Friday, 11 August 2023
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Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Cosy Autumn and Winter Bliss Awaits you and your family at the Collective at Woolsery
After a blustery and exhilarating walk along the South West Coast Path or in the delightful surrounding countryside, you can snuggle up in one of The Collective at Woolsery's design-led rooms or suites, with super soft beds, sofas and soft furnishings.
The Collective at Woolsery offers a collection of three cottages, two suites, and two rooms within the village, each showcasing its own unique character.
Carefully crafted by Hannah Lohan of New Heritage Designs, these accommodations pay homage to the village's history and heritage, with nostalgia permeating every corner, creating an ultimate sanctuary to relax, unwind and embrace the art of slowing down.
The interiors are adorned with beautiful artwork, while vintage pieces lend an air of authenticity to every room. The meticulously curated décor pays homage to the village's long farming history, providing guests with an immersive experience that transports them to a bygone era of rural life.
Surrounded by open countryside and a mere stone's throw from the romantic and dramatic Hartland Peninsula coastline, The Collective at Woolsery is a peaceful haven where the stars shine bright and the darkness of night envelopes and cocoons.
Guests will be able to explore nearby tracks, footpaths, and lanes, or take a short drive to the rugged South West Coast Path. With fires aplenty to warm chilly toes after any adventure, guests will be rewarded for braving the elements. Alternatively you can stay in, kick back and truly relax and go nowhere with everything you need at your fingertips.
The food at The Collective at Woolsery is worth travelling for. Guests can choose between dining at The Farmers Arms or savouring a gourmet takeaway of fish and chips. Executive chef Ian Webber, in collaboration with head gardener Josh Sparkes and livestock manager Chris Jenn at Birch Farm, crafts a menu that exemplifies integrity and celebrates local produce.
The contemporary offerings draw inspiration from the traditional fare of farming families, ensuring a nourishing and comforting dining experience that perfectly showcases the season.
Breakfast at The Collective at Woolsery is a remarkable and utterly extraordinary affair, unlike anything you'll have ever experienced before. Served in-room, with guests selecting their meals the previous night, the breakfast menu boasts an array of mouth-watering options. From honey-glazed hams and hoggett to homemade porridge and yoghurt, from freshly baked muffins, sourdough, and crumpets to farm-fresh eggs, each dish is a testament to the kitchen's dedication to flavour and wholesome nourishment.
A stay at The Collective at Woolsery is an unparalleled experience that transcends mere ordinary luxury. Every tiny detail is meticulously crafted and embellished with love and comfort, redefining the concept of a truly indulgent cosy retreat.
More information about accommodation options is below. To find out more about The Collective at Woolsery please visit the website here https://woolsery.com
Suite 1 - sleeps 2
Curated with wonderful pieces of furniture that capture the essence of the 1930s and 1940s, Suite 1 has a large sitting area and sumptuous bathroom, with a backdrop of bold wallpaper and ornate light fittings. Here you can curl up with a book on a chaise long, snuggle down into a plush velvet sofa, or enjoy the rain shower and freestanding bath.
Price per night: £325
Suite 2 - sleeps 2
This retro-styled room oozes opulent romance with gold embossed Art Deco-inspired wallpaper, a free standing bath, and a rain shower. Throw off your shoes and sink into the sofa, play some tunes on an old record-player, or delve into the bar.
Price per night: £325
Room 3 - sleeps 2
Vintage feminine charm pervades in this room which is built into the rafters of the building and features a huge skylight that frames the mediaeval church. This room is filled with glamour and charm with soft pastel colours and pretty pinks and a primrose yellow bath that will call you like a siren for a long, hot soak.
Price per night: £275
Room 4 - sleeps 2
You'll be absolutely amazed by the stature of this room where floor to ceiling windows let volumes of light dance through and provide views right across the north Devon countryside to Dartmoor. Dark wood, rich fabrics and Art Deco pieces have created a masculine vibe that oozes comfort and relaxation.
