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AUTUMN ESCAPES

OCTOBER 2018

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Autumn Escapes

FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to our Autumn Escapes issue.

Although we had a wonderfully long summer, there is still plenty of time to escape for an Autumn/Winter break. It is also never too early to start planning your 2019 holiday. This issue is packed full of delightful places to stay both at home or further afield.

If you are planning a wedding, or a special event we also have an interview with Emma Deeley, Co-Owner of The Tythe Barn, Launton, Oxfordshire.

As we move into the autumn, our thoughts turn to more creative activities, and we encourage a more relaxed approach to crafting with our Take it Easy feature including some of our favourite creative books.

We also have a round up of other books on our bookshelf this month as well as our regular Beauty Round-up.

Enjoy...

Cover and inside image credit: Home in Italy - www.homeinitaly.com Other images throughout the magazine supplied by the various companies, or publishers featured.

Kaye

Kaye Thorne // Editor in Chief

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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Interview

Emma Deeley Co-Owner of The Tythe Barn, Launton

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Autumn Reads, Book Reviews

Out and about this Autumn

Features Get set for Autumn with our beauty round-up

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THE MOUNT HAVEN 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 cafÊs 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

JOHN BRAY CORNISH HOLIDAYS With over 300 of the best located self-catering cottages and holiday homes in North Cornwall’s loveliest locations. John Bray Cornish Holidays have been managing and letting holiday homes in and around; Rock and Daymer Bay on the Camel Estuary, and Polzeath and Port Isaac on the Atlantic coast for almost 50 years, most with spectacular sea views, many are pet friendly and all are within a mile of the coast. Short breaks out of peak season are welcome. For more information contact; lettings@johnbray.co.uk or call 01208 863206

www.johnbray.co.uk

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

STAR CASTLE 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.

image courtesy of Mark Bolton https://star-castle.co.uk

image courtesy of Mark Bolton

MULLION COVE 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

THURLESTONE HOTEL The Thurlestone Hotel has been owned and run by the Grose family since 1896. Thurlestone has grown year on year and is now a 65 bedroom, four star luxury hotel with extensive facilities set in 19 acres of landscaped gardens. As well as relaxing in the Voyage Spa, with its hydrotherapy pool, laconium and steam room, guests can book some serious pampering in the Decleor beauty rooms. The hotel is superbly family friendly: there are two children’s playrooms which feature an array of activities suitable for both teens and toddlers, The hotel offers a range of dining experiences. For those with a taste for the finer things in life, look no further than the Trevilder 2 AA Rosette Restaurant where the menu boasts locally-sourced food and offers a range of favourite regular dishes complemented by a daily changing selection of seasonal “market dishes”

www.thurlestone.co.uk

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.

www.akvillas.com www.akvillas.com/travel-interests/luxury-family-villas.cfm

BRAMLEY & TEAL Established a decade ago, Bramley and Teal offer a selection of over 200 holiday cottages across Kent and Sussex. Whether you’re after a seaside break or a countryside retreat, their cottages are perfect for your next escape to the South East.

www.bramleyandteal.co.uk

COASTAL COTTAGES Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire have over 500 cosy, family and dog friendly cottages nestled along the Pembrokeshire Coastline, which provide a perfect location from which to discover the beauty of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

A unique concierge service enables you to add those extra special touches to your holiday from hampers on arrival to in-cottage private dining to ensure its memorable! To Book Call 01437 765765

www.coastalcottages.co.uk

CARBIS BAY HOLIDAYS Carbis Bay Holidays specialise in luxury 4 & 5 star self catering accommodation in St Ives and Carbis Bay, they are proud to offer a selection of over 150 properties. Short breaks available. enquiries@carbisbayholidays.co.uk 01736 630015

www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk

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Emma Deeley Co-Owner of The Tythe Barn, Launton image courtesy of MT Studio Photography The Tythe Barn has a wonderful heritage, can you tell us a little about its history?

The Tythe Barn has been part of our family farm, here in Launton, for over 500 years. Historically the role of The Tythe Barn would have been to store all the produce provided by the local community and then a percentage of this would have been passed on to the landlord as a form of renthence the name Tythe.

The Barn was then used as a home for lambing ewes in the spring, harvesting grain in the summer and as a home to cattle in the winter but as time moved on and farming became more mechanised the Tythe barn started to become a little redundant.

