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Until now, for most analysts Prime Central London meant thehorseshoe-shaped area round Hyde Park from Mayfair toHolland Park. Now, however, all the evidence points toRegent’s Park being part of that elite location.

It is not just a matter of the landscape andarchitecture, though Regent’s Park is much finer than HydePark in every respect, but how the market operates.

The Prime Central London market has becomedetached from the rest of the UK market, floating more or less free. In the rest of the UK, prices are driftingremorselessly down. In Prime Central London, round bothHyde Park and Regent’s Park, prices are still on the up, albeitwithout the unsustainable rates seen in the runup to 2008.

The same forces are driving the markets round bothparks. Foreign investors regard London as a safe haven fortheir money, especially if they live in China where fears that

the property bubble there will soon burst, or if they live inone of the world’s less stable political regimes. Howevergloomily we in the UK regard current overall marketconditions, viewed from outside we are seen as a stable,wealthy and fundamentally sound market to be in.

British owner-occupiers have reemerged after therecession, keen to secure stylish, elegant and impressivehomes for entertaining both friends and business contacts.The grandeur and fame of Regent’s Park’s terraces make themideal for that purpose. And they are closer to the City andDocklands than South Kensington, too.

So we at Sandfords are quietly confident about theshort term future for the property market in Prime CentralLondon, and especially Regent’s Park. The long termprospects look positively bright.

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26 The Art of FusionWelcome to the world of Hublot watches.

28 Architect of the MomentTime Magazine’s most influential Thinker of 2010 and the firstfemale recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, Zaha Hadidis the world’s most famous female architect.

32 Five StarElizabeth Baxendale unwinds with a visit to the five star luxury country house hotel Chewton Glen.

38 Extreme BentleySteven Hall takes a drive in the most powerful Bentley road car ever.

46 Liquid GoldAlison Jee takes a look at one of France’s best-known exports.

50 Little Black DressAfter 10 years away from the catwalk Elizabeth Emanuelshowcases her Spring/Summer 2011 Collection dedicated tothe Little Black Dress.

54 The Sea HouseJust a few steps up from the sandy beach and perfectlysituated to take advantage of one of the most magnificentcoastal views in North Cornwall is ‘The Sea House’.

63 All that GlittersWhy polo insiders love the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup.

68 Roots that Run DeepIn anticipation of the Spring launch of his first book, Garden,acclaimed landscape garden designer Randle Siddeley reflectson a lifetime in the garden design business.

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Amid the classical magnificence and imperialscale of the Regent’s Park Terraces, St Katharine’sPrecinct is an oasis of calm, like a miniatureOxbridge college daydreaming by the park.

Right and opposite:St Katherine’s Precinct

The Gothic-style chapel and the houses on either side were built in 1826 to house St Katharine’s Hospital, one ofLondon’s oldest charities. It was founded 1148 by KingStephen’s Queen, Matilda of Boulogne, not as a medicalhospital as we know them today but to provide assistanceand spiritual care for the poor of east London, which wasalready an area of acute poverty – some things never change.

The Hospital buildings in the shadow of the Tower ofLondon consisted of a chapel and houses for the Master,three Brothers, three Sisters and six ‘poor assistants’.

The area round the Hospital was very grim. It was outsidethe limits of the old City of London, and almost outside thelaw. In Tudor times, the Master complained that part of theHospital grounds that had been leased to the Tower had“heretofore lain void and waste, and had been of no Profit toany; serving only for a Resort or Meeting Place of Rogues andWomen of ill Conversation.” He wanted to enclose it toprevent “Naughtiness and Pilferies”. By the 19th century, thewhole area had become a haven for crime and prostitution.

Simultaneously, the Port of London had outgrown thewharves that crowded along both banks of the Thames, sothe authorities planned to solve both problems at one blow

by demolishing the whole area and digging a new dock, St Katharine’s Dock, in its place. Unfortunately, this alsomeant the demolition of ancient Hospital.

