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Contents JUNE 2018

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64 C U LT U R E

10 ABSOLUTELY LOVES

FOOD & DRINK 42 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

14 AGENDA

45 FOOD REVIEW

10 things we’re coveting this month

Diary dates for June

17 BIG TOP FUN

Giffords Circus returns to Chiswick

News from the industry

L'assagino in Richmond

INTERIORS 48 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

FA S H I O N

25 JEWELLERY

Bling on a bird theme

26 ASCOT STYLE GUIDE

What to wear and how to wear it

53 BACK TO YOUR ROOTS

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y 35 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

T R AV E L 64 AT HOME IN PARADISE Exploring the Scilly Isles

37 PERFUME

The story of Eau de Cologne

PROPERTY 80 LIVING THE DREAM

This month’s best beauty buys

News and views from the world of design

51 SPINNING AROUND

Our pick of plates

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FIFTEEN

Editor’s

Our new favourite restaurant is Jamie Oliver's outpost at Watergate Bay, for the views, the vibe and of course the food. fifteencornwall.co.uk

LETTER ABSOLUTELY’S favourite coastal pieces and places

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e're nursing a slight obsession with Cornwall this month.

Anywhere coastal in fact, but particularly Cornwall, after our recent visit.

British beaches seem to have improved significantly since I was a child, though I'm aware that this sounds unrealistic. It used to always be raining and the ice cream shop was never open, but these days there's lots of fresh seafood, surfing lessons, white sand and natural beauty, whether in Cornwall or Kent or Scilly. The Scilly Isles are another obsession, for their sheer remoteness and stunning landscapes, as well as for their amazing flora and fauna. And while we're looking beyond London, there's also Ascot this month, so we're looking at the annual style guides for inspiration. The magazine also has the usual mix of local events, shops and property – we hope you enjoy it.

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HIDDEN HUT Biding our time before we visit in person, we'll be making our own ceviche, Cornwall style. thehiddenhut.co.uk

Absolutely the best swimwear, we think. heidiklein.com

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SCP These lovely fishy platters are just what we want to be serving our lobster on. scp.co.uk

PENDLE HARTE EDITOR

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Tresco's beaches are some of the UK's finest – and worth the Caribbean-scale journey time. tresco.co.uk

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Wish LIST 10 things we Absolutely love COMPILED BY

WESTERN EDGE Unlimited horizons and absolute freedom. The SS18 collection from Ottod'Ame takes the wearer from the timeless elegance of European capitals to the dry heat of Texas with ruffles, fringing, light denim and earthy hues. ameliesfollies.co.uk

New Tricks Respectful of heritage, inspired by reinvention, Suntory Whisky Toki expresses both what is authentic and what is next.

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SUMMER LOVING

We love the latest collection from The London Tea Dress Company for its effortless day-to-evening silhouettes and fun, flirty prints.

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H OL IDAY H E RO Make a statement with this ‘Vive Les Vacances’ slogan print pouch.

Distinctly French in feel and fashionably fun, this versatile clutch will take you from boat party to bar. £35; whistles.com

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STATEMENT MAKING

Jonathan Anderson continues to push design boundaries with unexpected twists and unique aesthetic. Try these sphere earrings with a plain t-shirt to spice up an ordinary ensemble. £295; farfetch.com

CULT MUST-HAVE

The minute GANNI's offering grows, so does our wish list, and these 'Olive' mules are going straight to the top. Wear yours with one of the label's cult dresses. £180; net-a-porter.com

DREAM TEAM alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet has launched a capsule collection with Instagram art sensation Donald Robertson. Robertson's vibrant palette perfectly embodies Bendet's creative spirit. Expect printed bombers, bold motifs and statement pieces. aliceandolivia.com

EDITOR’S PICK

SCENT OF SUMMER

Inspired by the everyday, Seletti has been blending its artful creations since the 60s.

The Candle Flower delivers the floral freshness promised by its appearance. £48; selfridges.com

CO LO U R S P L AS H With a focus on creating pieces for every body type and naming them after inspirational women, Sian Swimwear is a fashion cult favourite.

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Modern Bohemian

French jewellry designer Aurélie Bidermann is renowned for her exquisite craftsmanship. Inspired by nature, the Positano ring reflects the bohemia of the collection. £242; farfetch.com

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Irma Gruenholz, Fruit of the Forest; World Illustration Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, 7-20 June; somersethouse.org.uk

What’s On 20 • Giffords Circus 23 • Theatre Review 25 A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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The Agenda LO N D O N ’S H OT T E ST H A P P E N I N G S

MUSIC

The Bob Dylan Story 28 June THE EXCHAN GE T WIC K ENH AM

This definitive live concert series celebrates rock music’s greatest icon. Now Bob Dylan and ‘The Band’ transport you back to the Nobel prizewinner’s glory days with an authentic and affectionate show featuring smash hits Lay Lady Lay and Hurricane. 75 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BW; exchangetwickenham.co.uk

D AY O U T

Climb the Great Pagoda O NGO I NG • K EW GA RDEN S

The Great Pagoda was completed in 1762 as a gift for Princess Augusta, the founder of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. It offered one of the highest and finest views of London.

Following a major restoration project, this summer guests can once again venture 253 steps up to the top and enjoy spectacular views across the capital.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond, TW9; kew.org

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F E S T I VA L

The Bedford Park Festival 8-24 June VARIOUS LOCAT IONS

The Bedford Park Festival is one of the summer highlights of the local year.

For 2018, the jam-packed schedule features a range of events across art, photography, film, poetry, music and more, in celebration of Chiswick’s wonderful sense of community, with all proceeds going to charity. bedfordparkfestival.org

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Tinkling the Ivories

Win Tickets

23 & 24 June

F E S T I VA L

MUSIC

PELHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL

The first Wimbledon International Piano Concert grants amateur pianists the opportunity to get up on stage and show the SW19 neighbourhood what they’ve got. Sponsored by Hanna Pianos, it aims to bring together young and adult pianists to share their passion for music with others in a fun and relaxed environment.