How has it changed over the years to develop into a wedding venue?

Desperate to hold on to this fantastic building the Deeley family looked at ways in which they could breathe new life into the barn and perhaps give it a new purpose.

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The first plan was to re-thatch the roof and then Will - having gained a Sports Science degree at University and gone on to work as a Personal Trainer - had the idea for the barn to function as a gym / studio. During this 'mulling over' period this huge characterful space became host to a number of big family parties and then Will's elder brother asked whether it would be possible to use the barn for his wedding...we have never looked back! Sympathetically renovated, the barn has evolved very slowly over time but both William and myself are incredibly passionate about each and every detail.

We still find it wonderful that a barn built back in the early 14th Century is still a bustling venue right at the heart of the local community.

What advice do you have for couples looking for a special wedding venue?

Do your research and narrow down the venues that suit your ideas and requirements. Try to be flexible and consider the dates either side of your ideal date as this will give you a better opportunity for

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securing a date at your favourite venue!! If you’re not planning on getting married in a church then ask whether your venue is licensed for a Civil Ceremony. Check up on the options for either an indoor or outdoor ceremony too and whether there is a backup plan if it rains. Very important - if you are planning a big wedding do make sure you do your research regarding numbers.

No good falling in love with a venue to find out later that they cannot accommodate the number of guests you would like to invite. If you have a certain theme or look in mind make sure your chosen venue can accommodate this...

Most venues will have set formats and set table layouts that work well in the venue and are efficient in terms of the space provided. At The Tythe Barn we take a very flexible approach and work with all our couples very carefully in order to create the whole feel and look of the day they have in mind. Nothing is set in stone, we offer a number of different set ups, layout options, lighting and menu choices which together help to create a very bespoke day.

When you are not creating wonderful events for other people what do you do to relax?

Will and I have 3 children - Stan 14, Isaac 13 and Florence 7 so whenever we get time to just be with them we absolutely cherish it. (I don't mind the odd sit down with a book or magazine too and of course a drop of wine!)

Interview image courtesy of Igor Denbya Photography

http://www.thetythebarn.co.uk

As a guest what makes a wedding memorable for you?

It is always about seeing the couple 'happy'. As a guest at a wedding you feed off the love from the day and if the couple are relaxed and having a great time surrounded by all of their close family and friends - it's wonderful!

What other special events can you offer?

We do many other events at The Tythe Barn from birthday parties and christenings to fashion shows, car launches and filming. We've hosted some fantastic companies over the years from Volvo and Hunter Wellies to Mint Velvet and Toro Rosso all requiring the barn and it's grounds to adapt to fit the brief.

One of my personal favourites would be when Mint Velvet chose us for their Autumn / Winter launch - the barn took on a mini vintage festival vibe both inside and out with hay bales draped in cashmere throws, Tipis, picnic stations and live music.

Of course the fact that Raymond Blanc and his team of chefs and staff chose us to host their Christmas party and serve them their festive dinner is something we will always be rather smug about...and they returned the following year!!!

image courtesy of Igor Denbya Photography

HOME IN ITALY Finest luxury villas in Italy for rent. It’s not too late to indulge in your luxurious Italian holiday, discover our last minute deals. Escape the heat and the crowds, shoulder seasons are the best time of the year for sightseeing around the Bel Paese. Opt for one our elegant luxury countryside retreats to be in close touch with nature and history or choose one of our coastal villas for a late summer beach gateway. Being one of the most southern Mediterranean countries Italy boasts a pleasant climate that makes it a perfect destination for much of the year. Temperatures during September and October are mild and enjoyable and the sea water is usually warm enough for swimming. Find out our ongoing promotions and get in touch to start planning your late summer’s luxury dream!

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BAILEYS In this beautiful coastal location right at the entrance to Chichester Harbour and within easy reach of the Cathedral City of Chichester and Goodwood with the world famous ‘Glorious Goodwood’ horse racing, ‘Festival of Speed’ and ‘Revival’. Baileys offer a wide selection of self-catered properties, many situated directly overlooking the beach

https://www.baileys.uk.com/holiday-lettings

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

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 our head chef championing all that is great about Suffolk produce.

