HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES TRAVEL CULTURE LIFESTYLE
JUNE 2016
Families and Spring Holidays
EDITOR’S LETTER If you are planning a holiday this year, this issue includes advice and inspiration from: Andrew Gallagher, General Manager, Abercrombie & Kent Villas and Georgina Mullins, Concierge Service at Audley Travel We also focus on: The Pier at Harwich owned and run by Milsom Hotels & Restaurants The Eden Project unveils a new garden – The Perfume Garden We also have a wonderful selection of inspiring places to visit both in the UK and abroad, as well as some delightful choices for children from our Directory. We also review two gorgeous and healthy books: Deliciously Ella Every Day by Ella Woodward and Ready Steady Glow by Madeleine Shaw and our usual Beauty Round-up. Enjoy! Front cover image courtesy of Audley Travel https://www.audleytravel.com Other images throughout the magazine supplied by the various companies, or publishers featured.
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ABERCROMBIE & KENT VILLAS Abercrombie & Kent Villas offer a wide range of luxury villas throughout Europe, from French chateaux to Tuscan farmhouses. As well as beautiful properties, we can also help organise the finer things that make your holiday complete with everything from private chefs to local hosts to help you make the most of your stay. www.akvillas.com
Hot Brands Cool Places spoke with Andrew Gallagher, General Manager, Abercrombie & Kent Villas for an exclusive interview
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For people who may not know, where are the main Abercrombie & Kent Villas destinations? We have clear favourite destinations with many of our valued clients. The top three are France, Italy & Spain. To be a little more specific the most popular regions within these destinations are Cote d’Azur, Provence, Tuscany and Majorca. We also feature villas in Portugal, Greece, Croatia and the UK, plus Ski chalets and hotels in Switzerland, France, Austria and Italy. What do your guests expect from a villa holiday? Our guests can certainly expect the special A&K experience, the insider access and destination knowledge that has been at the very heart of our business since the very beginning. On top of that, guests look to our villas to provide the perfect surroundings in which to relax and share precious time with family and friends. We simply add the perfect finish: by organising the private chef for your anniversary, booking the bikes for your family excursion or having the bottle of Bordeaux waiting for you on arrival. Villa holidays offer space, privacy, local flavor and quite often great savings when travelling with a group of friends or family. Although a villa rental might seem like the luxury you rarely treat yourself to, it is surprising for many to discover that villas turn out to be less expensive than hotels, when the cost is shared. How have you enhanced your offering? Apart from adding new and exciting destinations, such as Croatia, Biarritz in France and Mykonos in Greece, we have expanded our services to offer personalized tours that will bring our guests closer to the culture of the destination. Whether it is gelato-making with your family in Florence, tracing the history of Tuscan towns in a sightseeing tour or creating your own perfume, the possibilities only end with the days you have available. On a wider scale, we also offer wine tastings, vineyard tours, cooking classes, yoga instructors, language tutors, painting lessons and various other activities to enhance the villa stay of our guests. 5
What do you see as the trends for 2016/17? We have seen an increase in multigenerational travel and grandparents looking to take their whole family on holiday. Villa holidays are perfect for families, as they guarantee that everyone can spend quality time together, while at the same time allowing for the space one needs on holiday. Another aspect is the overflow of information accessible through the internet, especially with regards to travel tips. Our guests appreciate having their dedicated A&K Concierge to suggest not just the must-sees, but the best time to visit places and the off-the-beaten-track spots. This service is ideal for those seeking a hassle-free holiday, which becomes increasingly important in our fast-paced world. What special events are happening near your villas this year? There are plenty of events that are not to be missed this year. It starts with the UEFA Euro 2016 in France, which has already started and lasts until the 10th July. Next up, the Tour de France will be a very special event this year, as it passes by Mount Ventoux in Provence on France’s National Day, the 14th July. The ‘Bastille Day’ is of course celebrated with fireworks all over France and it is a great occasion to visit Provence. At the Cote