Audiences can catch the action of the competition on 23 June and enjoy The Winners’ Concert on 24 June.

Southey Road, SW19; wimbledonpiano.com

KEW THE MUSIC 10-15 July KEW GARD ENS

Kew the Music is back with six days of glorious summer picnic concerts that promise to be a hit among all generations of music lovers.

T H E AT R E

LEGALLY BLONDE

Dance-pop sensation Steps will be opening the festival this year and we’ve teamed up with Kew the Music to offer you the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to see the them on Tuesday 10 July. Expect smash hits, nineties nostalgia and dance floor anthems, as well as all the boisterous, high-energy pop extravagance the band is known for. Your VIP prize will include a sumptious two-course summer BBQ, served within the gorgeous Grade I listed Orangery.

Relax and enjoy the expertly prepared British produce ahead of watching the concert from the exclusively reserved enclosure.

18-23 June N EW W I M B LE D O N TH E ATR E

This Month’s Must See

The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical based on the best-loved movie heads to south west London with Eastenders’ Rita Simons as Paulette Bonafonte. When popular sorority sister Elle Woods is dumped by her boyfriend for a more serious girlfriend, she puts down the credit cards and picks up the books in this all-singing, all-dancing, fun-filled, feel-good pink fest.

93 The Broadway, SW19; atgtickets.com

MICHAEL JACKSON: ON THE WALL F RO M 28 JU NE • N ATION AL PORTRAIT GALLERY

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lmost a decade after his death, the National Portrait Gallery stage a major exhibition on the man in the mirror. In the year of Michael Jackson’s would-be 60th birthday, explore the influence he had on some of the leading names in contemporary art with over 40 works from the likes of Andy Warhol, Grayson Perry and many more.

Answer the following question correctly for your chance to win.

Entries should be sent to marketing@zest-media.com by 1 July 2018. Please send us you answer, name and contact details.

KEW THE MUSIC 2018 SUMMER PICNIC CONCERTS LAST FOR: a) 10 days

b) 6 days

c) 14 days

For the latest information and details of the VIP Hospitality packages on offer or to book tickets, go to kewthemusic.org or call the 24-hour ticket hotline on 0844 871 8803

St Matin’s Place, WC2H; npg.org.uk

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Roll up…

Giffords’ fabulous circus returns to London this month Wo r d s E V E H E R B E R T

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iffords Circus celebrates the 250th anniversary of circus with a UK premiere tour of their new show, My Beautiful Circus.

The show will open on Friday 4 May at Fennels Farm, Stroud and comes to Chiswick House & Gardens on 28 June.

In 1768 near Westminster Bridge, equestrian rider Philip Astley drew out a 42-foot circle and filled it with jugglers, acrobats, clowns, strong men and bareback horse riders. This spectacle was the world’s very first circus.

My Beautiful Circus will feature some of the classical acts such as: death-defying acrobatics, enchanting domestic animals and fan-favourite of Giffords Circus comedic genius, Tweedy the clown. Circus-goers can enjoy dining at Giffords exclusive rustic restaurant, Circus Sauce that tours with them. Circus Sauce serves a set three -course menu that changes weekly, using seasonal produce from the surrounding area.

“Death-defying acrobatics, enchanting animals and Tweedy the clown” Founder, and producer Nell Gifford has said: “We are so thrilled to be taking part of the celebration of the 250th year of circus.

Show director Cal McCrystal and I have been asking ourselves: What makes the circus so magnetic? What is conjured up by the word circus? Why do we want to run away with the circus? What would the most beautiful circus look like? I hope that next year’s show will answer all those questions and more.” giffordscircus.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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The Great Spectacle 250 Years of the Summer Exhibition

12 June – 19 August Join the RA. Friends go free

William Powell Frith, A Private View at the Royal Academy, 1881 (detail), 1883. Oil on canvas, 102.9 x 195.6 cm. A Pope Family Trust, courtesy Martin Beisly

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ABSOLUTE HELL

The National’s stylish revival of Rodney Ackland's rarely perfomed play

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t's a beautiful set, all tassled lampshades and soft furnishings, a detailed and naturalistic recreation of a Soho dive in the 1940s.

This is La Vie en Rose, where a crowd of drinkers spanning struggling writers, American soldiers, elderly ladies, young socialites and damaged souls of varying ages and states of mind gather nightly to 'escape reality'.

Outside the club, the war may be over but memories of the 'horror camps' are raw and there's a sense of unsettlement about an upcoming election, illustrated by a Labour

Party office taking residence opposite the club as a permanent on-stage presence.

Last performed at the National in 1995, with Judi Dench, the play is hugely entertaining as a patchwork of small stories and scenes, without having much by way of actual unified plot. The cast is vast – about 30 people on stage at once for much of the duration – and their complex, alcohol-fuelled relationships with each other drive the show bringing lots of comedy as well as a serious look at the realities of Soho's sleazy nightlife.

A lone prostitute Memorable

“Complex, alcohol-fuelled relationships drive the show”

ABSOLUTELY reviews…

performances come from Charles Edwards as Hugh Marriner, a failing and increasingly desperate writer, bumblingly English and comically awkward as well as Eileen Walsh, who gets the most laughs as shouty religious loon Madge, appearing at intervals to insist loudly that Jesus's actual birth happened on Boxing Day. Patricia England is a delightfully confused woman who gets the wrong end of the stick about Siegfried Sassoon early on and keeps going with it, while Lizzie Clachan's dark, rose-tinted set is visually rich and interesting right up until the building collapses, signifying the end of an era.

