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THE WEDDING ISSUE
AUGUST 2019
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WEDDING
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FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome to our Wedding Magazine, our annual gathering of beautiful ways of celebrating your Wedding! We are also delighted to share with you: An Interview with Suzanne Neville, Bridal and Evening Wear Designer about her latest collection. An Interview with Erin and Jean-Baptiste owners of Château de Bourneau describing how to organise a destination wedding. Louise from Fine Art Calligraphy shares how to create beautiful pieces for On the Day. If you are a new couple just setting out we have ideas about how to design your home and garden. We also have a wonderful selection of Wedding Venues and Honeymoon choices And finally we share some ideas how to pamper yourself before the big day. We wish you every happiness on your special day! www.hotbrandscoolplaces.com Picture Credits: Front Cover and Inside cover image courtesy of www.suzanneneville.com Photograph courtesy of https://davidvenni.com Other images throughout the magazine supplied by the various companies, or publishers featured.
Kaye
Kaye Thorne // Editor in Chief
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SUZANNE NEVILLE B R I DA L & E V E N I N G WEAR DESIGNER
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ERIN AND JEAN-BAPTISTE OWNERS OF CHÂTEAU DE BOURNEAU DESTINATION WEDDING VENUE
UNIQUE TOUCHES FOR YO U R S P E C I A L DAY
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DESIGNING YOUR HOME
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BRINGING GARDENING INTO YOUR LIFE
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VA N C L E E F & A R P E L S The history of Van Cleef & Arpels began with a love story: in 1895, Estelle Arpels – the daughter of a dealer in precious stones – married Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a lapidary and diamond broker. Since then, the Maison’s creations have always remained faithful to a highly distinctive style, characterized by poetry, refinement, creativity and artistic sensibility. Van Cleef & Arpels blends the excellence of its High Jewellery savoir-faire with great delicacy to imbue the most precious materials with lightness and movement.
www.vancleefarpels.com
F I O N A C A I R N S LT D We regard each wedding cake a celebratory undertaking. Inspired by the heady pleasures of an English country garden, our artisan bakers craft every detail of this extraordinary creation by hand, so every blush peony, delicate forget-me-not, trailing daisy, perfect cherry blossom and charming dragonfly is as distinctive as your chosen day.
www.fionacairns.com
T H E R E A L F L OW E R C O M PA N Y We are flower farmers, who specialise in growing highly scented roses, flowers, herbs & foliage on our sustainable, Fairtrade farms in the UK & Kenya. Our wedding collections feature our favourite scented roses, including David Austin varieties, which are picked fresh from the farm, specifically for your big day.
www.realflowers.co.uk/wedding-flowers.html
HARRIET WILDE A British luxury bridal footwear brand renowned for statement heels, floral embellishment, luxurious materials and a high level of craftsmanship, Harriet Wilde has created a feminine, and elegant collection for a fashion forward client, with both modern and bohemian elements.
