AWARD WIN FOR LATYMER AT PENNYHILL PARK Latymer, a fine dining Michelin-starred restaurant set within Surrey’s Pennyhill Park, has been was awarded AA’s top hospitality award of five AA Rosettes for its culinary excellence at the AA Hospitality Awards – just one of two new restaurants to be awarded with this prestigious recognition in 2023. Led by head chef Steve Smith, its inventive menus have intrigued his guests’ palates for years, and the restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star in 2021. On the back of the news and award, it makes Latymer the perfect pre-wedding date night location or post-wedding celebration venue choice with your partner and loved ones to experience it first-hand. Steve added, “We are absolutely delighted to receive this amazing recognition. It’s always fabulous for the team to be rewarded for their hard work and dedication. As always, we will continue to improve and develop what we do to improve our product.” Renowned for his modern British cooking, using the finest seasonal ingredients available to drive flavour and texture, Smith is widely regarded as one of the most inventive and talented chefs of his generation. Visit www.exclusive.co.uk/pennyhill-park/food/latymer NEW REFURBISHMENT AT BUSH HOTEL FARNHAM Bush Hotel Farnham has been welcoming guests through its door since 1618. Situated in the heart of historical Farnham and surrounded by the beautiful Surrey Hills, the property boasts many original features, however, with more modern and opulent design features throughout it’s the perfect blend of old and new. The hotel has just completed a refurbishment of its main event space, the Redgrave Rooms – which can accommodate up to 120 guests for a ceremony and seated meal and then 150 in the evening! “We are super proud of this new space which has been decorated to a high standard,” shares the team. There are 94 bedrooms and the Bush Suite is complimentary to the happy couple on the night of the wedding, there’s also a tranquil garden enjoying views of the ivy-clad hotel and the sun terrace. Check out https://farnhambush.com ORLEANS HOUSE GALLERY TOPS THE LIST Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham is the UK’s most popular registry office according to new analysis by engagement and wedding ring experts Queensmith (www.queensmith.co.uk). Followed by Cheltenham Town Hall, Gloucestershire, Chelsea Old Town Hall, The Old Marylebone Town Hall and Hackney Town Hall, (all London-based) respectively. Orleans House Gallery is located on Twickenham riverside, a short stroll away from quaint pubs, beautiful landmarks and open spaces. Surrounded by wild woods and flower-filled grounds, this contemporary art gallery is also less than a five-minute walk from the nearest pier, making boats one of the easiest ways to arrive/depart! Ceremonies with up to 60 loved ones take place in the stunning Octagon Room, built for entertaining in 1720. A Grade I listed Baroque room, the combination of contemporary art, heritage and nature create the feeling of a hidden gem, a world away from London, but within easy reach of it. Call 020 8831 6000 or visit www.orleanshousegallery.org/venue-hire THE WORLD'S YOUR OYSTER After many years travelling the world as an IT Consultant, Sally Bosman had a total career change in 2020, becoming a personal travel consultant just before the world shut down! “I made good use of my lockdown start,” she says, “advising people about refunds, traffic-light lists, travel requirements and so on, until the world began to open up again.” Unlikely though it may have seemed at the time, Covid gave her a head start to offering great customer service with a personal touch and most of her first clients still book their holidays with her today. In fact, nearly all of Sally's business now comes from recommendations, especially honeymoons. Testament to Sally's superior customer service skills, honed during this difficult time, is the fact that she has recently been nominated for the Reigate and Banstead Business Customer Service award and has just heard that she's one of the three finalists. “This means the world to me and, even if I don’t win, together with my five-start Trustpilot reviews, being a finalist is a huge accolade, moving forward.” Find out more about how Sally can help you with your dream honeymoon, check out https://sallybosman.notjusttravel.com 10
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