Eveybody likes to watch other people behaving badly, and this is what we're doing, with an ultimate sense of doom. Characters are grotesque, lecherous, debauched and simply drunk, while the stylish set and elegant period costumes make it a visually rich performance. At just over three hours with two breaks, it's certainly lengthy – but the pace is entertaining and it's never dull.

Ultimately, it's a winning show.

VERDICT

Entertaining and clever, this is a winner ★★★★★ ABSOLUTE HELL UNTIL 16 JUNE; Tickets: 020 7452 3000 nationaltheatre.org.uk A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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A magical outdoor tale for all the family

Life is suddenly turned upside down and everything becomes curiouser and curiouser…

This summer, join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other. Lewis Carroll’s classic story is cleverly lifted from the page and beautifully brought to life in Glenn Elston’s highly acclaimed production.

Life is suddenly turned upside down for Alice, so join her as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and lands in the magical world of “Wonderland”. It’s a roller-coaster of a story as she bravely bounces from one unexpected and amazing situation to the next.

There’s a wildly curious assortment of characters.

Bump into the skittish, constantly late White Rabbit, sing along with the Dodo and other birds in the Caucaus race and meet the pepper obsessed Duchess and her extremely crazy cook.

The Cheshire Cat will leave you with a grin and you can’t fail to miss Humpty Dumpty on his way to meet Tweedledum and Tweedledee as they tell the tale of the Walrus and the Carpenter. What might seem slightly silly then becomes downright absurd as the Mad Hatter arrives with the March Hare and the Dormouse to have a grand old time with Alice at the tea party. As a magnificent finale, join the Queen of Hearts and her parade of cards.

This is where everyone, both young and a perhaps a little bit older, can be part of the fun.

Presented in a bright performance style, with colourful costumes, interactive games and catchy songs this is a perfect way to go on a wonderful Wonderland adventure with the entire family.

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CULTURE • THEATRE

ROUND UP

Best in

SHOW

Get the most out of London’s theatre scene with our top stage picks for the month

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie ★★★★★

MUST SEE

From 4 June DONMAR WAREHOUSE

In the centenary year of her birth, Muriel Spark’s iconic novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is brought to the stage in an arresting new adaption. It follows Miss Jean Brodie as she presides over her ‘set’ at Marcia Blaine School for Girls. Great teachers leave a mark. Miss Jean Brodie’s will never be erased.

41 Earlham Street, WC2H; donmarwarehouse.com

By H E L E N B R O W N

The King and I ★★★★★

From 21 June LONDON PALLADIUM

Takao Osawa, the multi-award-winning actor and star of one of Japan’s most popular television series, JIN, will join the cast of The King and I to play Kralahome, trusted adviser to The King of Siam. With a score packed with beloved classics and a story set in 1860s Bangkok, expect a rich, engaging and unmissable musical masterpiece.

8 Argyll Street, W1F; kingandimusical.co.uk

Genesis Inc. ★★★★★

From 22 June

THE KING AND I THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE

Killer Joe ★★★★★

HAMPSTEAD THEATRE

Ongoing

Jemma Kennedy’s breakthrough play debuts this month, delivering a blisteringly entertaining tale of 21st century capitalism. This richly imaginative and topical new comedy follows Serena and Jeff as they navigate the privatisation of human reproduction.

How far would you go to defy biology?

Eton Avenue, NW3; hampsteadtheatre.com

TRAFALGAR STUDIOS 1

The Moderate Soprano

Orlando Bloom returns to the stage as police detective and part-time contract killer, Joe Cooper in this tense and gut-twisting thriller from Tracy Letts.

Cooper is hired by the Smith family to murder their estranged matriarch for her insurance money, but the plan spirals when he comes face-to-face with their innocent daughter.

14 Whitehall, SW1A; killerjoeplay.com

★★★★★

Until 30 June DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE

David Hare’s critically acclaimed play about the love story at the heart of Glyndebourne transfers to the West End from its sold-out run at Hampstead Theatre. The Moderate Soprano tells the story of John Christie’s formidable vision, born out of his adoration for the beautiful soprano Audrey Mildmay and how his innate passion for opera became a gift to the nation.

St Martin’s Lane, WC2N; themoderatesoprano.com

KILLER JOE

THE MODERATE SOPRANO

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Jewellery: Birds of a feather 31 The shoot: Ascot’s Style Guide 32 A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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Flying High Make a statement with Absolutely’s round-up of bird-themed jewellery

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A fresh scent, tanning revolution, and this season’s coolest launches B y C H A R LOT T E E M E R S O N

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MADE IN THE SHADE SW I S S C L I N I C

The days of fake tan streaks and stains are over as Swiss Clinic develops a duo tanning process designed for a natural glow and hydrating experience. Daily Self Tan Drops and Hydrating Self Tan Pads will have you holiday ready in no time. Duo, £45. swissclinic.co.uk

COLOUR POP F E N T Y B E AU T Y BY R I H A N N A

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna makes way for a new collection called Beach, Please! Her sophomore launch embraces a bright and bold colour palette inspired by Rihanna's island life upbringing. £22-28. harveynichols.com

FLORAL FINISH OSCAR DE LA RENTA

One of the globe's most-loved perfume brands, Oscar De La Renta, launches its new fragrance Bella Blanca. With touches of dewy freesia, sambac and creamy sandalwood, this white floral perfume is timeless and feminine, perfect for all women. £81. (100ml) libertylondon.com

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ith over 90 salons nationwide, there’s no doubt that Rush Hair & Beauty knows what they’re doing. The franchise has 20 years of expertise paired with a passionate award-winning team, so I'm confident I am in safe hands for mysignature cut and finish.

Upon entering the salon I’m immediately offered a complimentary glass of prosecco. After a quick chat with my consultant, Dominic, about what cut would best suit my face, I’m led over to the sink for a hair wash and the most divine scalp massage.