www.harrietwilde.com
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We last interviewed you in 2016, what have been the highlights since then? The last three years has been the busiest time we have ever had, our dresses are now available through over 60 stockists worldwide. We’ve taken on Australia, Hong Kong, Germany, and Canada as new areas and increased our sales across the board. We’ve dressed Jennifer Hudson, Little Mix, a number of stars at the Oscars, and I was lucky enough to be live on ITV during the last Royal wedding to comment on Eugenie’s gorgeous wedding gown. However the biggest moment for me has got to be being featured on Vogue Runway, it really was a dream come true for me. We love your latest designs, what was the inspiration behind the 2020 Flores Collection? I’ve said this many times before but it really is the Brides themselves, I am incredibly lucky to meet so many wonderful women throughout the year and they become my motivation to design the next collection. The Flores collection is an amalgamation of carefully curated designs selected from over 100 sketches. When I start designing a new collection, I can’t seem to stop! Can you tell us a little bit about the process of helping a bride chose a design for their dress? Every Bride has her own individual style and its very important to bring this out. Not only does a wedding gown have to suit the Bride but it needs to represent her personality. Our Team is experienced in finding the style that is right for each client. A Bride should keep an open mind when trying on gowns, as they may well be pleasantly surprised by what suits them. It's important to take advice from those in the know/Industry and friends who have already got married. What advice do you offer about the perfect accessories to accompany their dress? Less is more! I think minimal accessories are always best. When planning the overall look it is easy to get carried away with all the options, and it can look over the top. It is important to remember you have the flowers and veil as accessories already. What are your plans for the future? I have so many exciting plans for the future of the company, including a new evening wear collection, more photoshoots and more collaborations. We plan to expand the business in all areas and grow our production team to keep up with the increasing demand for dresses. We have been delighted with the demand from America, its taken us many years to become known in the USA as it's such a huge market and there is a great deal of competition, but I finally feel like we’ve made it there now. As a guest what makes a perfect wedding for you? I love attending weddings, I think a great wedding is all about the people. I don’t think you need to the most lavish venue or exotic location, as long as you have those that you love around you. www.suzanneneville.com
SUZANNE NEVILLE B R I DA L & E V E N I N G WEAR DESIGNER
P E PA & C O. Celebrate special occasions in style with Pepa & Co’s Celebration Collection. Its exclusive line comprises handsmocked traditional dresses, elegant Peter Pan and Mandarin collar shirts, cummerbunds and classic knickerbockers with a range of complementary accessories. Each garment has been tastefully made using the highest quality natural fabrics and traditional sewing techniques. Pepa & Co also offers a bespoke design service making one-off pieces for lifetime events.
www.pepaandcompany.com
AT T I C U S & G I L DA Atticus & Gilda is a night wear company based in London designing stylish PJ's nighties & travel accessories for boys & girls. Using thoughtfully sourced fabrics all in 100% cotton, this season sees us launch our stunning printed kimonos. Perfect gifts for bridesmaids and page boys.
www.atticusandgilda.co.uk
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ERIN AND JEAN-BAPTISTE - OWNERS OF CHÂTEAU DE BOURNEAU DESTINATION WEDDING VENUE The Château de Bourneau looks exquisite, can you tell us a little about its history?
We are also situated in the second sunniest region in France and so we love hosting al fresco wedding breakfasts under the stars. We have onsite accommodation for 44 people with 4 swimming pools, including the sumptuous honeymoon suite inside the château for our wedding couple.
There has been a chateau on this site since 1466 but the current Château de Bourneau you see today was actually built between 1863-66 on the foundations of the medieval fortress in the style of the French Premier Renaissance. It was inspired by the royal château of the Loire Valley, in particular Azay-le-Rideau. It is surrounded by a moat fed by a natural spring and it is rumoured that there are secret tunnels under it, although we haven’t found any yet!
We understand that language and cultural barriers can be stressful when organising a destination wedding but as both English and French speakers, we do our best to make sure everything runs smoothly
The château stayed in the same family until the 1950s when it became an institute that welcomed refugees who fought for France from Vietnam and Algeria to repatriate them into French society. It was then bought back into the original family in 1997 and they created 4 large holiday cottages, each with their own swimming pool, from the old stables. We took over the château in 2018 and are embarking on restoring it back to its former glory. We host weddings, events and holidays to fund the restoration.
Hiring a wedding planner can significantly reduce your stress-load, especially when trying to plan a wedding from abroad. They can take the pressure off language and cultural barriers to make sure your dream day is utterly perfect and deal with the co-ordination of suppliers which takes a lot of the stress away so you can focus on having a fabulous time.
What can you offer bridal couples looking for a destination wedding? The Château de Bourneau is a fairytale castle with dreaming turrets peeping over its own moat and is perfect for anyone who is a hapless romantic and dreams of being the Lords and Ladies of the manor or loves French history. Set in 16 hectares of park and woodland with the rose garden and ruined orangery, our wedding couples are free to create their own bespoke wedding weekend using all the estate has to offer, reserved exclusively for them and their guests.