The new site in Regent’s Park was provided incompensation. The new buildings were designed by AmbrosePoynter, a young pupil of the architect of Regent’s Park, JohnNash. Poynter considered that a medieval style ofarchitecture would be more appropriate for a medievalfoundation than Nash’s Greek classical style, and modelledthe design on Tudor masterpieces including Hampton CourtPalace and King’s College Cambridge.

At the centre is the chapel, with its traceried westwindow framed by tall corner turrets. On either side arehouses on the north for the Brothers and on the south forthe Sisters. The Master had a grander house in the Park itself,opposite the hospital, but it was bombed in World War 2.

In its new surroundings, St Katharine’s Hospital wasseparated from the poor it was supposed to benefit. Thepost of Master had always been a profitable sinecure – somuch so, the 18th century astronomer William Brounckerspent a lot of money on a protracted law suit to establish hisright to it. In its new location, the Hospital became a sort of

aristocratic rest home for the well-born but cash-strapped.In the First World War, the buildings were converted

into a real medical hospital for American officers, funded by the banker William Saloman. At the same time QueenAlexandra, who was from Denmark, gave the chapel to theDanish church in London.

The Danes brought in four large wooden figures fromtheir former church by the Danish-born London sculptor C.G. Cibber. They also installed a plaster copy of the famousrunestone in Jelling, Denmark, originally made for King HaraldBluetooth and covered in Christian imagery and Viking runes.

After the Second World War, St Katharines moved backto its roots in the East End, and operates today as aconference and retreat centre for the Church of England.

The houses were converted into modern family homes.Today they are among the most sought-after properties inthe Park, valued for their secluded atmosphere, spaciousinteriors and large gardens.

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Sandfords has brought its unique local reputation andexpertise to property management in the Marylebone,Regent’s Park and St John’s Wood area.

Right: Sandfords’ new propertymanagement office

A property management office has opened in NottinghamPlace, handily located close to Marylebone Road, headed upby Ellie Noakes, a Londoner who has extensive experience inproperty management.

“Our knowledge of the area and our reputation isunrivalled in the area, as we have been operating here forover 25 years,” Ellie says.

A complete service is offered to landlords, fromfinding and vetting tenants, collecting the rent, keeping aneye on the property and ensuring a smooth handover whenone tenant leaves and another moves in. All the paperworkincluding the Gas Safety Certificate, Energy PerformanceCertificate and Electrical Safety Check is professionallyhandled and our bespoke IT system ensures all legal andother deadlines are complied with.

“We take the stress out of property investment,” Ellie says. “Landlords can get involved as much or as little as they like, though most investors with busy lives prefer to leave it all to us.”

Every landlord has their own dedicated, professionallyqualified Property Manager to administer their property

portfolio, with the aim of providing every tenant with thepremier service they expect in today’s lettings market. The firmhas a stable of experienced local tradesmen including plumbers,decorators and builders who can perform maintenance andemergency work swiftly and at competitive rates.

Every property we are responsible for is inspectedevery three months. Rents are collected on time and action should the tenant fall into arrears action is takenimmediately to prevent the situation getting beyond control.Any other issues the tenant may raise are dealt withpromptly and professionally.

“We go the extra mile, ensuring that your property is well looked after from the moment you instruct us andkeeping everything going that may occasionally fail, includingoperating an after hours/weekend emergency maintenanceline,” says Ellie.

Sandfords can also supervise property refurbishmentsto maximise the rental potential. Experts can advise oneverything from simply redecorating and replacing tiredfurniture to complete rebuilds with new kitchens andbathrooms and even loft conversions and extensions.

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• An elegant Grade I Listed house(319 sq.m/3,434 sq.ft) built in 1870.

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• This outstanding house has beensuperbly designed by renownedinterior designer Bill Bennette

• Elegant entertaining areas, abeautifully landscaped privaterear garden and direct viewstowards Regent's Park.

• Extensive planning permissionhas been granted for a rearbasement conversion.

• St Katherine's Precinct is locatedon the outer circle of Regent'sPark within walking distance ofMarylebone High Street.

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• Situated in the heart of centralLondon close to fashionableMarylebone High Street.