Once I’m back in the chair, I get a rundown of the fantastic Kerastase products that will be used in my hair; their Elixir Ultime, a hair oil to ensure a silky smooth finish, the Ciment Thermique to protect my hair throughout the blow-dry, and the Fluidissime anti-frizz spray to take care of any remaining fly-aways.

I walk away from the salon grinning ear to ear, beyond satisfied with this experience. I've never been so pleased.

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EAU DE COLOGNE

How fresh combinations of lemon, lavender and herbs created an iconic and enduring concept B y M I C H A E L D O N OVA N

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here is nothing quite like the refreshing scent of Eau de Cologne.

It is uplifting, cleansing and helps one feel perky.

Eau de Cologne dates back to 1709, when the first fragrance bearing this title was created – not by a German perfumer, but by an Italian.

Giovanni Maria Farina was born in Italy in 1685 and settled in Cologne, founding what is now the oldest working perfume factory. He created his fragrance masterpiece in 1709 and named it 'Eau de Cologne' in gratitude at having been granted citizenship by his adopted home.

His inspiration for the fragrance appears in a letter to his brother. "My fragrance is reminiscent of a spring morning in Italy after the rain; of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, bergamot, cedrat and the blooms and herbs of my home.” Farina's Eau de Cologne become an international sensation almost overnight. In a world without proper sanitation this light, refreshing scent was spritzed onto a handkerchief and held under the nose to ward off unpleasant odours. The aristocracy embraced it as the very last word in refinement and Farina's fortunes were assured.

This fragrance is still made in the same place, by the same family who have not tampered with the original formula.

Almost 100 years later, in 1794, what is perhaps the most famous Eau de Cologne of all was created

“It is refreshing, uplifting and cleansing”

- '4711'. Named after the address of its maker Wilhelm Mülhens, this 'miracle water' was actually intended as a remedy tonic to be ingested undiluted or mixed with wine. When Napoleon Bonaparte decreed in 1810 that all recipes used for medication must publicly list their ingredients, Muhlens, unwilling to divulge the secret of his formula, marketed 4711 as fragrance instead. It became extremely fashionable in the early 20th century, rivalling Chanel No 5 in popularity. The combination of bergamot, lemon, and orange is revitalising, while calming heart notes of lavender and rosemary offer a herbal bite. Neroli is used at the base, its bitter effervescence driving the scent forward.

The term Eau de Cologne has lost its meaning over the centuries. Is it the strength of the fragrance (traditionally under 5% concentration) or a combination of certain ingredients? Now it has become that a blanket term to describe a summery scent, usually containing citrus, lavender and herbal notes.

Agua de Colonnia Concentrada from Alvarez Gomez in Madrid dates to 1912, another recipe that has been protected by generations of the same family. This is a lemon fragrance like no other, while Hierbas de Ibiza, inspired by the scents of the beautiful island, uses natural essences of orange and lemon peel, thyme, lavender, sage, verbena, jasmine and orange blossom. And finally, a new and exciting collection of colognes, the La Veritable Collection from Parfums Cadentia, comprises five modern masterpieces that combine traditional concepts with a thoroughly modern approach.

Apply liberally on a warm evening's commute. Stay fragrant.

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EDITOR’S PICK

REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask (50ml), £65 ren.com

TATA HARPER Resurfacing Mask, £54; tataharperskincare.com

REN AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum (200ml) ren.com

DIOR Diorskin Nude Air Powder, Shade: 02 Amber, £36.50; diorskincom

UDO Vida Glow Beauty Skin Powder, £64; vidaglow.com

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Face Primer, £38.50; charlottetilburycom

FRESH Rose Face Mask, £52; johnlewis.com

Brighten up your summer skincare regime with these illuminating hero-products

YSL ELEMIS Total Glow Bronzing Moisturer For Face, £31; elemis.com

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Renergi Multi Glow Day Cream, £64; houseoffraser.co.uk

CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick, Shade: Blush, £35; chanel.com

HOURGLASS Illume Sheer Colour Trio, Shade: Sunset, £56; spacenkcom

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Are you suffering from hip or knee pain?

Free information event Tuesday 19 June 6.45pm for a 7pm start at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital

Hip and knee pain, whether caused through every day wear and tear, or through a sports injury, can interfere with every day life and stop you doing the things you love.

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LANGLEY’S RESTAURANT & WINE BAR “Good Food, Good Wine, Good Times” Everything you would expect from a Restaurant & more... Langley’s caters for everyone’s needs, albeit a quiet cosy dinner for two or a Private Party for any celebration in our gorgeous function room, we have it all. Private Function Room, Weddings, Birthday parties, Canapé Functions, Afternoon Tea Parties, Business Dinners.

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PERFECT PRESENTATION SARTORIA Beautiful dishes are the rule at Sartoria, where Italian chef Francesco Mazzei serves an all-day dining menu, inspired by his home region of Calabria. sartoria-restaurant.co.uk

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GRAPE news Wine recommendations for the month

TASTING NOTES

London’s food news and most exciting openings this June

By GEORGIA MCVEIGH

By PED MILLICHAMP FROM THE WILLOW

Prosecco Brut Argeo Ruggeri, 11%  £28 bottle A classic and elegant Prosecco with tiny bubbles and a fresh bouquet. Floral notes merge harmoniously into a fruity complexity with an intense aroma reminiscent of golden apple.  Pair with The Willow’s Grilled Brill fish

Saumur Blanc La Cabriole Cave de Saumur, 12.5%  £27 bottle / £7.20 for 175ml Aromas of honey and honeysuckle can be found on the nose, while the palate is light, dry and crisp.