What advice do you have for bridal couples that they need to consider when planning a destination wedding?
If couples plan to stay with you for their honeymoon what is available for them to visit locally? We are situated in the unspoilt Vendéen countryside of Pays de la Loire so if you love sunshine and the great outdoors, this region has so much to offer. Grab a bottle of bubbly and explore French “green Venice” by taking a romantic rowing boat through the gorgeous tree-lined canals around the beautiful ruined Abbey of Maillezais. Just bliss! For the foodies, the pretty medieval city of La Rochelle is a stone's throw away. Explore the winding streets and café cultures or eat al fresco on the harbour within the medieval city walls.
It’s also not far to take the bridge across the sea to the pretty French island of Ile de Ré and eat seafood on the island marina. With all the colourful French shutters, long sandy beaches and wild jasmine, it feels like living in a Parisian perfume advert! What are your plans for the future of Château de Bourneau? The Château de Bourneau is our family home and a labour of love for us. It brings us so much pleasure seeing it come back to life and how much joy it brings our guests and local community. We love having weddings here and always feel absolutely privileged to have been chosen to host someone’s special day. We hope that we will be able to restore the entire property for more guests to enjoy and to open the grounds for more community events from concerts to foodie festivals and outdoor theatre. As a wedding guest what makes a perfect wedding for you? As a wedding guest, having everything happening in one place is my perfect wedding as it makes everything so much easier. No one has to drive between venues, worry about not drinking or how they are going to get back to the accommodation after the evening. It’s also always so fun having everyone staying together and the party can continue for longer! www.chateaudebourneau.com @chateaudebourneau @theintrepidchatelaine
ELLA JAMES Shop at www.ellajames.co.uk for pretty gifts and inspiration - a gorgeous selection of delightful gifts and items for your wedding.
www.ellajames.co.uk
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Here at the Treasure Trove, we have a passion for antiques, homes and interiors and all things vintage. We hate seeing good things go to waste, which is why we breathe new life into pre-loved items. With Free UK Delivery, explore our shop to see what unique treasures you can find for your home.
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T H E PA P E R PA R T N E R S H I P At The Paper Partnership, Creative Director Elizabeth Ockford and her team create contemporary, useable wallpaper collections. A go to brand for chic metallics and textures, geometrics and plains. Designed in Sussex and manufactured in the UK & EU to the highest standards.
www.thepaperpartnership.co.uk
GO MODERN Go Modern specialises in beautifully made, high-quality contemporary furniture for every room in the house. From bedroom, living and dining room furniture, including freestanding and fitted wardrobes, wall units and practical family friendly dining tables, to ultra-stylish outdoor furniture that is designed to last whatever the weather.
www.gomodern.co.uk
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DESIGNING YOUR HOME When couples get married furnishing their joint home can be interesting; with the cost of student loans, young people living with their parents for longer, the transient nature of working and the growth of people working from home, a snapshot of today’s modern home interiors can be very different from the traditional homes of the past.
pieces that are really comfortable and enduring than items that have a shorter life span. There are also so many talented artisans creating bespoke items made from wonderful natural materials, or people restoring and breathing new life into vintage or antique furniture that your home can be furnished with really unique items.
Renting a property is more commonplace and some couples may find themselves living in shared homes even after they have married, therefore choosing furniture and decorating homes is perhaps more varied than at any period in the past.
With a focus on comfort, some items like beds and sofas, have become over-sized, and as a result there is less space and often an emphasis on functionality with other items.
