Crossing borders at Riberach

Crossing borders at Riberach

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Who? La Coopérative at Riberach Hotel What? With almost nothing around for miles except vineyards, Riberach is surely one hotel restaurant that focuses on wine. While the wine list is considered, the food is equally refined. With a focus on local produce, the well structured French fare also takes influences from nearby Basque country. Relatively unknown right now, it’s certainly one to watch. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Fly via Air France

New studio theatre at Cutty Sark

New studio theatre at Cutty Sark

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Who? Cutty Sark What? Historic clipper Cutty Sark’s cargo hold has been transformed into a brand new studio space, due to open in the new year. During the launch fortnight, the space will play host to a variety of performances from lectures and comedy to magic and musical performance. On the bill includes Alan Davies, Sir Robin Knox-Johnson and Ross Noble. When? 29th January to 15th February 2014 Where? Cutty Sark Clipper Ship, King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10 9HT How? For more information, see www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark Watch: Cutty Sark, world’s last remaining tea clipper

Luxury glamping at Crafty Camping

Luxury glamping at Crafty Camping

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Who? Crafty Camping What? Head to West Dorset for glamping with a difference. As well as hand built luxury yurts, complete with ensuite bathrooms and wifi, guests can also take part in various woodland workshops. You can spend five days making a chair from a tree but you can also do two hour tasters. Oh yes, and it’s adults only. Bliss. When? Open year round except holidays Where? Opposite – Higher Holditch Farm, Yonder Hill, Holditch, West Dorset TA20 4NL How? For more information, see www.mallinson.co.uk

The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger
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The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger

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The House of Bollinger is very sophisticated indeed. With some of the most delicate and decadent sparkling wines from the Champagne region in their arsenal, there is little wonder. Affectionately known in the UK as ‘Bolly’, the Bollinger story begun over 400 years ago when one of the founding families of the Bollinger brand, the Hennequins, began dabbling in wine making on their land in Cramant. By the 18th Century, wine was being produced on this land by the Villermont family. It was not until 1829 that the champagne house, Renaudin Bollinger, was founded by the three fathers of the brand: Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and German born Jacques…

Gordon’s Gin partners with Temperley
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Gordon’s Gin partners with Temperley

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Who? Gordon’s Gin What? Following the success of the Gordon’s Gin and Conran Design partnership, the drinksmiths are back with another collaboration – this time with Temperley of London. The new set of “Ten Green Bottles” features designs inspired by the fashion and jewellery of Alice Temperley. When? Available now Where? From all major retailers How? For more information on the designs, see www.gordons-gin.co.uk