It has a balanced acidity and a lingering finish of quince, melon and honeydew.  Pair with The Willow’s vegan Falafel Burger

Cotes du Rhone Rouge Domaine de la Janasse, 13.5%  £32 bottle Janasse's Côtes du Rhône puts others' Châteauneuf du Pape to shame. From the phenomenal 2016 vintage, this velvety red is vibrant with spicy complexity.  Pair with The Willow’s grass-fed ribeye steak

THE WILLOW REAL FOOD RESTAURANT The Willow offers natural and biodynamic wines using organic and minimal intervention methods.

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Insta-ready F E YA

In the age of Instagram, many London cafés are overhauling their menus to offer dozens of aesthetically pleasing dishes for that perfect arty shot. The new Feya in Marylebone might just top them all, and best of all the superfood lattes, intricate smoothies and colourful avocado toast taste just as good as they look.

23 James Street, W1U; feya.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK• NOTES Our pick of the best

TASTE OF

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13~17 JUNE

Taste of London is returning this June to showcase the capital's best, most innovative restaurants, chefs, and food brands. Set to attract to 55,000 people, cuisines from all corners of the world will be meeting for a flavour explosion in the heart of Regent's Park. Here's a pick of our favourite foodie experiences to look forward to:

FREAK SCENE

TASTE JAPAN AKIRA

Japan House London is the much anticipated taste of the Orient that will bring Japanese art, design, technology and most importantly, food to Kensington High Street. Chef Akira Shimizu will be bringing his authentic 'trinity of cooking' approach (food, tableware and presentation) to the capital, and promises a diverse range of cuisine, from Wagyu beef over a flame grill to traditional drinks.

101-111 Kensington High Street, W8; japanhouselondon.uk

This Pan-Asian restaurant started as a pop-up in Clerkenwell, went from strength to strength and is now fully established in Soho. Previously Head Chef at Nobu, creator Scott Hallsworth will be serving up Chili crab and avocado wonton 'Bombs', and Salmon sashimi salad.

SAVOUR LEBANON

COMPTOIR LIBANAIS

Since its inception in 2008, Comptoir Libanais has taken London by storm with inventive and delicious Lebanese cuisine.

Offering traditional hummous and baba ghanuj alongside some lesser known dishes, it's an authentic taste of the Middle East.

2A Riverside Walk, KT1; comptoirlibanais.com

BAR DOURO

Bringing a taste of Portugal to London, Bar Douro was masterminded by Max Graham, who spent his childhood in Porto. It will be serving traditional Portuguese dishes such as salt cod hash and milk-fed lamb roll.

EL PASTOR

Known all over London for their outstanding Tacos, El Pastor's stall at Taste will be serving the best of Mexico with Tinga Tostadas and special short ribs.

MODERN INDIA ROZANA

BEE HAPPY B L AC K B E E H O N E Y

The British honey bee has had a tough time, but, after near extinction from over farming, they're back on the rise. Black Bee Honey is dedicated to the preservation of honey bees. After finding the best honey, they ensure that the bees are left well alone, as nature intended, and the result is single-origin, happy tasting honey. All the humans do is coarsely filter out any impurities.

Available to buy at various locations; blackbeehoney.co

Bringing the flavour of India right to your doorstep, RozAna is Kingston's best kept secret.

Blending the modern with the traditional, it features specials such as quail biryani and chocolate samosas. Perfect for a truly different experience.

4-8 Kingston Hill, KT2;

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Casa Mia provides a big selection of set menus through the week, alongside an extensive a la carte menu. We cater for all occasions, from private parties to business meetings and all family celebrations children’s set menus also available. We do have regular live music events.

Please check Facebook page & website.

Ristorante Sorrento is a traditional Italian family run restaurant. We tailor make our set menus to cater for all taste buds and needs, including preferences and allergies. We have an extensive wine list which is designed to compliment the high standard of our ingredients, and a broad range of personal tastes.

Please check our Facebook page and website for information about our live music events.

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Sorrento Restaurant

55-57 Bridge Road, East Molesey KT8 9ER

379 Ewell Road, Tolworth- Surrey KT6 7DE

020 8979 5490 • info@casamiahamptoncourt.co.uk

020 8390 6921 • info@ristorantesorrento.com

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ABSOLUTELY eats out…

“The small and cosy interior gives off the feeling of a family run restaurant in Sicily”

L’ASSAGGINO Simple, fresh and traditional Italian food

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FOOD Simple, fresh Italian dishes

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’assaggino brings the flavours and authenticity of Italy directly to the heart of Richmond.

Its location on a rustic side road, and the small and cosy interior of the restaurant itself gives off the feeling of a family run restaurant in Sicily.

The warm and welcoming staff only add to the Italian illusion, and as we sit down, they make sure we are fully informed about the large selection of fresh pasta they make in house as well as the fresh and carefully sourced ingredients used in each dish, and we fully relax into the setting that has small tables placed

close to each other for intimacy. The menu is typically Italian, offering traditional pasta dishes and risottos that are beautifully crafted and contain of all the love and flavour you’d expect to find in Italy.

The evening begins with a selection of flavoursome starters.

There is fresh bread for dipping in a tangy and thick tomato sauce and an oozing burrata, bursting with a rich and creamy centre. This is accompanied by a sharp traditional Sicilian caponata, consisting mainly of aubergine, which plays off the creaminess of the cheese to provide the seasoning and saltiness that the burrata lacks. Our final starter

DECOR Cosy and intimate, with an Italian feel

PRICE Starters from £5 and mains from £8

VERDICT Perfect for a simple, delicious, reasonably priced meal

is a zesty octopus salad, which complements and rounds off the first courses nicely.

For our main course, the staff recommend two of the most popular dishes on the menu - the pappardelle al ragu di Agnello, a stew where lamb is carefully marinated in a well-rounded herb mix for six to eight hours and served over fresh pasta. The lamb itself is melt-inthe-mouth and tender. The other recommendation is tagliolini con pesto di mare, and it’s clear why it’s such a popular dish. Filled to the brim with only the freshest of seafood, it boasts baby prawns, mussels, squid and clams atop a bed of fresh tagliolini: in short, any seafood lovers dream. Both dishes are accompanied with a glass of tasteful wine, that complement the intricate flavours of the dishes.