• Immaculately decoratedapartment, designed andexecuted with an exceptionaleye for detail.

• The property comprises ofapproximately 3,303 sq ft.

• 1,600 sq ft of fabulous open planentertaining/living space on theground floor and three generousbedrooms suites on the lowerground floor.

• Portland Place is a grand andelegant address which leadsnorth from Regent's Streettowards Park Crescent andRegent's Park. The area offerseasy access to MaryleboneVillage, the West End andMayfair.

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We are an established, independent company with a team of friendly staff and well over thirty years’combined experience housing corporate, business, and leisure clientele.

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• Attractive detached Nash Villaspanning approximately 4,160 sqft within a beautiful crescent onthe edge of Regent's Park.

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• Plenty of entertaining space, aswell as ample storage availablethroughout.

• Mature garden, off-street parkingand a double length garage.

• Park Village West is located justoff Albany Street, to the east ofRegent's Park.

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• A classic Nash Terrace residencelocated on the edge of Regent'sPark with its numerous benefits andexcellent living accommodation.

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ZahaHadid

Architect of the moment

Time Magazine’s most influential Thinker of2010 and the first female recipient of thePritzker Architecture Prize, Zaha Hadid isundeniably the architect of the moment as wellas the world’s most famous female architect.The more so since being confirmed on 2ndOctober as having been awarded the highlycoveted 2010 RIBA Stirling Prize, Britain’s mostprestigious architectural award.

With a dip and a curve, a swoosh and aswerve, Zaha Hadid extends space. Herdeliciously delirious caverns and dangerouslycantilevered volumes never stop once they getgoing. They swell into concert halls, extend intoart galleries and leap from ubiquitousmountainsides. With commissions all over theglobe, this 58 year-old Iraqi-born Britisharchitect is reshaping our world with a bravuraall her own.

Indeed Hadid has been changing the way wesee our world for a while now. Raised inBaghdad and schooled in mathematics inBeirut, she eventually settled in London - a hotspot for avant-garde architecture in the 1970s -where she attended the city’s Architectural

Association. There shecaught

critics’ attention with her thesis design. Entitled“Malevich Tectonic”, it re-imagined the banks ofthe Thames as the site for a Russianrevolutionary explosion. She gained publicnotoriety for her Hong Kong Peak design of1981, in which she dissolved the mountains intohabitable shards. For years very little of herwork actually turned into buildings, but in thenew millennium we seem to be ready for hervision. Her science centre in Wolfsburg, herbridge in Zaragoza and her ski jump inInnsbruck have all now shown us that hervision can become a reality.

A big part of her recent success in actuallyrealising her seductive images is the fact thatthe computer now lets us build almost anythingwe can imagine. With the help of PatrikSchumacher, her long-time collaborator and amajor force in the theory as well as the practiceof computer-based design, Hadid is creatinglarger and ever more daring structures aroundthe world. Her award-winning MAXXI theNational Museum of XXI Century Arts in Rome,a spiralling stack of light-

filled galleries, opened this May. HerGuangzhou Opera House, a bulging auditoriumthat looks like the physical translation of anopera singer’s voice, will open soon.

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The undulating forms of Hadid’s LondonAquatics Centre will greet visitors to the 2012Olympics. The architectural concept of theCentre is inspired by the fluctuating geometryof water in motion creating spaces and asurrounding environment in sympathy with theriver landscape of the Olympic Park. A billowingroof sweeps up from the ground as if a waveenclosing the pools of the Centre with itsunifying gesture of fluidity.

Hadid has always been a global leader inpioneering research and design investigation.Collaborations with artists, designers,engineers and clients such as BMW, Chaneland Swarovski have advanced her diversity andknowledge, whilst the implementation of state-

of-the-art technologies have aided therealisation of fluid, dynamic

and

therefore complex architectural structureswhich transform our vision of the future withnew spatial concepts and bold, visionary forms.

Her design alongside Schumacher for theSunrise Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia mosteffectively engages with this city in multipleways. The design houses 5 differentprogrammatic components - residential, hotel,offices, retail and parking - all of which aredistributed through 66 floors in total. Byexploring potential synergies at different levelsand anchoring itself to the existing urbanfabric, this stunning building creates a platformof services that engage with neighbouringdevelopments, sustaining critical mass and asense of community.