Price per night: £275
The Old Smithy - sleeps 2
Steeped in rich history, The Old Smithy is country cottage living with a welcome contemporary twist. A neutral palette against the warm, rich tones of the furniture and soft furnishings, exposed beams and polished cement floors emanate a sense of warmth and welcome. With two wood burners and sumptuous sofas, this is a place to unwind, switch off and relax.
Price per night: £450
Rosehill Cottage - sleeps 4
This stunning space reflects the eclectic aesthetic of The Collective at Woolsery, with rich tones, opulent furnishings, and stunning artwork at every turn. It's a space that will make you stop in awe, and wonder at the cleverness of brilliant interior design that seems to wrap you up, and want you to stop and stay and savour every moment.
Price per night £550
Hillside Cottage - sleeps 6-8
Gather your gang for a stay at Hillside Cottage which sleeps six to eight people. This is a cottage designed for entertaining with four roomy bedrooms, and beautiful well-appointed social spaces both inside and outdoors.
Prepare a feast in the fully equipped kitchen and dine at the banquet style table, where the original well is an incredible glass covered feature, or head outside for some delightful al fresco dining.
Price per night as a 3 bedroom: £650 Price per night as a 4 bedroom: £750
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Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Celebrate the Christmas Magic With Luscombe's 'Open Fire' and 'The Sicilian' Cocktails
Capture the spirit of the season with their cosy fireside cocktail, 'Open Fire' or citrus delight, 'The Sicilian'. Cheers to a joyful and merry Luscombe Christmas!
Open Fire
Combining the warmth of Luscombe's famous multi-award-winning Hot Ginger Beer with rum, the sweetness of honey and chestnuts and the zing of lime, 'Open Fire' is perfect for kicking off the festive season.
Ingredients
Luscombe Hot Ginger Beer
35ml Premium Navy Strength Rum
15ml Chestnut Liqueur
15ml freshly squeezed lime
15ml runny honey
Garnish - Lime wheel
Suggested glass - Rocks or tumbler
Method
1. Combine the rum, chestnut liqueur, squeezed lime and runny honey into a cocktail shaker filled with ice
2. After a good shake to dissolve the honey, strain into an ice-filled tumbler
3. Top with Luscombe Hot Ginger Beer
4. Garnish with a chunky lime wheel
The Sicilian
Blending Luscombe's traditional Sicilian Lemonade with sloe gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, 'The Sicilian' is pure joy. It's simply Christmas in a glass.
Ingredients
Luscombe Sicilian Lemonade
35ml Premium Sloe Gin
20ml Campari
20ml Sweet Vermouth
Garnish - Clove-studded orange peel
Suggested glass - Rocks / tumbler
Method
1. Stud a long slice of orange peel with cloves, don't be shy with the cloves!
2. Put the sloe gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice and stir for a good 15 seconds
3. Strain into a rocks glass with the studded orange and lots of ice
4. Top with Luscombe Sicilian Lemonade
5. Give the drink one last little stir for luck and to get the cloves working
Luscombe
Luscombe is the proud holder of a Royal Warrant, over 100 Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Food and was the first drinks brand to gain organic accreditation from the Soil Association.
Passionate about crafting exceptional tasting premium organic drinks, they source the finest quality organic whole fruits from trusted growers around the world. Luscombe expertly blends these with their own source of Dartmoor spring water to create their range of fruit juices, crushes, bubblies, tonic waters and mixers.
Owner and founder, Gabriel David, is justifiably famed for his pursuit of perfection and no compromise approach to creating an elegant and multi-award-winning range of drinks. The team takes great pride that all of their drinks are made from gently pressed organic ingredients, picked at their ripest in the climates where they grow best.
For further information visit luscombe.co.uk or follow Luscombe on Instagram: luscombedrinks or 'Like' on Facebook.
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Sunday, 6 August 2023
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