L’assaggino is perfect if you’re looking for the “fresh food, simple ingredients and good wine” of Italy - at a very reasonable price. It’s a truly romantic setting, where you are well looked after and all of the food is simple and delicious. ● L’ASSAGINO 9 Paved Court, Richmond TW9 1LZ lassaggino.co.uk A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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INTERIORS NOTES

Ideas, designs and styles for your home

By PENDLE HARTE

Home Florals CHRISTIAN LACROIX

In two years, the collaboration between the House of Christian Lacroix and Roche Bobois hasn't once disappointed.

Now, they've launched a furniture collection draped in flora and fauna to up the stakes. christian-lacroix.com

PATTERN REVIVAL VITRA

Alexander Girard’s bold geometric black and white designs are as striking now as they were in 1960s New York, and undoubtedly attract the eye. Combined with his gold candle holders, Vitra are onto a winner. vitra.com

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Abode Living Bamboo mirror abodeliving.co.uk

Alexandra and Pearl Rattan sofa, £695 alexandraandpearl.co.uk

Habitat Nadia bed, £550 habitat.co.uk

UTILISE ART

CREATIVE CURVES SCP

The curves of the Continuous Sectional Sofa by Faudet Harrison make it a striking addition to any living area. It takes its inspiration from upholstery designs of the 1920s. scp.co.uk

Out There Interiors Classic peacock chair, £675 outthereinteriors.com

JESSICA HANS

Handmade, natural materials and a deliberately uneven surface are just some of the reasons we love these Jessica Hans vases. Hans' normally abstract designs have been transformed into functional objects for her collaboration with HAY. hay.dk

EDITOR’S PICK

John Lewis Lyssa pendant, £60 johnlewis.com

FLOOR SHOW ACCESSORIZE

Lagoon Hubsch easy chair, £360 vivalagoon.co.uk

Accessorize has launched its first ever collection of rugs, available at The Rug Seller. All 15 designs are characterised by Accessorize's signature hand-crafter/bohemian edge and vibrant colours. therugseller.co.uk

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Butterfly lady china plate, £25 chaseandwonder.com

Paradise King plate £107 thelongeststay.com

MADE Sanna tapas plate, set of four, £12 made.com

EDITOR’S PICK

MARIMEKKO Siirtolapuutarha_ salad_platter £69 marimekko.com

ABODE LIVING Poppi dinner plate £15.50 abodeliving.co.uk

HABITAT Estor plate £20 habitat.co.uk

FARLO Marble swirl dinner plate, £17.50 farlo.io

PRINTER + TAILOR Klevering turquoise fish plate £27.50 printerandtailor.com

SPINNING AROUND Your life on a plate with HOME’s edit of the best platters

By P E A R L B OY D

LAUREN DICKINSON CLARKE Shoe of Eden plate £48 historicroyalpalaces.com

SCP Animal platters £90 scp.co.uk

CREATIVE TOPS Mikasa dining plate £5 amazon.co.uk

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Plant rack, £595 scp.co.uk

STUPID EGG Hettie Tall, £12.95 stupidegg.co.uk

URBAN AVENUE Sling hanging planters, £24 urbanavenue.co.uk

SERAX Tabor pot, small, £37 scp.co.uk

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Hanging pots, £9.99 capitalgardens.co.uk

A NEW TRIBE Large shallow planter, £180 anewtribe.co.uk

Mon Planter, £70 scp.co.uk

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YAHALOMIS Yucca planter, £15 oostor.com

MADE Savannah set of two Terrazzo planters , £89 made.com

FERM LIVING Plant stand, £32 fermliving.com

MODERNICA Case Study planter, £295 scp.co.uk

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Laura Spring, textile maker and designer, has eclectic tastes lauraspring.co.uk

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MY FAVOURITE BUILDING…

‘Peas’ Wallhanging in red and pink, a double-sided screen printed fabric wallhanging, inspired by the Finnish form of weaving knowns as täkänä (£135).

This is more of a group of buildings really, but I love Portmeirion inWales. A colourful, eclectic collection nestled away on the Welsh coast - it’s really magical.

MY STYLE ICON…

My favourite holiday destination…

Finland. It’s got so much - incredible lakes, stunning countryside, beautiful design, Moomins, Marimekko and opportunities to see the northern lights.

It’s the best.

Candice-Marie from Nuts in May. I love a big sweater and bobble hat, maybe because I live in Scotland where it comes in useful about 80% of the year.

MY FAVOURITE PIECE OF ART… Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Room

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KIDS & EDUCATION

STRANGER THINGS MINI RODINI Mini Rodini's newest collection is inspired by Netflix's Stranger Things and kittens, so think 1980s style spaceships and cut cat faces. minirodini.com

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LITTLE CREATIVE FACTORY

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SMALL TALK A raffia sun hat, punk tots and dance-inspired fashion

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arcelona-based Little Creative Factory is that rare thing: a clothing brand that appears to be genuinely animated by the forms, fantasies and phenomena of the outside world – and able to translate that energy into clothes that are at once simple and utterly distinctive. Too often, brands come up with a collection to which they retrospectively peg inspirations.