Against this backdrop, accessories can provide a way of personalizing your space, unique one-off statement pieces that become a focal point, soft furnishings that can soften the look and feel of a room, or provide a theme linking the room(s) together. Once you are in the position to furnish your home with something more permanent do think about the quality of what you are buying, look for products that are produced ethically and responsibly and with the minimal use of chemicals. It can be more cost-effective in the long term to choose special
Technology increasingly will have a role to play in today’s eclectic homes, and with less space items often need to be multi-functional. With living space often doubling up as working space, storage can become an issue, in modern homes there are less places to store items and so purchasing older antique and vintage items can provide both beauty and practicality. Draw inspiration from this beautiful book recently seen in Hot Brands Cool Places - see our latest reviews to find out more:
Country Brocante Style – Lucy Haywood A Decorative Country Life Synopsis: Lucy Haywood is the creator of The Country Brocantes – home and lifestyle fairs held in idyllic rural surroundings. In Country Brocante Style, she introduces her pretty and accessible signature look into the home, fusing two classic and enduring decorating traditions – English country style and French-inspired vintage styling. There’s plenty of classic French ‘brocanterie’ – old textiles, vintage furniture and decorative pieces – alongside lifestyle brands, gardenalia, handmade textiles, cottage-garden flowers and other homewares. In the first section, Country Brocante Style, Lucy leads you through the colour palette of the Brocantes and discusses key pieces of furniture and decorative pieces before presenting creative ideas for putting the look together. In the second section, Country Brocante Interiors, she pays a visit to the homes of the dealers and the buyers who flock to the fairs. Decorative country style is more popular than ever and The Country Brocante will inspire you to create this romantic, timeless style in your own home. https://rylandpeters.com/
G L A Z E B R O O K & C O. Glazebrook & Co. Classic Cutlery for modern living. Finest Stainless Steel designs with alternative dishwasher safe Cream and Black Handle Knives. For more information visit: www.glazebrook.com Email: sales@glazebrook.com or Tel: 020 7731 7135 Free Sample Service. Delivery Worldwide
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GROHE GROHE is the world’s leading provider of sanitary fittings and a global brand, dedicated to providing innovative water products. For many decades, GROHE has been committed to the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability.
www.grohe.com/uk
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BRINGING GARDENING INTO YOUR LIFE Getting married is a wonderful step into the future, but after the ceremony and the honeymoon, the reality of day to day living often sets in and as a couple it is important to look after each other’s wellbeing. Creating a home together is very important; somewhere that becomes your sanctuary where you can relax, and forget about day-to-day stresses. One way of doing this is to look at the outside space that you have available to you, for many this may be limited to a balcony or a small courtyard garden, but even in tiny spaces it is possible to nurture and grow herbs, plants, vegetables and flowers. Gardening is now well documented as being a very beneficial way of focusing on your well-being. Just as couples sign up for places in their preferred school for their babies, you may wish to put your name down for an allotment. Depending on where you live allotment space can be at a premium, with long waiting lists, but once you reach the top it can be exhilarating to create your own piece of gardening heaven. Having fresh flowers in your home can be a wonderful way of welcoming you home each day, you can also keep the memory of your wedding day alive by growing some of the flowers from your bouquet. If you are fortunate enough to have a garden, try and keep part of it for a cutting garden, planting and nurturing your own flowers from seed it one of the most rewarding parts of gardening.
Monty Don, The Complete Gardener
There are so many creative ways of including gardening in your daily life, from houseplants to more ambitious garden plans, gardening can bring so much joy.
Grounded in his own experience, Monty's straightforward gardening advice is paired with extraordinarily beautiful photographs taken over the course of a year in his own Herefordshire garden, taking you on a tour of his flower garden, herb garden, kitchen garden, and more.
There is so much advice available and we include some beautiful and helpful books to inspire you.
Synopsis: Learn to garden with practical advice from BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don. Written with passion and packed with useful information, Monty Don's The Complete Gardener is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn how to garden.
Beautifully written, with plenty of sensible, down-to-earth advice, Monty Don's The Complete Gardener reveals the secrets of growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs while respecting the needs of the environment by gardening organically. www.dk.com
RHS Encyclopedia Of Garden Design Synopsis: Plant the garden of your dreams and transform your outdoor space with award-winning Royal Horticultural Society garden design experts.