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˚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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COMBERMERE ABBEY Combermere Abbey offers two different accommodation options – the luxury North Wing B&B and 10 unique selfcatering cottages. In the luxury B&B, guests have the choice of two sumptuous bedrooms – the Bhurtpore, an elegant wood-panelled room exuding history and charm, or the Salamanca, the epitome of luxury decorated in calming hues of pale blue and silver with an opulent marble clad bath. Converted from the 19th century former stables, each of Combermere’s award winning cottages is uniquely themed to reflect a part of the estate’s history. From four poster beds, to mullion windows and pointed turrets, the cottages are steeped in history whilst providing the utmost comfort. Sleeping from 4 to 10 guests, visitors will experience the tranquillity of the estate to its fullest with woodland walks right on the doorstep. All cottages are also dog friendly. Guests are free to explore and enjoy the thousands of acres at Combermere Abbey.

https://combermereabbey.co.uk/

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COQUET COTTAGES Coquet Cottages have a enviable collection of over 100 beautiful and unique properties across the length and breadth of Northumberland, from prime coastal locations such as Amble, Warkworth and Bamburgh, to the stunning International Dark Skies Park & Tynedale Valley.

We can match the perfect retreat to your holiday needs.

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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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SYKES COTTAGES Give yourself something to look forward to with a holiday from Sykes Holiday Cottages. With over 12,000 self-catering holiday cottages throughout the UK and Ireland, you’ll be spoilt for choice when planning your next getaway. To find out more, visit our website or give us a call.

www.sykescottages.co.uk

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BEACON PARK BOATS 5-star narrowboats designed and built by us for holidays in the Brecon Beacons. Stylish lounges, impressive kitchens, immaculate bathrooms, central heating, luxurious beds up to 5ft wide and wifi.

Cruising breaks: March - November.

Moored houseboat breaks: November - March.

www.beaconparkboats.com

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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!

www.uffordpark.co.uk

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TOAD HALL COTTAGES For nearly 30 years, we’ve been helping guests find the perfect Westcountry holiday cottages. With over 700 properties throughout Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset and the New Forest, we’ve got something for everyone. We can even accommodate your four-legged friend as over half of our properties welcome dogs.

Visit our website or give us a call on 01548 202020 – we look forward to hearing from you.

www.toadhallcottages.co.uk

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

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Take it Easy...

The autumn months are the perfect time to enjoy creative crafts.

In our busy lives it is so easy just to slump in front of the television at the end of the day, or spend time on social media, but the physical act of creating can help you to relax, or lose yourself in a very positive way. There are so many opportunities to be creative, to join groups, or workshops locally, as well as teaching yourself either with books, or through online tutorials.

So much of our time is driven by other people’s demands, or achievement of goals set by ourselves, being creative can provide the complete opposite. It can give us the opportunity to experiment with no defined outcome. For relatively little cost it’s possible to try out different projects, and find out what we enjoy doing. Creativity can be enjoyed in so many ways, we’ve all seen the growth in adult colouring books, but the next trends promises to be much more diverse, from experimenting in the kitchen, calligraphy, weaving, paper-folding, macramé, sewing, embroidery and so much more! It is also something to enjoy as a family; while adults may be embracing their creative flair, sadly many of our schools have suffered with restrictions in their ability to provide a richly creative curriculum for our children.

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of sitting with our grandparents and learning these basic skills and we need to ensure that future generations also have confidence and joy in expressing their creativity. If they see us experimenting with our craft, their natural curiosity may encourage them to join in.

Being creative, is a curious, joyous, wonderful, and sometimes messy experience, but our lives would be such a dull place without it! Importantly it’s not about achieving perfection, it may not even be about finishing, many of us have on-going projects, just as we have a capacity to multi-task, we may also enjoy multi-crafting. If you are working on an ambitious craft project, you may also have smaller projects that can be picked up and worked on when you have short amounts of time, or even take with you when you are commuting.

If you are planning an autumn escape, the weather can often be mild enough during the day to paint or sketch outside, or to take photographs that you can work from on your return. Also one of the joys of having the extra time when you are on holiday is to pack some crafting material with you. You may even be able to attend some local workshops if you plan ahead.

There is something wonderful about losing yourself in creating something, and this month we have an absolutely gorgeous selection of books to inspire you.