d’Azur, the Jazz Festival in Juan Les Pins is a much celebrated event, not only for those who appreciate jazz. It runs from the 8th July to the 18th July and regularly headlines big names such as Sting, who paid the festival a visit in 2013 and played on a stage directly on the beach; an unforgettable experience. In Italy, the Palio di Siena is the famous horse race taking place on the Piazza del Campo every year on the 2nd July and the 16th August. This thrilling event sees ten ‘contrades’, historically representing the city wards, riding bareback and aiming for the glory of finishing as the first. As this is a popular event which attracts many spectators, it is best seen from one of the buildings around the Piazza, which is where our apartment Vista Siena is located – the ideal place to watch! Where is your favourite holiday destination and why? I own a house in a tranquil the village of Valbonne in the hills few miles from Cannes. I have a young family, so I find having the space and freedom of a villa ideal, while at the same time being close to the activities and the beach of Cannes. http://www.akvillas.com
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NUMBER ONE DART MARINA Number One Dart Marina is an exquisite home in a breath-taking location by the River Dart in Dartmouth, Devon. A stunning combination of views, luxury and style, within a few steps of Dart Marina Hotel & Spa, see more at www.dartmarina.com/NUMBER-ONE
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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 holiday choice. www.carrier.co.uk
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UFFORD PARK Relax in style in the heart of Suffolk’s most beautiful, peaceful countryside: come to Ufford Park Woodbridge, Hotel, Golf & Spa – to stay or simply to enjoy our bars, restaurant and many other facilities. Set in 120 acres of historic parkland and just ten easy miles from Ipswich, child-friendly, family-owned Ufford Park Woodbridge offers you so much more including: High-standard hotel accommodation, undulating 18-hole championship, par-71 golf course – as used by the PGA EuroPro Tour, modern, well-equipped health club with spacious gym and indoor, deck-level swimming pool and the very latest thermal suite spa and much more! http://www.uffordpark.co.uk/
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HINTLESHAM HALL Beautiful grounds, surrounding a graceful 16th Century Grade 1 listed Country House Hotel. A warm welcome from friendly efficient staff, showing you through to a sumptuous lounge with a roaring log fires during the winter months, papers to read while you relax on deep sofas with a Traditional Afternoon Tea awaiting you after a stroll in the grounds. www.hintleshamhall.com
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KESGRAVE HALL Step back, relax and indulge at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, a contemporary 4-star hotel with 23 fabulous bedrooms ranging from standard through to the ‘top grade’. Plenty of theatre can be found in the restaurant overlooked by the Engine Room, with head chef Stuart Oliver championing all that is great about Suffolk produce. https://www.milsomhotels.com/kesgrave-hall/
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MAISON TALBOOTH Step back, relax and indulge at Maison Talbooth. Twelve individual bedrooms, day spa, outdoor pool (heated to a sizzling 85 degrees all year), hot tub, pool house and tennis court. Guests dine at the award winning Le Talbooth restaurant beside the river Stour, just a minute away by courtesy car. www.milsomhotels.com/maison
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Focus on The Pier at Harwich
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What’s been happening at The Pier at Harwich? Following on from a 1.5 million reinvestment over the last 5 months, The Pier at Harwich is once again open and set to become one of East Anglia’s leading coastal destinations for food and drink. Paul Milsom, Milsom Group Managing Director said ‘I am sure I feel very much like my father Gerald did in 1978 when he first opened The Pier restaurant. Proud of the investment we have made in this wonderful building, delighted with the team of hospitality professionals (led by our General Manager, Chris Beardsmore) who we have recruited and excited by the potential of our business here in historic Harwich a town with untapped potential for tourism, particularly as we look forward to 2020 and the celebration of the Harwich association with the Mayflower 400 years ago’. The stripped back and raw textured interior, designed by Geraldine Milsom, makes reference to the industrious and hardworking Harwich port, but achieves a balance between function, luxury and glamour. The harbour wall is only 20 metres from the door and The Pier’s newly extended first