RHS Gardening Through the Year: Month-by-month Planning Instructions and Inspiration Synopsis: A new edition of this best-selling, easy-to-follow guide for beginner gardeners. Let BBC Gardeners’ World writer Ian Spence tell you month by month what to do when in your garden, and show you exactly how to do it too. This fully illustrated book takes you systematically through the year, each chapter looking in-depth at one month at a time. A handy "To Do" list, along with "Last Chance" reminders and "Get Ahead" tips, gives you an overview of the month's tasks, followed by an inspirational gallery of "Star Plants" to showcase the visual highlights of the month. The rest of each chapter is packed with advice on plant care, maintaining garden features such as lawns and ponds, what to prune when, and illustrated step-by-step projects and gardening ideas. A photographic A-Z appendix of nearly 350 plants provides detailed information on growing habits and care. This updated edition features brand-new visual galleries showcasing the year at a glance in your garden, e.g. How do you have year-round interest? How do you get year-round colour or scent? When is the "To Do" list at its shortest so you can take a holiday? Each month has updated Weather Watch and plant care information. Packed with essential gardening advice, RHS Gardening Through the Year is the must-have book for new gardeners and a trusty reference for old hands. www.dk.com
Whether you're looking to revive a tired flowerbed or simply looking for new garden ideas, the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design will show you how to make your ideal garden a reality. Grasp the fundamentals of garden design, find a style that suits you, and bring your ideas to life. This design bible is packed with advice to guide you from planning to planting. From preparation such as choosing the correct materials for your structures and assessing your drainage, to laying patios, making ponds, and planting perennials, the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design is with you every step of the way. Discover inspirational portfolios including modernist, sustainable, Japanese, urban, family, and cottage gardens. Understand the unique features of each garden style, create your own plan, and marvel at case studies showcasing the gold standard of each garden type. With a handy visual dictionary and coverage of all the latest gardening trends, this book combines style with substance to guide you as you plant your perfect outdoor space. www.dk.com
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In Bloom – Clare Nolan Growing, Harvesting and Arranging Flowers all year round Synopsis: Planting cut flowers brings that `grow-yourown’ excitement to a whole new level – being able to step out of the back door and pick a single stem for beside the bed or pull together a posy for a friend is a joy. In this beautifully designed book, brimming with inspirational photographs, Clare Nolan reveals her secrets for growing a bountiful harvest as well as styling spectacular homegrown displays that will fill your home with colour and the gorgeous scent of the garden yearround. She takes the mystique out of what to grow and guides you through the entire process – from choosing the plants to suit both your garden and home decor and laying out your cutting patch, to planning ahead so you get your perfect palette of colour, texture and shape to play with at the right time. A whole chapter on arranging will inspire you to create spectacular arrangements for your home without the need for complicated floristry techniques. In Bloom by Clare Nolan is published by Kyle Books www.kylebooks.co.uk Photography by Clare Nolan.
How to Raise a Plant and Make It Love You Back Morgan Doane and Erin Harding Synopsis: Aimed at a new generation of indoor gardening enthusiasts, this book is a perfect guide for anyone keen to see their plant offspring thrive. Plants have found popularity in the small home, and are being proclaimed the new stars of Instagram. This attractive little book is ideal for the novice ‘plant parent’, providing tips on how to choose plants, and above all how to care for them and keep them thriving. Indoor-plant experts and Instagrammers Erin Harding and Morgan Doane bring the subject to life alongside their beautiful photographs of happy plants in the home. www.laurenceking.com
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T H E N A T U R A L R U G C O M PA N Y The Natural Rug Company is a small family business specialising in the sale of made to measure bordered rugs made from Sisal, Seagrass, Coir and/or Wool. Contact Val for more information or to obtain samples from our free sampling service.
