect weekend for you?

We don’t get a lot of time off so every free moment is precious to us but our perfect weekend would probably involve family and friends (they are always happy to come and stay, partly I suspect because they all seem to love Suffolk). If our children visit they usually come up on the train and we meet up in Woodbridge for a drink at one of the pubs close to the river (they don’t feel they are in Suffolk until they have tasted Adnams beer); We usually order a take away curry (they are so good) and then go back home and catch up on news and views.

Saturday will include a long lazy breakfast, a good estuary or seaside walk or in the winter a wander round one of the lovely historic Suffolk towns which often means we end up in a gallery, pottery or antique shop (usually expensive as we always seem to find something we MUST have). There are loads of excellent eateries close by so to give us a really relaxing weekend we would normally go out for supper in Orford or Woodbridge. Depending on the weather we might go sailing, potter around the garden or read before walking to the pub (40 minutes each way) for lunch. In winter we watch the rugby and catch up with the papers in the afternoon. In summer we would normally go to the beach. Time has to be made for guests to buy their smoked fish and bread in Orford and meats in Woodbridge - they always love to take some Suffolk goodies home with them.

By Sunday evening we are happy to curl up with a good book and a glass of wine in the garden house in summer or in front of the roaring fire in winter.

Can’t get more perfect than that! http://www.suffolkcottageholidays.com

COOL PLACES TRAVEL FEATURE

In celebration of the Cool Places in our Directory we have a special Travel Supplement, so whether you want a last-minute Autumn break, Christmas or New Year escape, or you are already planning next year’s holiday, it’s all here!

A & K VILLAS Abercrombie & Kent’s collection of exclusive, luxury villas are hand-picked to ensure they meet the highest standards. Choose from beachside locations villas in the heart of Tuscany or something completely different. The wide range means that whatever size family or group you are they will have a luxury villa perfect for you. www.akvillas.com

BOVEY CASTLE Gather family and friends and head for Dartmoor, where Christmas and New Year’s Eve are fast approaching. The three-night Christmas break and two-night New Year’s Eve break include accommodation in one of the hotel’s 64 bedrooms or within a luxury lodge, with dining, entertainment and a selection of activities included. www.boveycastle.com

EXCLUSIVE ESCAPES Exclusive Escapes provide you with wonderful villas and boutique hotels all exclusive to them.

All their villas offer a ‘hotel-service’ with welcome hamper, daily maid cleaning and car hire. In 2013 Exclusive Escapes expanded its coastal programme to include top-of-the-range seafront townhouses: www.exclusiveescapes.co.uk/properties/kas-island-villas-meis

LUXURY AND LITTLE ONES With the ski seasons fast approaching Luxury and Little Ones have chosen ten of their favourite images of luxury ski chalets in their collection for a luxury family ski holiday. Think soft play in the basement, children’s entertainer after a day on the slopes while mum and day have a soak in the outdoor Jacuzzi, indoor slide, cinemas with popcorn machines, childcare at the chalet or an indoor pool for some splash time amongst some of the facilities on offer along with any baby items you would need.

Please contact Kathryn on 0845 900 3870 / info@luxuryandlittleones.com/ www.luxuryandlittleones.com To book any of these chalets or ask for any further information.

PERFECT STAYS Perfect Stays offer an expanding portfolio of luxury self-catering holiday homes throughout Cornwall, Somerset and Yorkshire. From cosy rural cottages and award-winning eco lodges, to palatial beach houses and beautiful barn conversions. Every guest enjoys an inclusive and comprehensive concierge service to help create a memorable stay. www.perfectstays.co.uk

BLUE AND WHITE LOCATIONS The ever popular “split-weeks” as we like to call them, where you can book some of the best chalets in the alps on a per room basis are available for the non peak weeks of the season in the top resorts of Verbier and Val d’Isere. Offering all the benefits of a private chalet but with the accessibility of a hotel make them perfect for smaller groups or couples.

Take a look at the resort pages here: www.blueandwhitelocations.com/verbier www.blueandwhitelocations.com/val-disere Or send us an email at: info@blueandwhitelocations.com

SYKES COTTAGES Get out and embrace autumn this year on a Sykes Cottage holiday. We’ve over 4,000 holiday cottages dotted throughout the UK and Ireland, so choose your favourite and start planning your perfect self-catering getaway today! To find out more, visit our website www.SykesCottages.co.uk or give us a call on 01244 356695

COX AND KINGS Cox & Kings, the world’s longest established travel company, organises luxury group tours/ www.coxandkings.co.uk/grouptours.aspx and private tailor-made travel www.coxandkings.co.uk/tailormadeindex.aspx to destinations across the globe.