Perennially swathed in Issey Miyake or otherJapanese designer couture, wearing large andabstract jewellery, she has been known to

make grand and wittypronouncements to large

audiences whilst

texting from her mobile phone at the sametime. She is also, quite simply, both Anglo-Araband a woman. Hadid is the only notable Arab-born designer to have achieved success in theWest and the first independent female architectto do so who is not part of an husband-and-wifeteam.

She was the first woman and Arab-bornperson to win Architecture’s equivalent of theNobel Prize, the Pritzker Prize (2004).Singularly she is the first woman to win theRoyal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)Stirling Prize (2010), having been awarded theUK’s premier architectural accolade for herMAXXI the National Museum of XXI Century Artsin Rome.

Though she does not like being put into anycategory, she does believe that her childhoodgrowing up amongst the piles of patternedcarpets in Baghdad, in a city where modern

architecture blended withstructures

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that seemed to grow out of the soil and sand,influenced her work. “Baghdad, like all citiesthat are on the water, has timelessness, afluidity that also comes from being in the East.In that flatness, there are moments when youare there, or in Cairo, or Istanbul, when time isfrozen in moments, what you are seeing couldhave been there 5,000 years ago.

But what I also took away from Iraq was a belief in progress, innovation andmodernisation. I grew up with that. It had a bigimpact on me. There was a particular kind ofmodernist style there too, one filled with theplay of light and shadow, where inside andoutside mingled.”

Now Hadid is far away from Baghdad.Several hundred people work for her in herconverted school in Islington, although she stillteaches in Vienna and lectures around theworld: “I can do nearly as much as I want to.”Instead of just inspiring others, as her designshave done for several decades, she is doing itherself. “I have more work than ever,” shesighs, “but you never know whether a client isright or not; a situation is right or not. I’ve beenin the fridge so long I don’t want to say no; I amadjusting to doing commercial work, whichmeans I have to work differently, with different

employees. It has to be done well, not on thecheap, well-detailed and, with the way we work,we usually can’t use standard systems, but it isdoable.” However it seems as if buildings areno longer enough for Zaha Hadid. She hasalways designed furniture, condensing herforms into objects you can sit, or more aptly,lounge upon. Now she is designing completekitchens, tables and even cars - a streamlined,zero-emission city runabout with ergonomic,organic surfaces wrapping around either threeor four wheels. Her most remarkable foraysinto product design include a curving tap forAvilion, strap-on boots for Lacoste which unfurlaround the shins the way her buildings unfoldin space and most recently four collections ofwallcoverings for leading wallcovering innovator,Marburg Wallcoverings, as part of the exclusiveART BORDERS series. These collections defyconvention in their vivid amplified spatiality andfluidity energising the room to multiply,compress and add dimension. Dynamic linesand expressive organic shapes intensify depththrough the interplay of shimmering metalliceffects juxtaposed with matt and discreet areas.With these swooshes, Zaha Hadid is bringingbody and form together. It is an union that herorganic forms have always implied.

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Chewton Glen is the country house hotel thatothers try to imitate. Walking through theentrance doors guests are struck by the hotel’sunsurpassed heritage of effortlessly gracioushospitality and relaxed formality. Delving deeperthey discover consistently high standards ofquality and service. Like a true English original,the hotel confounds expectations, a truly uniqueproperty where the balance between heritageand evolution makes Chewton Glen a hotel thatconstantly surprises.