www.naturalrugcompany.co.uk
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Inspiration
For more ideas for the home and garden, why not look at our Spring Living Magazine, released earlier this year:
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FINE ART CALLIGRAPHY Create an amazing first impression with your wedding stationery and on the day from Fine Art Calligraphy, your wedding will be uniquely yours from the minute your guests receive their invitations to calligraphy services for on the day details such as place cards, bespoke signage, table numbers, seating plans and so much more. Featured in Wedding Sparrow, BRIDES, You&Your Wedding, VOGUE Japan & more
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U N I Q U E T O U C H E S F O R YO U R S P E C I A L DAY When it comes to weddings it’s the little touches that make all the difference. Planning a wedding can be an exciting and wonderful experience, but can sometimes appear a little daunting too. In our previous wedding issues (see our archived wedding magazines) we have talked about planning for the overall event, but in this issue we are going to focus on some of the more intimate and personal items for on the day. In any planning of the actual wedding day it is important to focus on the overall main organisation with beautiful invitations, clear directions, booking photographers, venues etc. Once these have been taken care of, you will have a period of time when you can really focus on the actual day itself. And it is in the planning of the day that you can really choose some exquisite items to make your day very special and memorable. One such area are the flowers, depending on the time of year try to select flowers that are seasonal and readily available. Increasingly wedding couples are opting for more natural arrangements, incorporating wild flowers into the church, reception and their floral bouquets. One source of beautiful inspiration is The Floral Fix by Anna Potter of Swallows and Damsons. Spanning all seasons and including both larger installations and smaller, simpler projects, there is something for anyone looking to play, experiment and create atmosphere with flowers.
www.amazon.co.uk/ They also offer help with your wedding arrangements visit: http://www.swallowsanddamsons.com http://www.swallowsanddamsons.com/weddings
Another specialist in seasonal wedding flowers is Swan Cottage Flowers who provide Wedding Flowers cut straight from their Buckinghamshire Flower Garden. They provide a bespoke design service and grow the flowers for you with beautiful floral arrangements and bouquets to transform your wedding day, or you can select a DIY selection based on the size of your venue, or event. https://swancottageflowers.co.uk When planning the place settings on the table think about what could make it really special when the guests sit down, what impression do you want to make? Often less is more, remember to allow space for the place settings, cutlery and glasses. If you have created a theme for the overall wedding how could this theme be repeated from the invitations to the seating chart, tabel names, place settings and menus on the table? Exquisite designs can be used incorporating calligraphy, illustrations, flowers, and wax seals. Even the smallest place card can be a beautiful work of art to be treasured after the event. Following the wedding there are other ways that you can make the event memorable by writing up some of the speeches from the event, or the wedding vows if they haven’t already been made into a Wedding Vow book. This is something that couples give to each other as a first wedding anniversary gift. Images supplied courtesy of Fine Art Calligraphy
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Venues
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COMBERMERE ABBEY Steeped in history and romance, Combermere Abbey sits within acres of ancient woods and walled gardens, and provides a secluded and special place for you to celebrate. Elegant and enchanting, this Cheshire venue offers something truly unique for your fairy tale wedding and can cater for every aspect of your day. Exchange your vows in the light-filled Glasshouse. When the sun is shining, hold your ceremony in the surrounding fruit tree maze with views of the idyllic gardens all around. Enjoy drinks and canapés in the gardens before an elegant wedding breakfast and reception in the luxurious Pavilion. With exquisite accommodation for up to 49 guests in the converted stable cottages and the breath-taking North Wing honeymoon suite, you’ll have the perfect place to spend the night.
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https://combermereabbey.co.uk
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C A E R H AY S E S TAT E Caerhays Estate has launched a new Cornish holiday business called Caerhays Holidays bringing together for the first time a portfolio of 12 unique estate properties which the public will be able to book directly via the new website caerhaysholidays.co.uk and the Caerhays Holidays team. Caerhays is world-renowned for its award winning National Magnolia Collection, English Heritage Listed Grade II* woodland gardens and spectacular Spring Gardens. Each of the properties have been luxuriously and comfortably furnished with an eye on preserving their own distinct quirks and historically unique features. The properties range in size range from sleeping two to 16 people. Most of the properties are self-catering, while The Vean and Burncoose offer bespoke concierge services with the option to be fully catered by a private chef. "A stay at Caerhays is an opportunity to lose yourself in a truly fascinating part of Cornwall’s heritage.”