floor balcony (for drinks and outdoor dining) overlooks the water, ships and working docks. What can food lovers expect to see on the menu? With estuary views from every table, The Pier, only a stone’s throw from the confluence of the Stour and Orwell estuaries is a very special destination for lovers of great food and drink. The redefined brasserie is located on the first floor of the completely modernised 1860 listed building in historic Harwich. Experience all-day dining (all-year-round) and outdoor dining - whenever the sun shines - with a menu celebrating modern classics, an exciting grill menu and wonderful fresh fish and shellfish landed on The Pier’s doorstep. Guests can select from a predominantly European wine list or enjoy Prosecco-based cocktails, craft beers and cask ales. What’s the history behind the NAVYÄRD Bar? The NAVYÄRD bar and terrace takes its name from the shipyard which built more than 60 vessels between the 17th and 19th century. This industry was at the heart of the Harwich community and in the 19th century when the Great Eastern Railway arrived, it was possible to leave London Liverpool St. Station, arrive in Harwich and be in Rotterdam or Zeebrugge within 14 hours. NAVYÄRD on the ground floor is a continental bar and terrace adjacent to the working harbour, the ideal place for fun and relaxation. Cask ales, craft beers, a great drinks list, Prosecco-based cocktails and one of the most carefully sourced and extensive gin lists makes the NAVYÄRD ‘the’ go-to bar for The Pier’s neighbours, friends and welcomed guests. The NAVYÄRD is undeniably and unashamedly a ‘love letter to the continent’ – celebrating and championing the influential and historic links that Harwich holds with Scandanavia and wider Europe. The wines, beers, ales, drinks list and the gin library are complemented throughout the day by Nordic-inspired small-plated food. Great coffee, fresh pastries and the simplest tastiest late breakfasts (think eggs, rye bread and avocado) through to open Scandinavian sandwiches, sharing platters and fresh oysters. What about accommodation? The 14 bedrooms are individually styled to match the seascape and take full advantage of the brilliant light that you only get when staying on the coast. Harwich enjoys glorious sunsets with molten coloured horizons and the setting sun on the Stour estuary is a special feature of staying at The Pier. All bedrooms are equipped with complimentary soft drink mini-bars, Aromatherapy Associates bathroom products, Sky In-Room and free Wi-Fi making The Pier an exceptional small hotel. 14
The Pier at Harwich is owned and run by Milsom Hotels & Restaurants, a family run company since 1952, also in the group are Le Talbooth, Maison Talbooth, The Treatment Rooms, Milsom Catering and Milsoms in Dedham and Milsoms Kesgrave Hall in Suffolk. Paul Milsom is Managing Director of the group alongside Stas Anastasiades, Operations Director who together with Geraldine Milsom have overseen and masterminded the re-build and re-define of The Pier. www.milsomhotels.com/thepier Historic Harwich, the Home of the Mayflower http://www.historicharwich.co.uk/
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ST MAWES RETREATS Boutique collection of private holiday houses sleeping 2 to 12 in unrivalled luxury in Cornwall on the idyllic Roseland peninsula. Our properties are ideal for 2 to 12 guests, couples looking for a relaxing holiday together or larger groups of families and friends gathering for a special occasion, reunion or holiday. Whether you are looking for a short weekend break of 3 nights, midweek break of 4 nights or a week or two week holiday we would be delighted to welcome you to St Mawes Retreats. http://www.stmawesretreats.co.uk/
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FOOTPATH HOLIDAYS Personally owned and run by Ian and Suzanne Newman, Footpath Holidays has been providing high quality walking holidays in Britain since 1983. Holiday options include guided walking as part of a group, self-guided holidays based in a single centre and self-guided holidays moving on each day and having your luggage transported. Every year Footpath Holidays organises a number of ‘tailor-made’ itineraries e.g. walks associated with pilgrimage routes, James Herriot’s Yorkshire, Daphne Du Maurier’s Cornwall, or the Arthurian Legends. http://www.footpath-holidays.com/
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WILDERNESS COTTAGES Wilderness Cottages offer a variety of self catering holiday properties throughout Scotland. These range in size from small cosy cottages, ideal for honeymoon couples and romantic holidays, or larger holiday cottages to sleep from six to twelve. From remote crofts to stays in luxury apartments we have properties to suit all tastes. Many cottages are open all year, have log fires and make pets welcome. http://www.wildernesscottages.co.uk/