For almost fifty years the name of ChewtonGlen has been synonymous with the higheststandards of service in the world of luxurycountry house hotels. From its modestbeginning it has expanded into an iconic hotelwith a team of over 230 staff, 58 luxuriousbedrooms and suites, an outstanding spa,fabulous leisure and sporting facilities and aninternational reputation for excellence andworld-class service, Chewton Glen combines arespect for heritage with a very real

commitment to modern luxury.A member of the prestigious Relais &

Chateaux group, Chewton Glen provides thequintessentially English luxury experience. The18th-century house, remodelled in the 1890’s isset amidst sweeping lawns, woods andparkland on the southern edge of the 900,000acre New Forest, and only a 10-minute walkfrom the sea. Just two hours from centralLondon, Chewton Glen is the jewel inHampshire’s crown. Adding to the hotel’sfashionable flair, is its stunning interior design,a sophisticated mix of modern fabrics, classicEnglish styles, and traditional country housefurniture and antiques, which appeal toChewton Glen’s diverse range of guests, addingan exciting and individual dimension to eachroom. The hotels interior design is the creativeand artistic vision of Anita Rosato. PortaRomana lamps, Zoffany fabrics, Andrew Martinfurniture, Cole and Son wallpapers plusBrinton’s carpets. The result is exciting,

individual and luxurious.Each of the spacious bedrooms and suites at

Chewton Glen is individually styled to providethe ultimate in luxury and comfort. Thecombination of contemporary and antiquefurnishings, magnificent fabrics and countlessknick-knacks has created a sophisticated andelegant style. Each bedroom is designed anddecorated to give it a unique ‘feel’ andatmosphere. As you would expect in a worldclass hotel, each room is equipped to thehighest standard with king-size or twin beds,air-conditioning, 10-channel satellite TV, DVD,high speed Wi-Fi and an IPOD and mostaccommodation also benefits from a terrace,balcony or private garden.

Because it is ever evolving, it is not anunderstatement to say that everything aboutthe hotel is exceptional, from the spaciousdesigned rooms and suites; to the superbaward-winning Marryat Restaurant with itsgourmet dining experience which offers the

An English Original... Chewton Glen is a luxury country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres ofHampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park and just a few minutes' walk fromthe sea, Elizabeth Baxendale unwinds with a visit.

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flexibility of formal dining, al fresco lunches,family celebrations and corporate entertaining.

Heading up the culinary team at ChewtonGlen is Luke Matthews who has been atChewton Glen since 1993. He worked for tenyears as Senior Sous Chef and in November2003 was appointed Executive Head Chef. Lukehas honed his skills and developed a well-recognised style of cuisine, whose secret lies inthe quality of the ingredients selected and adeceptively simple approach to theirpreparation. Luke’s passion is the preparationof fish dishes and combining a lighter healthierstyle of cooking to all the dishes that he creates.

Regional ingredients, inspiring new flavours,and a focus on sublime, contemporary cuisineis the order of the day at Chewton Glen andunder Luke’s expert direction Chewton Glen’s27-strong kitchen brigade has the responsibilityfor producing innovative new dishes and trulyexperimenting with flavour, ingredients anddesign using local ingredients and suppliers.

Game from the New Forest, and local fruit,vegetables and seafood are key features on themenu together with a wonderful array ofoutstanding award winning local cheeses,poultry, eggs and pork and beef.

Offering the ultimate in relaxation and luxurythe Spa at Chewton Glen has been voted the‘UK’s Favourite Spa Retreat’ and the ‘MostLuxurious Spa in the UK’. The facilities includean impressive 17 metre ozone-treated indoorswimming pool; state of the art gymnasiumwith air resistance equipment and cardio

theatre; hydrotherapy spa pool with six hi-techtherapy options; a purpose-built dance studiowith daily programme of exercise and relaxationclasses; aromatherapy saunas and crystalsteam rooms; ten treatment suites; a relaxationsuite, outdoor whirlpool and cold drenchshowers. The Spa’s ‘Grooming Lounge’ alsooffers luxury manicures and pedicures togetherwith traditional wet shaves. The luxurious PoolBar and Lounge, with its sweeping views overthe grounds, offers a specially formulatedhealthy menu throughout the day.

The Spa at Chewton Glen is unique in offeringthe fabulous result-based facial therapies andtreatments of celebrated skincare expert LindaMeredith; and an innovative range of therapiesby ila. Skincare guru Linda Meredith hasbrought her 35-years of beauty experience toChewton Glen with a ground-breaking spacollaboration. Linda, whose celebrity roster onboth sides of the Atlantic includes top names infilm, TV, music and fashion has launched anexclusive range of customised, results-focusedfacials, using her unique products andcelebrated technique at Chewton Glen.