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Creative

Sketchbook Explorations for Mixed-Media and Textile Artists - Shelley Rhodes

Lettering with Love - The simple art of handwriting with watercolour embellishment - Sue Hiepler & Yasmin Reddig Synopsis: Learn the art of drawing beautiful letters, adorned with watercolour paint.

This exquisite book by the founders of the studio May & Berry shows you how to create beautiful messages through the combination of hand lettering and watercolour. Broken down into easy-to-follow stages, you will soon learn how to use different pens and inks to produce gorgeous lettering, embellished with simple yet stunningly effective watercolour motifs.

This practical book guides you gently through the materials and tools you need to get started, and sets you on your hand-lettering journey with some simple exercises. There are then ten pretty step-by-step projects for you to try, after which you’ll be confidently creating your own handwritten artworks that you can display on your wall, send as notecards to loved ones, or use to decorate your journals and scrapbooks.

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beginners and inspiring more experienced hand-lettering artists to play with new designs and styles. This is followed by six handy worksheets on which to practise your letterwriting technique.

You'll soon find that hand lettering with watercolour is quick and fun to learn, and a wonderful skill that will bring you joy for many years to come.

Synopsis: How to use sketchbooks to explore mixed media techniques in textile art. In Sketchbook Explorations, renowned textile artist Shelley Rhodes offers a wealth of advice on creating and working with sketchbooks in mixed media, from gathering inspiration to displaying finished books. Whether out on location or in the studio, Rhodes explores every stage of the creative process, from initial inspiration to overcoming the fear of a blank page, manipulating paper and incorporating found objects to build sketchbooks that are both beautiful and inspiring.

https://www.searchpress.com/

Beautifully illustrated throughout with inspiring examples from leading textile and mixed-media artists, Sketchbook Explorations will help you harness the power of the sketchbook to inform and inspire your textile art.

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This is an absolutely delightful book, what we love is that the authors cover both hand lettering and watercolouring. The illustrations are absolutely stunning. There is a really comprehensive introductory section titled “Good to Know’ full of helpful tips and information about the tools and techniques. This is followed by a practical collection of projects using both techniques. The final section called “Creative Treasure Trove’ contains a wide range of designs and letter styles, plus exercise sheets. We loved this, a wonderful way to get started.

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As advocates of always having a notebook with us, we love this book! It’s a very imaginative take on ways of using sketchbooks, notebooks, workbooks, journals, as part of the journey towards a finished creation and as Shelley explains, they may become the artwork themselves.

This stunning book is packed through with beautiful examples of so many ways to use sketchbooks, from how to get started, working in mixed media, travelling with a sketchbook, exhibiting, other forms of collecting, and even using digital technology. This is one of our favourite sources of inspiration!

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Reads The Natural Colors Cookbook: Custom Hues For Your Fabrics Made Simple Using Food - Maggie Pate

Synopsis: In The Natural Colors Cookbook, the old is new again as hand dyeing fabric comes back into the spotlight with a more organic and natural approach.

Maggie Pate will teach readers how to use all natural dyes from beans, berries and other kitchen staples to create custom patterns and vivid colors. As the owner and designer of naturally-dyed clothing label Nade, Maggie knows what it takes to produce quality and textiles and will share that expertise with readers, showing just how simple it is to create a one-of-a-kind hand-dyed project with a variety of fabrics, including cotton, satin, silk, yarn, fleece and more.

Little Loom Weaving – Fiona Daly Synopsis: This book is a comprehensive guide to frame loom weaving for the complete novice as well as those who have already discovered the frame loom weaving craze. It includes a brief history of weaving, useful tools and terminology, and a natural fibre and yarn index.

The step-by-step tutorials cover everything from setting-up the loom through to finishing techniques and are accompanied by clear illustrations.

The Natural Colors Cookbook will feature step-bystep directions for the dyeing process, as well as simple projects that can be made and then dyed. Maggie’s dye recipes offer an alternative to mainstream chemical fabric dyes and allow readers to create their own custom dye colours that can’t be found in a store, making projects unique and personal. Featuring easy to follow directions and helpful tips and tricks for beginner hand-dyers, The Natural Colors Cookbook has everything readers need to begin creating their own beautiful textiles.