BEACON PARK BOATS Beacon Park Boats is a family-run business offering luxury narrowboat holidays on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Alasdair and Sarah Kirkpatrick combine their love of design, craftsmanship, boating, engineering and hospitality to give you the very best in canal boat holiday experiences. https://beaconparkboats.com/
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TOAD HALL COTTAGES With over 600 wonderful holiday cottages throughout Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset, we’ve got something for everyone. For nearly 30 years, we’ve welcomed guests to the West Country and now also proudly offer over 100 properties in The New Forest, too. Over half of our properties welcome dogs, making us one of the ‘dog-friendliest’ holiday companies in the country, so, head over to our website today and find your perfect property for 2016. http://www.toadhallcottages.com/
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Georgina Mullins, Concierge Service at Audley Travel shares inspiration about Autumn half-term travel
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Autumn can be one of the most rewarding times to travel, particularly for families wanting to optimise on school breaks or those looking for some last-minute sun before winter arrives. However, you may be lacking inspiration on where to go or struggling to narrow down your long list of travel ideas. Audley Travel’s Concierge service can provide information and advice on what time of year is best for travel, how far in advance you should start planning your trip and which destinations match your interests and budget. We caught up with Georgina, who is part of the Concierge team at Audley, to find out how to plan your travels around the autumn school holidays. What suggestions do you have for families planning an autumn half-term holiday? Some of the most popular autumn destinations for families include Turkey, Thailand and Malaysia, all of which offer great value, as well as South Africa which has a time difference of just one hour. If you’re keen to try somewhere different, Japan offers superb family attractions such as Disneyland Tokyo, Toei Kyoto Studio Park and Universal Studios and Harry Potter World in Osaka. You can watch snow monkeys bathing in Yudanaka’s hot springs, while fun classes in traditional pastimes such as origami and kembu swords will open young minds to Japan’s unique culture. On top of this, the country has an excellent public transport system that can swiftly take you from one end of the country to the other and a genuinely safe environment with friendly people. If you’re after somewhere more relaxing, Mauritius is a great choice and more affordable than you might think, making it an ideal family beach destination. Situated in the Indian Ocean, the azure waters are generally warm enough to swim in, while the 160km coastline offers many sheltered bays and coral reefs where families can safely enjoy snorkelling amongst colourful tropical fish as well as water sports such as kayaking and submarine diving. There are also plenty of family-friendly accommodation options offering children’s clubs, babysitting services and activities specifically catering for younger guests, from treasure hunts to arts and crafts. What are the key steps in planning a family holiday? Planning a family holiday isn’t always straightforward. When deciding on a destination we’d advise considering whether direct flights are offered, the duration of the flight, the time difference and whether malaria is an issue in that particular country, as well as how many different areas you want to visit during your trip. We can also help you find accommodation that’s known to be family-friendly. Looking forward to 2017, what are some of your key destinations for families looking to plan a longer holiday? We advise planning well in advance, especially if you want to go for a longer period of time. This ensures you get the best price on flights and accommodation, as well as increasing your chances of staying in our favourite hand-picked family hotels before they become fully-booked. If you have lots of time to plan your holiday then it’s worth considering some of our long-haul destinations. 22