Linda Meredith’s innovative approach to skinproblems involves an in-depth understanding ofthe effects stress, diet and the environmentplay on our bodies and her state-of-the-artproduct range harnesses the finest ingredientsnature and science have to offer. Linda hastrained each therapist at Chewton Glen in hersignature facial style, enabling guests to enjoyan unrivalled beauty experience within

surroundings that recently earned the accoladeof ‘UK’s Favourite Spa Retreat’ by Condé NastTraveller magazine.

Like Chewton Glen, the philosophy of ilacentres around delivering a bespoke spaexperience that ensures each spa guestreceives uniquely restorative and upliftingtreatments. All treatments have been designedto capture the essence of this core value. Byhand blending local plants, herbs andessences, chosen for their synergistic effectwhen combined together, ila ensures that thefinished luxurious products contain all theexquisitely pure vital energy from nature. Thetreatments then harness the potent beneficialproperties of these natural raw ingredients topromote a deep sense of wellbeing, whilstrestoring balance to the body and mind, andenhancing natural beauty.

ila’s treatments are delivered by ChewtonGlen’s highly skilled therapists who are trainedto channel a flow of healing energy during eachtreatment, which is integral to good health andnatural beauty.

A choice of spa day experiences are alsoavailable in the award-winning spa rangingfrom a ‘Classic Chewton Glen’ to a ‘BeautyBliss’ or even a fabulously relaxing spaexperience for ‘mothers to be’. Each spa dayincludes selected treatments, unlimited use ofthe swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, gym,saunas and steam rooms together with lunchand refreshments. The hotel also has aprogramme of pre-wedding spa treats that areideal for the bride to be and her helpers, as wellas a groom’s programme and of course the allimportant bridal programme.

The hotel is also the perfect destination formarriages and honeymoons. with almost fivedecades of experience in hosting andcoordinating the finest of weddings and civilpartnership ceremonies. From small intimategatherings with just a few close friends togrand weddings with guests by the hundredstheir bespoke wedding service and theprofessional excellence of the team of weddingcoordinators ensures that Chewton Glen is theperfect location for the wedding celebrations.

Licensed to hold civil marriage ceremonieswithin the hotel and grounds Chewton Glen isable to offer a range of six different locationsincluding the elegant Lake Suite, the delightful

Morning Room and an informal pavilionoverlooking the Water Gardens and parkland,for the wedding party. Everything can bearranged by the team, from the logistics of thewedding ceremony and transport, to make-upand styling for the bridal party, selection offlowers and bouquets, wedding cake, music andeven presents for the bridesmaids.

Leisure facilities at Chewton Glen include awonderful purpose-built tennis centre with twoindoor and two outdoor tennis courts; a nine-hole, par-3 golf course, with its own drivingrange; clay pigeon shooting; croquet lawn and amyriad of sporting activities that can bearranged for guests staying at the hotelincluding: horse riding and mountain biking inthe New Forest; canoeing down the BeaulieuRiver; sailing on the Solent; fishing on some ofthe finest chalk streams in the country, plus somuch more it is no wonder that some of theworld’s finest companies also use ChewtonGlen for rewarding and motivating their teamsas well as for hosting business meetings andconferences.

Chewton Glen, located on the southern edgeof the New Forest and just a short walk fromthe sea, has excellent communications linksand its convenient location, within easy accessof international airports and major road and railnetworks, has made it a highly desirable venuefor meetings, conferences and as a destinationfor incentive travel and corporate entertaining.

The soothing luxury of the award-winning spaand the culinary delights of the restaurant arethe perfect antidote to an exhilarating day atChewton Glen. With the flexibility of being ableto reserve the whole hotel and 130 acres ofgrounds for private or corporate events,Chewton Glen provides a wonderful setting forfamily celebrations, meetings, incentives andcorporate entertainment.