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THE TYTHE BARN The Tythe Barn is a fantastic 14th Century barn in rural Oxfordshire. Primarily run as an exclusive wedding venue, but also offering corporate and private events, it is headed up by husband and wife team Will and Emma Deeley - together with their incredibly professional team. The result is a fabulous, award-winning business!
www.thetythebarn.co.uk/
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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.
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K E S G R AV E H A L L 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 our head chef championing all that is great about Suffolk produce.
www.milsomhotels.com/kesgrave-hall
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U F F O R D PA R K 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!
www.uffordpark.co.uk
CHÂTEAU DE BOURNEAU Situated in the heart of the magnificent Vendéen countryside, The Château de Bourneau is a fairytale Renaissance-inspired château, surrounded by a moat and set in its tranquil park and woodland of 16 hectares. Its beautiful romantic setting makes it a magnificent venue for weddings, hospitality and outdoor events. Built in 1863 on the medieval foundations of the ancient château and inspired by the famous Azay-le-Rideau and the Château d’Anet, the Château de Bourneau is a unique homage to the French premier Renaissance and a rare architectural feat for this region. Our 4 large holiday cottages, each with their own private swimming pool and garden, sleep between 8 and 12 people (42 in total) and are perfect for big family stays, weddings or any special occasion.
https://chateaudebourneau.com
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A & K VILLAS With an internet awash with villa rental possibilities, taking the keys to a family villa can be daunting. We work hard to make sure that our luxury villas and chalets meet your expectations.
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NEW ZEALAND IN DEPTH “Your recommendations of where to go and what to see and do, and who to stay with were spot on every time…” New Zealand is our complete passion and we are committed to sharing our knowledge and experience of the country to create the best possible holiday experiences, whether you are visiting for a few days or a few months. Achieving this requires more than good destination knowledge, it is all about listening to you to understand your interests and what you need from us and caring about the experience you will have. It is about personal service and personal connections. Based in England with trusted partners on the ground in New Zealand, we have been creating personalised New Zealand holidays since 2003.
www.newzealand-indepth.co.uk
QQUU AAL LI T I TYYVVI LI LL LAAS S France France . Italy . Italy . Morocco . Morocco . Croatia . Croatia We have Wethe have right thevilla rightfor villa you. forBook you. your Bookhoneymoon your 2019 with an ABTA bonded agency with over 30 years experience. All All villas villas have have private private pools. pools. Choose Choose from from heated, heated, gated, gated, infinity, infinity, extra-large, extra-large, shallow shallow area area forfor kidskids – you – you name name it we it we have have a pool a pool typetype justjust for you. for you. Villas Villa forfor allall groups, groups, from from villas villas forfor families families to to villas villas with with easy easy access access from from airports..… airports..… WeWe have have thethe right right villavilla forfor you. you.
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M U L L I O N C OV E Owned by the Grose family since 2006, the Mullion Cove Hotel is in a class of it’s own. For over 100 years, guests have enjoyed it’s character, hospitality and first-class service.Crashing waves and spectacular sea views. Elegant, inviting luxury rooms and apartments. Amazing food and friendly staff. These are just some of the reasons guests love Mullion Cove, one of the best and most romantic of hotels in Cornwall.
www.mullion-cove.co.uk
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N U M B E R O N E DA RT M A R I N A 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
T H E M O U N T H AV E N The Mount Haven is tucked away on the fringe of the ancient market town of Marazion, located on the West Cornwall coast, and has fabulous views over to the iconic island fortress of St Michael’s Mount. Our location away from the hustle and bustle of the town makes us the perfect place to stay for those looking for a relaxing escape, but within easy walking distance of the independent galleries, shops, and cafés of Marazion. The Mount Haven has 19 beautifully appointed rooms, the majority with seaviews, and an award winning restaurant headed by Chef Ross Sloan.