Australia offers some incredible experiences for older children, including snorkelling over the Great Barrier Reef, trekking through rainforest and camping in the outback. The wildlife is easy to spot and often endemic to the region – nowhere else can you spot kangaroos, wallabies and koalas in the wild. The USA’s west coast is a fantastic self-drive destination, featuring iconic cities like San Francisco where you can cycle along the Golden Gate Bridge and watch sea lions bathing on the pier, striking scenery as you weave along the Pacific Coast Highway and sandy beaches where you can try surfing and kayaking in close proximity to seals, otters and dolphins. For families with older children and teenagers, Costa Rica provides opportunities for adventurous sports such as white water rafting, zip-lining through the rainforests or even hiking up volcanoes, all in an environment far removed from home. What is your own favourite holiday destination and why? Bursting at the seams with culture, Morocco feels a world away, despite its short three and a half hour flight from the UK. The country has a long and varied history that’s fascinating to learn about, and I love its rich culture, intricate architecture and characterful souqs selling anything from cactus silk scarves to aromatic herbs and Arabian-style lamps. The people in Morocco are very friendly, especially when it comes to children, and this, coupled with low prices, makes it a great choice for families looking for an entirely different holiday experience. What does Audley offer to travellers? We tailor-make individual journeys designed to match our clients’ interests, tastes and budgets, offering trips to over 75 countries worldwide. Our specialists all have genuine, first-hand knowledge of the areas they cover, having lived, worked or travelled extensively in their destinations. Having this expert knowledge therefore means that they can tell you anything from the best place to watch the sun rise over Asian temples, to which restaurant you should choose for the most authentic local meal. If you’re a keen photographer or fascinated by wildlife, our specialists will make sure that your trip incorporates activities or places that will optimise these interests so that you get the most out of your trip https://www.audleytravel.com
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SUFFOLK COTTAGE HOLIDAYS Whether you are looking for contemporary chic or classic comfort, Suffolk Cottage Holidays’ stylish, luxury cottages are the very best in Suffolk. In the heart of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our coastal and countryside cottages are set in some of East Anglia’s finest locations. www.suffolkcottageholidays.com/
SYKES COTTAGES Give yourself something to look forward to with a holiday from Sykes Cottages. With over 4,000 self-catering holiday cottages throughout the UK and Ireland, you’ll be spoilt for choice when planning your 2016 getaway. To find out more, visit our website or give us a call. www.sykescottages.co.uk
NEW ZEALAND IN DEPTH Founded by Paul Carberry in 2003, New Zealand in Depth specialise in creating tailormade holidays to New Zealand. Paul has spent more than a year of his life on the ground in New Zealand and offers a genuine personal service, taking the time to understand his clients, their interests and their needs. This is the only way to create a truly bespoke honeymoon experience. http://www.newzealandindepth.com/
BAILEY ROBINSON Bailey Robinson are a British based luxury travel company providing tailor made holidays across hand-picked global locations. Our experts will create a holiday to match your requirements and help you choose the best location for your holiday. www.baileyrobinson.com
INNTRAVEL Inntravel specialise in Slow holidays, which reveal the lesser-taken path and offer a truly individual holiday experience. From carefully crafted self-guided walking and cycling holidays, to inspiring winter snow holidays, uncover hidden corners and authentic local experiences along the way. www.inntravel.co.uk
EXPERIENCE TRAVEL GROUP Enriching the lives of the world’s most passionate travellers. Bespoke, luxury experienced based holidays in Asia. Experience is everything! www.experiencetravelgroup.com
ELEGANT ADDRESS PROPERTY GROUP Introducing the Elegant Address Luxury Property Group - a Luxury Property Consultancy providing specialist knowledge, unrivalled British bespoke service and a vast portfolio of hand-picked luxury villas, five star hotels, chalets and apartments for rental and sale within some of the world’s most glamorous, exotic and characteristic locations. http://elegant-addresslpg.com/
The Eden Project unveils a new garden: - The Perfume Garden The Eden Project in Cornwall is delighted to announce that this Summer (June 2016) it will be unveiling a new garden - one that will not only be a delight to the eyes but also the nose…The Perfume Garden. Inspired by Moorish gardens, this is Eden’s first ever show garden and is hidden within in the stunning surroundings of its world-famous Mediterranean Biome. The Perfume Garden’s aroma will be forever changing, with a variety of flowers blooming throughout the year to create a beautiful bouquet that saturates the space during each season. There will be a good range of base, mid and top notes with Narcissus budding in spring, Saffron in autumn and Parma Violet, Jasmine, Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus that can be enjoyed all year round. Delicately curated in a geometrically shaped courtyard, the garden will boasts beautiful terracotta tiles, a comfortable seating area and an abundance of blossoming fragrant potted herbs and plants for visitors to touch and spell as they walk through the garden. The Perfume Garden will be open to the public June 2016 and is one of the new planting projects that Eden has undertaken to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Entry is included in the Eden admission ticket. If you are inspired to create your own garden, here is some helpful advice from Catherine Cutler, Mediterranean Biome Supervisor and gardening expert at Eden Project, Cornwall for creating a perfume garden at home:
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General: 1) Think about the seasons and include something for every time of year. Some of the best scents come in winter, such as Daphne Jacqueline (Postill) 2) Include plants that are scented from their leaves (eg Sages (Salvia)) as well as their flowers (eg Sweet peas (Lathyrus)) 3) Choose a site that’s not too open or exposed so that the scent will linger 4) Many scented plants come from Mediterranean climates – where it is hot and sunny and the soil is poor and free draining. These plants dislike winter wet, so prepare the soil by incorporating plenty of extra grit or planting in large pots 5) If you enjoy being in your garden later in the day select some evening scented plants such as Night Scented Stocks (Matthiola) Plants: 1) My top favourite scented foliage plant is Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citriodora) , to me much zingier than the common garden Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), but the challenge is that it needs winter protection 2) For the larger scent garden the Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) gives off incredible its candyfloss scent in autumn - as it’s leaves change colour to golden butter and toffee tones 3) Pinks (Dianthus) are remarkably sturdy as long as they have good drainage and produce a wonderful heady clove-like scent 4) For flower scent the favourites of the ancient Moorish gardens are still great choices for perfume gardens today: Rose (Rosa), Jasmine (Jasminum) and Lilies (Lilium) 5) If you have a frost free porch or conservatory then think about a Citrus tree, the floral scent is outstanding and the leaves and fruit are scented the remainder of the year http://www.edenproject.com
QUALITY COTTAGES The tight knit family business based in North Pembrokeshire represents over 300 fabulous holiday properties throughout the most stunning coastal, countryside and mountainous regions of Wales. Quality Cottages was the first company to be awarded a gold medal for services to self catering holidays in Wales. http://www.qualitycottages.co.uk
QUALITY UNEARTHED Something a little different... unusual holiday accommodations such as Treehouses, gypsy wagons, off-grid places, or cool glamping abodes are our passion. And these alternative, ecologically sensitive holidays are something more of us are seeking out. Increasingly we want things in life that are authentic and unique and our choice of holiday accommodation is reflected in this. www.qualityunearthed.co.uk
QUALITY VILLAS Winter sun just a short hop, skip and a jump away! Enjoy a fully staffed villa holiday at Villa Damali in Morocco. Quality Villas offer luxury villas with pools across the country, a perfect way to ditch the winter blues. Fully bonded members of ABTA: book in confidence. www.qualityvillas.com/morocco
ST BRIDES BAY COTTAGES St Brides Bay Cottages offers delightful cottages in superb locations around the North Pembrokeshire Coast. “Welcome� might be a small word, but here it has a very big meaning. The scenery is spectacular, the air is crystal fresh and the villages are full of character. The rugged beauty offers the perfect backdrop for a real get-away-from-it-all holiday. www.stbridesbaycottages.com
BOVEY CASTLE Bovey Castle is a five-star hotel set within a 275-acre private estate with its own championship golf course, offering guests the unpretentious grandeur and sumptuous decor of true English luxury on Dartmoor National Park www.boveycastle.com
POWDER BYRNE Powder Byrne is the luxury holiday company for parents. And kids. With over 30 years of experience creating inspiring getaways for active families, we’d love to put together the perfect holiday for you. www.powderbyrne.com