But Little Creative Factory’s ideas and enthusiasms are stitched into every seam of its products. The latest collection, Dancers, offers a playful reimagining of ballet skirts, jazz bodysuits and tap dresses; the soft baby hoodies wouldn’t look out of place in the New York dance milieu of Frances Ha while little bodysuits and apron skirts look like they’ve been snipped out of a Degas. In fact, the painter is an important reference point throughout: there’s a dress named for him, and the entire collection is suff used with the pale, dreamy hues found in his work. littlecreativefactory.com

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EDUCATION • FOCUS

Think SMART If the thought of revision is getting you down…some wise words

By JAC K I D E A K I N

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inally, the sun is shining, the hawthorn is flowering and thoughts turn to hazy, lazy days of summer. However, the prospect of relaxation and beach holidays could be being blighted by the nearer view on the horizon – yes, the exam season is here. It’s that time of year when pupils (and parents?) may lose sight of all the other aspects of school and make exams their sole focus. As parents, you are already very aware that skills such as time-management and prioritising tasks develop over a lifetime, but it’s scant consolation when faced with a teenager who either

does not know where to start or has gone into revision over-drive. So, on to some pearls of wisdom that experience has taught us over many, many exam seasons at St Catherine’s.

First of all, not all stress is negative. Eustress is “beneficial” stress which actually can be motivating. It is what makes us get out of bed in the morning.

Psychologists talk about the “arousal curve” which leads to peak performance – this is what we all need in order to achieve our best.

‘Having butterflies’ is perfectly normal.

In our experience, the students who show more signs of negative stress, what is termed distress, are

“Having butterflies is perfectly normal”

those who plan poorly or who have ridiculously high expectations. If your teenager is a poor planner they may need considerable support to build a revision timetable which is very structured, with clear time constraints and objectives to be covered, making it feel manageable and achievable. Your daughter or son should always feel confident that help is available – maybe from a teacher, or, perhaps, from a friend who might share a revision plan. Dealing with ridiculously high expectations - whether self-imposed or not - is a trickier problem, closely tied up with their sense of identity and self-worth. Excessive expectations can be a source of stress and anxiety for students.

The Goldilocks rule applies – too little or too much and it is no good.

Challenging but realistic should be the guiding principle.

You may feel you are constantly walking on egg shells, achieving a fine balance between being the completely hands-off parent who lets their teenager ‘get on with it’, unsupervised and, at the other end of the spectrum, is the ‘Tiger parent’ who can create more stress through well-meant but perceived intrusive questioning and offers of help. Just bringing in a surprise cup of tea in the middle of revision or making a favourite meal and occasionally insisting on a night off could make a difference. Being the dispenser of hugs and tissues too is all part of making these next few weeks easier all round.

Final thoughts – examination results do not define us. In the world of work, it is our experience and personal skills which are more important than exam results.

Exams are just a phase within the cycle of the school year. “This too will pass.”

M R S JAC K I D E A K I N Director of Studies, St Catherine’s, Bramley www.stcatherines.info

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HOLIDAY HAVEN SCILLY ISLES

Outstandingly beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt, we discover the turquoise waters and white sands of the Scilly Isles. tresco.co.uk

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rtists have always been drawn to the Scilly Isles, the archipelago that lies 28 miles from the Cornish coast. The light, the improbably beautiful beaches with their Caribbean-white sand and Disney-like aquamarine water, the exotic fauna, the microclimate and the generally otherworldly feel to the region all make it special.

Because you’ve really got to want to come here. It might be in England but time-wise it’s definitely Long Haul – the journey time from London is similar to the Caribbean’s.

It’s an endless drive from London to Land’s End, especially accompanied by rain that ranges from pouring to torrential with grey skies, terrible visibility and pockets of flooding. But there’s a glimmer

Everything seems miniature and oldfashioned apart from the fauna, which is bizarre of blue sky in the distance as soon as we arrive at Land’s End airport, and from here the travelling gets more interesting. A 16-seater Skybus – too small even for hand luggage – takes about 15 minutes to reach St Mary’s, the only island with an airport (from the passenger windows it seems that the landing strip is obscured by rocks, which makes for an exciting descent) and from here it’s a car to the port, followed by a boat to Tresco, the privately-owned island where we are headed.

With a population of just 170, Tresco is a privately owned island run mainly as a timeshare business. Leased from the Duchy of Cornwall it the early 19th century, it is still run by the same family. There are no cars; everything seems miniature and old-fashioned apart from the fauna which is bizarre and exotic, all sprawling succulents and tropical palms. Think Postman Pat on the Galapagos. On Tresco, there’s a single pub, a church, a primary school, a shop, a spa, two restaurants and an art gallery, plus a ruined castle and the Abbey and that’s really it. At less than two miles long and with no street lighting, this is a calm and quiet place where you’re never far from an improbably beautiful beach and an impressive view.

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Island

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beach and the sea; at low tide a sandbank appears and creates a walkable route to Bryher, the next island, which is even smaller and has a population of only about 80 people (though it does have a fantastic hotel, Hell Bay).

The main highlight of Tresco is the Abbey Garden, often described as a perennial Kew without the glasshouse. Dating back to the 19th century, this subtropical garden is home to more than 20,000 species of plants from at least 80 countries and even in the depths of winter there are exotic plants in flower. Many of them that wouldn’t survive on the mainland just 30 miles away are able to thrive here thanks to the sheltered location and peculiar microclimate. These gardens were established by the 19th century proprietor of the islands, Augustus Smith, originally as a private garden within the grounds of the home that he designed and built on a site hosting the remains of a Benedictine Abbey. There were hardly any trees on the island and the gorse did not provide enough protection so

Augustus planted ‘shelterbelts’. The first were mainly deciduous trees such as, elm, sycamore, oak, and poplar, and later he planted Monterey cypress and Monterey pine which are fast growing and suited to coastal conditions. By building tall windbreaks, Smith channelled the weather up and over the network of walled enclosures.

He also carved three terraces from the rocky, south facing slope looking towards St Mary’s. The hotter, drier terraces at the top of the garden suit South African and Australian plants; those lower down provide the humidity that favours flora from New Zealand and South America.

Not only is the island home to a diversity of fauna but its wildlife is also remarkable.

This is one of the few places where the red squirrel still thrives, not having been bullied into extinction by its fiercer grey cousin.