Five contemporary beginner-friendly projects are included – all made with natural materials– including table napkins, a cushion cover, foldover purse and even a tubular woven totebag with no seams. https://www.amazon.co.uk Hot Brands Cool Places Review

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We’ve recently discovered weaving as a hobby and it is wonderfully relaxing way of creating something totally unique and personal. In Little Loom Weaving – Fiona Daly has created a really helpful book full of guidance notes and beautiful illustrations of how to get started and very achievable projects.

Hot Brands Cool Places Review This is a gorgeous book, starting with the basics and then demonstrating how to create the most delicate colours, Blushes & Burgundies, Peaches & Oranges, Ochres & Yellows, Earth Tones & Neutrals, Greens, Blues & Purples. As well as guidance on how to create the dyes there are also projects throughout the book.

What we love about this book is that it makes starting weaving very accessible.

An advocate of Slow Food and Slow Craft this beautifully written and photographed book is an absolute delight!

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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.

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QUALITY VILLAS Book with us for your next family holiday. Unique inspected villas with pools in France, Italy, Morocco and Croatia. Use our free concierge service to add on chefs, cooks, and a host of services for that extra special holiday.

www.qualityvillas.com/family-holidays

QUALITY COTTAGES The tight knit family business based in North Pembrokeshire represents over 450 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.

www.qualitycottages.co.uk

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QUALITY UNEARTHED Wanting to stay somewhere a little different… unusual holiday accommodation such as tree houses, gypsy wagons, offgrid places, or cool glamping structures is Quality Unearthed’s speciality.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 is reflected in this.

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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.

www.wildernesscottages.co.uk

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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

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GONE CRABBING At Gone Crabbing you will find a range of both kids t-shirts and hoodies – designed and made in Turkey concentrating on top quality fabrics and prints. There is also a myriad of giftware from tea towels, mug, aprons, oven gloves, beach towels, stationery, their best selling line of soaps along with many other items to fill your bucket. The whole range can be found online at www.gonecrabbing.co.uk or at their flagship store in North Norfolk – the original British crabbing store.

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OUT & ABOUT THIS AUTUMN

Light your way...

Collapsible Solar Lantern Enjoy the great outdoors by day and by night with this clever Collapsible Solar Lantern. Packing down to next to nothing in your camping bag or garden shed, simply leave it out with the solar panels facing up by day, and by night the lantern will cast off a beautiful glow.

Perfect for the garden, camping and travelling. https://www.7dayshop.com/

Rest awhile & stay warm...

Blue Waterproof Random Rug A lovely waterproof backed version of the popular random woollen rug. Made in the UK from recycled wool, each one is unique in its colours. The waterproof backing which is blue, protects you and the woollen rug from damp grass and the matching coloured webbing makes storage and transportation easy. A perfect accessory for days out or even just to keep in the car National Trust Knitted Tulla Gloves, Blue The knitted Tulla gloves have been designed exclusively for the National Trust by Robert Mackie of Scotland and is inspired by the colourful Scottish Loch Tulla.

This winter warmer in blue is 100% lambswool to keep you warm for weekends out and about. Made in the UK https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk

Be prepared with...

Fulton Umbrella Tiny 2 – Bands of Gold · ·

15cm x 6cm x 3cm when closed, 85cm when open Weight approx 160g

https://www.fultonumbrellas.com

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Book Reviews

With autumn evenings getting chillier, there is something quite lovely about curling up with a book, so gather those cushions, a warm throw and a delicious drink and curl up with some of our favourites from this year.

Jamie Cooks Italy - Jamie Oliver Synopsis: Jamie returns to cooking the food he loves the most, getting right to heart of the Italian kitchen in his ultimate go-to Italian cookbook.

He shows you that truly authentic Italian cooking is simple, beautiful and achievable.

Featuring 140 recipes in Jamie's fuss-free and easy-to-follow style, the book has chapters on Antipasti, Salads, Soups, Pasta, Rice & Dumplings, Meat, Fish, Sides, Bread & Pastry, Dessert and all of the Italian basics you'll ever need to know.

Jamie fell in love with Italian food 25 years ago. Now he's sharing his ultimate recipes, a mixture of fast and slow cooking, famous classics with a Jamie twist, simple everyday dishes and more indulgent labour-of-love choices for weekends and parties.