New destinations to its programmes for 2013 include Zimbabwe, North Korea and Indonesia, and new escorted tours in south-east Asia, Morocco, Egypt and Spain.

HOLIDAY COTTAGES Holiday Cottages is a family owned and operated business with more than thirty years’ experience as a holiday lettings specialist. We offer some of the finest holiday cottages throughout popular holiday destinations in the UK. www.holidaycottages.co.uk

SALCOMBE HOLIDAY HOMES Salcombe Holiday Homes have a fabulous portfolio of beautiful coastal holiday homes in Salcombe, Devon. Some with amazing sea views, some luxurious with beautiful gardens and swimming pools... all are personally inspected by our experienced team. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll show you a house you’ll love. www.salcombe.com 01548 843485

EXPERIENCE TRAVEL GROUP Experience Travel is the UK specialist in tailor-made holidays to Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, The Maldives and Indonesia. We craft holidays & adventures, tailor-made for you. www.experiencetravelgroup.com

GLENEAGLES Gleneagles Hotel is a truly unique experience – a luxury break with a historic 5 star hotel with a magical air... crackling fires, twinkling lights, and the finest Scottish hospitality. In a beautiful setting in the highlands of Scotland, Gleneagles is the ultimate retreat. www.gleneagles.com

MOSAIC HOLIDAYS Explore and discover, relax and recharge, or why not do both! Mosaic Holidays understands how precious your holiday time is and offers a vast array of resorts, hotel styles, excursions and experiences to suit all tastes. www.mosaicholidays.co.uk

HIDEAWAYS Hideaways cottages provide the perfect escape from busy and stressful lifestyles. Located across the south of England from Cornwall to Kent and up to the Cotswolds and Welsh borders, Hideaways specialises in high quality properties – from idyllic, romantic retreats just for 2 to large barn conversions sleeping up to 22. www.hideaways.co.uk

THE MOORINGS At The Moorings, we have been delivering premium sailing holidays with five-star customer service across the globe for over 40 years. Swim, snorkel, explore or simply relax amongst tropical surroundings aboard your own private yacht with a selection of 28 beautiful destinations. www.moorings.co.uk

HOLIDAYSPLEASE Holidaysplease is an award winning online travel agency offering luxury holidays to worldwide destinations. We have expert travel advisors ready to help plan a tailor made holiday perfect for you and give an unforgettable experience. www.holidaysplease.co.uk Call us today on 0845 3 65 65 65.

ESSENTIAL SAILING Our vision is to provide a premier yacht cruising,regional culture and cuisine experience in the finest sailing destinations in the world.To be the best in providing outstanding quality, service and value. Essential Sailing offers you a private yacht without the responsibility of owning one, and gives you the thrill of luxury sailing without the need for knowledge and experience of sailing it! Essential Sailing really can tailor-make your luxury holiday to suit everyone on board. Three spectacular destinations, The French Riviera, The Italian Riviera and The Canary Islands. www.essentialsailing.com

CARRIER At Carrier, we have more than 30 years of experience creating luxury holidays. Our holidays are personal, bespoke and tailor-made to the desires of each holidaymaker, and we leave no stone unturned and no detail overlooked, a perfect honeymoon choice. www.carrier.co.uk

CELTIC MANOR From candlelit dinners in the restaurants to a day of pure bliss and pampering in the awardwinning spa, the luxurious five star Celtic Manor Resort has everything you could desire for a perfect break. www.celtic-manor.com

ELEGANT RESORTS Elegant Resorts promise a holiday experience ‘beyond luxury’, as experts in providing tailormade luxury travel. For over twenty-three years this British company has been providing bespoke holidays to the world’s finest hotels and resorts worldwide, from luxury ski chalets to tropical island retreats. www.elegantresorts.co.uk

BAILEY ROBINSON Bailey Robinson is a British based luxury travel company. It is renowned for its tailor-made journeys around the world, African safaris and holidays to some of the finest hotels and luxury resorts in the Indian Ocean, Caribbean, Latin America, South East Asia, Europe and North Africa, perfect for a honeymoon destination. www.baileyrobinson.com/

CONDÉ NAST JOHANSENS Searching for the perfect half-term, winter, Christmas or New Year break? Condé Nast Johansens, from the publisher of Condé Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Vogue, has been recommending a unique collection of the world’s very best luxury hotels, venues, spas and villas for over 30 years. www.johansens.com

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