There are no badgers, foxes or hedgehogs on Tresco and therefore the gentle red squirrel has no predators.

Sure, an island of this diminutive size lacks facilities. There is one shop and a bike

Among the Scilly Isles’ many loyal fans is artist Hugo Dalton. His latest range of wallpapers for The Paint and Paper Library (pictured above) is named after Tresco and features beautiful visualisations of the island’s landscapes and landmarks. He said: “The Isles of Scilly archipelago and Tresco in particular has been a place of joy and inspiration throughout my career. The clarity and calm of the Island has guided the creation of each individual wallpaper.” paintandpaperlibrary.com hire place, a post office (a very efficient one – our postcard arrived in London the next day) plus a pub, a brasserie, a restaurant and a spa – as well as, of course, an art gallery. The New Inn pub’s walls feature a potted history of the island with portraits of past residents and families as well as significant boats.

In all, this is an otherworldly spot with a strong sense of history and a wildly beautiful landscape. No wonder people keep returning after their first visit. We will too. tre s c o.c o.u k A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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f Cornwall’s north coast is all about surf, the south coast is all about beauty.

The insanely pretty village of Veryan on the Roseland peninsula, near beautiful St Mawes, is green and lush with exotic-looking fauna.

The Nare is brilliantly located directly on Carne Beach, a vast expanse of sand and sea that’s picture-book perfect. The Nare is a quirky and characterful privately owned hotel with a lot of personality. Owner Toby Ashcroft is on hand to welcome guests in person, while every inch of wall space is taken over by his mother’s extensive and diverse collection of art.

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ur family room has French windows on two sides allowing us to step directly into the gardens and the beach beyond. The view is stunning. The children sleep in a cosy cabin at the back; we have a seating area, a hugely comfortable bed and a spacious bathroom.

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s well as the beach, there are indoor and outdoor pools and a tennis court too. Resident artist Jeanni is on hand with art classes for all levels – we spent a happy morning learning to paint seascapes in acrylic and came away with new-found skills.

But the best activity here is the espionage adventure. Toby Ashworth’s enthusiasm for an elaborate scheme that invites guests to follow a series of clues – including a trip to St Mawes castle in his boat, the Alice Rose – is infectious and we spend a happy afternoon deciphering codes and hunting for information, all of it leading to the discovery of a Russian mole on the hotel staff.

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DESTINATIONS

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“The espionage adventure is an elaborate scheme leading to the discovery of a Russian mole on the staff ”

THE NARE, SOUTH CORNWALL A characterful familyrun hotel located directly on the beach, with its own boat for excursions

By PENDLE HARTE

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fternoon tea is an institution here, served daily on the dot of 4pm with a spread of cakes and scones (it’s almost a requirement that you eat at least two). There are two restaurants, one formal and the other more casual – food is classic high-class hotel fare.

Sea view double rooms start at £560 per night in summer season THE NARE Carne Beach, Veryan-in-Roseland, Cornwall TR2 5PF 01872 501 111 narehotel.co.uk

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aking up the entire of the river-fronting section of the Georgian manor house, the luxury two-bedroom apartment features spectacular panoramic views across the Thames and Canbury Park, enjoyable from the cast-iron balcony as well as from nearly every room in the apartment. The manor house is surrounded by three-quarters of an acre of landscaped gardens.

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FEATHERSTONE LEIGH Teddington 020 8977 8118 www.featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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Parkside Avenue, Wimbledon Village SW19 • A detached Edwardian house opposite Wimbledon Common • The roof terrace is astroturfed and has a small kitchenette • Separate summer house, pool house and steam room Parkside Avenue is located opposite Wimbledon Common and is convenient for Wimbledon Village high street. It is also well-situated for the town centre, with its excellent mainline and District Line tube stations.

Guide price £15,000 per calendar month Available part furnished or unfurnished

Our Wimbledon expert, Oliver Cooper, looks forward to helping you. oliver.cooper@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7650 07436 154696

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Ombudsman Services: Property.

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The mansion with the orangery.

Soames House, Coombe KT2 • An elegant country house set within one and a half acres of grounds • The magnificent orangery is both Victorian and Grade II listed • Pool house containing a 15m x 7m pool, studio, gym and changing facilities

Our Coombe expert, Dominic Pasqua, looks forward to helping you. dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 07795 454022

Coombe Hill Road is well located close to Kingston, Wimbledon, Richmond Park and central London via the A3. The area offers a wide range of sporting activities, including seven golf courses between Coombe and Wimbledon, and has great schooling nearby.

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Guide price £8,500,000 Freehold

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sabella House beautifully designed six-bedroom family house located within the Richmond Hill Conservation Area. The house is of a very high standard, offering a contemporary finish throughout with a bespoke kitchen, climate controlled wine cellar, underfloor heating and electronic in/out gated driveway.

Isabella House is moments away from probably the most prestigious Royal Park in the capital, Richmond Park..

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beautifully appointed 6 bedroom house which has been finished to exceptional standards. The house has underfloor heating, an integrated sound and lighting system, a beautifully landscaped garden and a separate double garage. All of the rooms are of a great size and light floods through the house. The property features an indoor swimming pool complex.

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stunning example of a semi-detached Victorian family home that has been extended to offer light and spacious living space throughout whilst boasting period features and private rear garden.

Located close to both Kingston and Surbiton train stations, situated on a quiet residential road with excellent local amenities nearby.

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n elegant country house within fabulous landscaped grounds of 1.5 acres only 8 miles from central London.

The property retains character throughout with a magnificent Grade II Listed Victorian orangery.

Featuring a one bedroom apartment above the garage, perfect for guests. Soames House has an outdoor swimming pool complete with a pool house containing a studio room..

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THE PROPERTY RETAINS CHARACTER THROUGHOUT WITH A MAGNIFICENT GRADE II LISTED VICTORIAN ORANGERY.

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