HEALTHY LIVING Want to know your kale from your quinoa? Look no futher than these two fantastic books for the ulitmate guides in healthy eating and living. Deliciously Ella Every Day Simple recipes and fantastic food for a healthy way of life By Ella Mills (Woodward) Synopsis: The new book by the record-breaking bestselling author of Deliciously Ella! The Deliciously Ella way of eating isn’t about following a diet, it’s about enjoying delicious, natural food to help you look and feel your best. Luckily, Ella understands that nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients needs to fit in with your existing lifestyle and not feel like something difficult, which is why she has written this book - to help you make the right choice every time and start to glow from the inside out. With Deliciously Ella Every Day, her easy-to-make food will become a natural part of your life. Ella’s much-awaited second book is packed with 100 more of her trademark simple yet tempting plant-based, dairyfree and gluten-free recipes. Be inspired by her quick weekday dinners, slow-cook comfort food designed to be shared, amazing colourful salads and incredible food to take with you when you’re on the go. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deliciously-Ella-Every-Day-fantastic-ebook/ dp/B00UHJHAEI/ref=pd_sim_351_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51jaQpW8x4L&dpSrc =sims&preST=_OU02_AC_UL160_SR117%2C160_&refRID=6W4T4MHVJ0S6J9 7RHVGJ Ready, Steady, Glow Fast, Fresh Food Designed For Real Life By Madeleine Shaw Synopsis: Delicious, easy and nutritious - and can be made in under 30 minutes! Over 100 inventive recipes to help you get the glow, for life. Nutritional health coach to the stars, and bestselling author of GET THE GLOW, Madeleine Shaw knows that life is a balancing act. Monday to Friday it’s hard to juggle the demands of work and family with eating healthily, and the weekends are full of temptations that undermine our best efforts to get our glow. READY, STEADY, GLOW is a book of two halves offering weekday recipes that can be made in less than 30 minutes, alongside sumptuous showstopping meals perfect for the weekend. All recipes are wheat- and sugar-free, bursting with flavour and nutritional value, and contain natural ingredients that can be found in your local supermarket. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ready-Steady-Glow-Fresh-Designed/ dp/1409163385/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466529357&sr=81&keywords=READY+STEADY%2C+GLOW
NICKI MACFARLANE Nicki Macfarlane is the UK’s leading designer of beautiful flower girl, bridesmaid and pageboy outfits. Nicki has designed many dresses for Royal and society weddings, including HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. All dresses are handmade in England, using the finest fabrics. www.nickimacfarlane.com
ATTICUS & GILDA Atticus & Gilda is a children’s nightwear and accessories brand launched in 2013 by Conchita Scott and Lucy Gaiger . Both from a costume design background they met while working on Phantom of the Opera and have worked together many times since,latterly on Mamma Mia! Many of the trimmings you will find on the accessories are from past productions and will contain a little piece of theatre history. www.atticusandgilda.co.uk
RUFUS RABBIT Rufus Rabbit, the funny bunny whose gorgeously packaged baby gift range was lovingly created by Anna Danielle, co-owner of the family firm The Little Dog. Dedicated to creating quality gifts with a service to match, Rufus Rabbit always goes the extra mile to create a smile! www.rufusrabbit.co.uk/
HOITY-TOITY Hoity-Toity the new stars in fashionable, sustainable childrenwear. Produced with luxurious organic cotton, plush faux fur and finished with their trademark delicate cutwork and appliques; the essence of this British made label are heirloom pieces made with love and designed to last. The brand were awarded ‘Highly Commended’ from the Junior Style Awards 2015 and have new pieces launching on the site soon so keep your eyes peeled! http://www.hoity-toity.co.uk/
WHITE RABBIT ENGLAND White Rabbit England is a luxury childrens’ brand founded in 2001 by sisters Charlotte Thompson and Victoria Sullivan. We design and manufacture lighting and interiors for the nursery and special gifts for little ones. Our award winning White Rabbit lamp represents perfectly the uniqueness and quality of both the design and manufacture of everything we do to create heirlooms of the future. “Designed by us, made for you, keep forever www.whiterabbitengland.com
LITTLE LUCY WILLOW Handmade to order here in the UK, Little Lucy Willow childrenยนs furniture is lovingly built to last your toddler through to their teens and many years beyond. Create a picture perfect bedroom, with us. www.littlelucywillow.co.uk
HUGS BY POST Hugs come in all shapes and sizes. Hugs by Post is a carefully curated collection of gifts and cards to send to someone special when you can’t be there in person. Shop now to ‘send a hug to someone you love!’ www.hugsbypost.co.uk
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CRABTREE & EVELYN
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