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PRIDE OF BRITAIN
Winning the title of Hotel of the Year 2018 is no mean feat. Gravetye Manor, a Grade 1 listed Elizabethan mansion in West Sussex (0800 089 3929/ prideofbritainhotels.com) has done just that, recognised for delivering outstanding hospitality in all areas.
Set in more than 1,000 acres, this elegant property has just 17 rooms, all named after species of trees found on the estate.
Bedrooms epitomise style with antiques and rich floralthemed fabrics. The dining room has been redone with floor-to-ceiling windows opening on to the flower gardens. The Michelin-starred restaurant uses fruit and veg grown in the walled garden. Doubles from £275, B&B. Reopens on May 7.
BALI HI
Enjoy a taste of Bali with a luxury lip balm. Bali Balm, (balibalm. com) has just launched in the UK. It’s made up of three essential oils – coconut, castor and kukui nut – found on the Indonesian island. It’s thick and tasty (flavours include bergamot & grapefruit, lemon & black pepper, cinnamon & burnt orange and sandalwood & ginger) and stays on for hours, making it the perfect holiday accompaniment for those long flights and days on the beach.
Part of the sale goes towards helping families affected by the volcanic activity in Bali. £19.99
A TASTE OF CORNWALL
You don’t have to head to Bordeaux, Australia or the Napa Valley to enjoy a wine-tasting tour. There’s a new kid on the block, much closer to home.
Cornish Wine Tours (07537 194 088 cornishwinetours.com) does exactly what it says on the label.
The wines from this region, such as Camel Valley and Bosue, are getting quite a name for themselves. You’ll be driven through some spectacular scenery visiting four vineyards to taste award-winning wines. Then relax into a long, leisurely lunch at one of them, Trevibban Mill, just