VIVA L’ITALIA! https://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Review This is a delightful book, Jamie’s passion for Italian food shines through, beautifully photographed and with his narrative throughout, plus delicious recipes this is a gorgeous collection of wonderful Italian food.

If you have visited Italy this will bring back wonderful memories and if you haven’t visited this will inspire you to go!!

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Only Connect: The Official Quiz Book - Jack Waley-Cohen Synopsis: RY CLV RNGH? Can you find the connection between Gandalf, Sherlock Holmes, David Brent and Ford Perfect?

Only Connect is the ultimate test of knowledge and lateral thinking. Since 2008 the fiendishly difficult quiz show has been challenging contestants to find connections between apparently unrelated clues.

The Only Connect Quiz Book collects over 200 of the most entertaining and perplexing challenges from the team behind the BBC’s hugely popular quiz show - including many new (never broadcast) questions. Covering each of the show’s four rounds – Connections, Sequences, the Connecting Wall and Missing Vowels – and with introductions from presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell, here is your chance to put your own sleuthing and quizzical knowledge to the Only Connect test. https://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Review If you love BBC’s Only Connect you will love this book, there is an introduction with fascinating information about how the show was created from Victoria Coren Mitchell, followed by a selection of the challenges arranged in the four rounds as the quiz. What we loved was the way the answers follow the question, so no need to keep turning to the back of the book! It’s a great book for Autumn evenings, either on your own or with friends and family.

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Sundays in Paris An insider's guide to the best places to eat, drink and explore – and every other day of the week - Yasmin Zeinab London Sketchbook- Jason Brooks Synopsis: Sundays are famously a dead zone in Paris, with visitors confronted with one 'closed' sign after another. So frustrated was Parisian resident Yasmin Zeinab that she came to the rescue with Sundays in Paris to reveal the best places to eat, drink and explore on le dimanche. (The spots are also pretty good on the other days of the week too.)

Synopsis:This follow-up to Jason Brooks’s highly successful Paris Sketchbook is a stunning gift book that brings the big smoke to life through beautiful imagery. From the West End to the Square Mile and from Liberty to hipster hangouts, Brooks explores modern-day London through his unique visual repertoire that unites high fashion, fine art and traveller’s sketches made on the fly.

Sundays in Parisis a beautiful guide that captures the “joie de vivre” of Paris and gives readers the inside track on the city. It provides beautiful images of and detailed information on a hand-picked selection of cafes, restaurants, bars, museums, galleries, shops and markets – all of them open on a Sunday.

Although best known for his gorgeous fashion illustrations, which feature regularly in Vogue and Elle, travel has been a recurrent theme in Brooks’s work and, with this new volume, his picturesque adventures continue to amuse and inspire. Part guide book, part illustrated journal, this whimsical take on the swinging city will appeal to both London lovers and fashionistas.

Perfect for weekend visitors and expats living in Paris, the guide also features walking itineraries and general tips on navigating the City of Light. https://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Review This is a really helpful book especially for weekend travellers, starting with an introduction, map, plus halfday and full day itineraries, this delightful book then details places to eat, drink and explore with photographs and details about the venue.

Sumptuous production with different stocks and inks will make this a must for anyone who loves fashion illustration and beautiful books. https://www.amazon.co.uk Hot Brands Cool Places Review This is an absolutely stunning book. The illustrations are sublime and this book is a joy to browse, it’s a magical take on the city’s famous and best loved landmarks, but also captures the intimacy of some of our most favourite places.

We absolutely loved it!

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If you are planning a trip to Paris, this is a wonderful taster of what you can look forward to enjoying.

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THE BODY SHOP® VANILLA PUMPKIN BODY BUTTER Fall into the spirit of autumn celebrations with our deliciously scented Vanilla Pumpkin Body Butter, in limited edition seasonal packaging inspired by the traditions of Central and South America’s Dia de los Muertos. Infused with handpicked vanilla from Madagascar.

THE BODY SHOP® VANILLA PUMPKIN HAND CREAM Deliciously scented Vanilla Pumpkin Hand Cream, in limited edition packaging inspired by the traditions of Central and South America’s Dia de los Muertos. This limited edition hand cream absorbs quickly to soften and help protect the hands https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/

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