NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on news from around the counties REST YOUR HEAD Escape to the picturesque Dorset countryside and snuggle up in a cosy hideaway at Outbuildings. This family-run converted farm sleeps two to six people in each of its seven (soon nine) beautifully appointed lodges, each converted from traditional barns and farm buildings. Adults only and dog friendly, it’s a place to escape the rat run and immerse in quiet indulgence. Think Champagne in the woodland outdoor hot tub, cuddling up in the Hay Barn Cinema with hot chocolate, pizza and naughty treats on tap, ordering delicious cocktails and cooking up a storm with the Breakfast Bites Hamper. The team is excited to announce two new lodges opening in February 2024, located in ‘The Byre’. Both will have outdoor copper baths, showers with a view and big beds looking out of glass walls. Local chef Mark Kick, formerly of The Ivy, whips a delicious menu of local seasonal produce three times a week in The Cart Shed. Alternatively, enjoy home-cooked ‘ready meals’ in your lodge or the Baaaa. Whatever the weather, Outbuildings is designed for checking in and checking out, whether couples want to explore the local coastline and countryside or snuggle up in a fluffy robe by the log burner with Netflix and a hot chocolate. Discover: www.holidayoutbuildings.com HERE COME THE GIRLS Dorset-based outdoor adventure company Land & Wave has just announced the launch of its first 24-hour Ultimate Hen Package after more women fell in love with the great outdoors. Head of operations and an outdoor instructor Sophie Tanner says, “The tide is changing; we’re getting so many more women coming to us wanting that outdoor experience for hen dos. The demand is there with those wanting to do something different. We’ve listened, and now we’ve delivered!” The new 24-hour Ultimate Hen Package offers women an overnight woodland campout and the opportunity to learn survival and bushcraft skills from shelter building and fire lighting to axe throwing and archery. Hiking, wild swimming and cake are also on the menu. Sophie adds, “Learning new skills and being confident outside is empowering. There’s something special about being in the woods, away from modern distractions and returning to basics. It gives women the space to have conversations, learn more about each other and make new friends.” Discover: https://landandwave.co.uk/stag-and-hen www.gettyimages.co.uk DINE AND WINE Exclusive Collection proudly announces the second chapter of residencies with MasterChef: The Professionals champion Tom Hamblet. Following a successful residency at Camellia at SouthLodge, West Sussex, Tom is set to captivate diners at The Avenue at Lainston House, Winchester, from April 3rd to June 30th 2024. The crafted three-course menu, priced at £85 per person, allows guests to savour his innovative dishes firsthand. Trained at Westminster Kingsway College in London, Tom brings seven years of invaluable experience gained from working in Michelin-starred and AA-rosette-winning restaurants. Standout dishes will include: •Wood pigeon featuring crispy onions, celeriac remoulade, celeriac puree, pigeon and chocolate sauce. •Roasted scallop with Jerusalem artichoke puree, marigold oil, artichoke crisps, and a pastry tube with buttermilk and artichoke mousse. •Curried lobster with curried carrot puree, ginger and chilli bisque, potato, mango and caper salad, and a lime vinaigrette. •Beef fillet with oyster mushrooms, a lovage emulsion, pané oyster and salsify, braised beef cheek, accompanied by oyster and beef tartare. •Chocolate and peanut mousse with feuilletine base, mascarpone Chantilly, nibbed peanut tuille, torched bananas, and miso caramel. •Baked chocolate tart with blood orange and peppercorn pate de fruit, caramelised popcorn, orange gel and tallicherry pepper ice cream. Extending the residences’ offerings beyond the dining experience, Exclusive Collection has introduced a new Dine and Stay package at Lainston House starting from £440. This package presents an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in a complete getaway, indulging in Hamblet’s culinary creations while enjoying the luxurious accommodation at Lainston House. Discover: www.exclusive.co.uk/lainston-house 9 YOUR ESSENTIALS
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