www.mounthaven.co.uk
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THE PIER The Pier stands proudly overlooking the picturesque harbour and the confluence of the Stour and Orwell rivers. Long established in Harwich, the hotel boasts four stars with two rosettes for cooking. The Harbourside on the first floor of The Pier, is renowned for using locally caught seafood, much of which is landed in the harbour opposite. Our Head Chef takes much of his influence from the sea so Harwich lobster and crab are nearly always on the menu served whichever way you’d like. Stay over and capture the ambience of this delightful old town, a night in The Mayflower suite, complete with telescope is a must!
www.milsomhotels.com/thepier
THE STAR CASTLE HOTEL The Isles of Scilly, located just off the most Southerly tip of Cornwall, are still little known in the UK, but much loved by those who have already discovered them. The Star Castle Hotel is a perfect choice for an escape to Scilly – built in the 1600s in the shape of an eight pointed star, it is now a multi-award winning family-owned four star hotel with its own vineyard.
https://star-castle.co.uk
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SKI SOLUTIONS Ski Solutions is a tailor-made ski tour operator and travel agent, dedicated to the specialist needs of skiers. We have over 30 years’ experience in organising bespoke ski holidays to Europe and North America, and our team of highly-trained ski experts have first-hand, in-depth knowledge of the mountains and resorts we sell. Our ski experts take the time to truly understand their clients’ requirements and find the trip that is perfectly suited to them, each and every time.
www.skisolutions.com/ski-holidays-2019
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B E A C O N PA R K B OA T S Ever considered a honeymoon afloat? Four-poster bed, roll-top bath, double shower, on-deck hot tub - just some of the luxurious features that make our 5-star narrowboats the perfect couple’s hideaway in the stunning Brecon Beacons.
www.beaconparkboats.com
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Get set for your big day with our lovely collection of beauty products: Stila Lingerie Soufflé Skin Perfecting Color Experience a rush of freshness with Stila’s most luxurious multi-function primer. The opulently-whipped gel formula primes skin with the added benefit of two finishes - illuminating or bronzing.
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The Body Shop® Vitamin E Moisture Cream Our lightweight, easily absorbed facial moisturiser protects and locks in moisture for all-day hydration, to leave skin feeling fresh, silky-soft and looking more radiant. Use after cleansing and toning, as part of your personalised skincare programme.
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The Body Shop® Almond Milk Body Yogurt The new, lightweight formula absorbs instantly and provides up to 48 hours of moisture. Apply to damp skin straight after showering for skin that feels smoother and never sticky, with the sweet and nutty scent of almonds
The Body Shop® Mango Exfoliating Sugar Body Scrub Pick up our tropical, mango scented scrub, to slough away dead skin cells, leaving your skin supremely soft and refined. It's sugary texture and fruity scent adds a touch of luxury to your exfoliating routine. www.thebodyshop.com
Sanctuary Spa Wet Skin Radiance Jelly 200ml This unique way of moisturising capitalises on skin’s peak hydration moment when it’s wet. Bursting into a glow-boosting, water-like texture on application, this refreshing jelly is infused with SmartMoisture™ technology, skin will feel more moisturised & glowing than a regular scrub or lotion. Sanctuary Spa Ultra Rich Wet Skin Moisture Miracle 200ml This unique way of moisturising capitalises on skin’s peak hydration moment when it’s wet. This ultra-rich & thirst-quenching lotion transforms dry skin, leaving it feeling cared for & silky to touch. Enriched with a buttery blend of shea & cocoa oils & SmartMoisture™ technology to leave your skin feeling moisturised for days. Replenish dry skin from within with the ultimate time-saving TLC that leaves no towel residue! Available from www.boots.com
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