Families also play a huge part in the successof the hotel and with the growth in generationaltourism and a desire to experience a traditionalfamily holiday in the United Kingdom with ahigh level of luxury, service and flexibility,Chewton Glen is just perfect. With the beach afew minutes’ walk from the hotel and thebeautiful New Forest just a short drive away,there is plenty of space and masses of activitiesto keep everyone entertained and amusedwithout compromising on the serenity and calm

that the hotel is famous for. There are sandcastles to be made, forest walks and pony treksto be experienced and tennis coaching,swimming and cycling adventures to beenjoyed, plus some fabulous places to visitwhich are perfect for the family. You will findLilliput-sized mallets on the croquet lawn, tinyracquets by the tennis courts, short golf clubson the putting green and miniature bicycles,trailers and pull-along cycles in the bicycle racks.

During the summer school holidays thechildren’s’ playroom is open for somesupervised fun with painting and puzzles, trainsets and story time, plus lots more to keepyounger guests entertained whilst Mum andDad have chance to spend a little time in thespa, or just catching up. Children’s menus areavailable for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea,dinner and of course picnics, if you are goingout and about. Children under the age of 5 stayand eat for free and many of the largebedrooms at the hotel will easilyaccommodation extra beds for children.

Although it is probably the wonderful settingand the award-winning facilities that promptdiscerning travellers to stay at Chewton Gleninitially, it is without question the Chewton Glenteam who make guests come back time andtime again. The balance between heritage andevolution is what makes Chewton Glen uniqueand the hotels guests appreciate that the focuson constantly improving, whilst maintaining thetrue essence of Chewton Glen.

A testament to team and management at thehotel is the award to its Managing DirectorAndrew Stembridge of the accolade of ‘Hotelierof the Year 2010. Now in its 28th year andacknowledge to be the equivalent of the‘Oscars’ for the hospitality industry, the Hotelierof the Year award is presented by Caterer andHotelkeeper magazine. Andrew is the youngestrecipient of this prestigious award and it isparticularly notable that four holders of thistitle have been instrumental in establishingChewton Glen as one of the leading hotels inthe World namely Martin Skan, former ownerand founder of Chewton Glen from 1966 to2006; and two former Managing Directors,Peter Crome now at Skibo Castle in Scotlandand Robin Hudson who left Chewton Glen to setup Hotel de Vin, are all previous holders of theaccolade of the ‘Hotelier of the Year’.

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Extreme BentleyCreating the most powerful Bentley road car ever meant

pushing the boundaries of 21st century technology,

Steven Hall takes a drive...

I arrive at the stunning Bentley Kent showroomin Sevenoaks, Kent, not all of my days are likethis, having been given the keys by BrandManager Stephen Jackson my 'task' over theweekend is to test drive the all new BentleyContinental Supersports. This new edition islighter and much faster than other Bentleysand it runs on bio-fuel. Think of the BentleyContinental Supersports as a great engineeringresearch programme which thankfully came tofruition. That's because Bentley engineersspent their spare time tinkering with variousaspects of the GT Speed to see how far theycould push the performance envelope and wowdid they push it. The result is the fastest, mosthardcore Bentley that's ever been produced

with a top speed of 204mph. What it stands foris this. It is the fastest road-going Bentley ever,and the fastest Bentley full stop. ThisContinental Supersports weighs less than theregular GT Coupé or the slightly quicker Speedversion, so now it’s two and a quarter tonnesinstead of two and a half, and has yet morepower from its 6.0-litre, W12, twin-turboengine. This engine is effectively two narrow-angle V6s next to each other, sharing possiblythe most intricately machined crankshaft I haveseen.

Time to step inside and slip into the firm,enveloping leather bucket seats created byBugatti and hand-trimmed in the BentleyCrewe factory. The carbon fibre trim, console

and fascia are very much a radical departurefrom the use of wood and leather, giving an ‘ohso special’ look and feel. One touch of thestarter button and the beast is alive with an allpowerful thrum, the firmness of the suspensionnoted as soon as I pull away. There are four rideprogrammes - comfort, normal, sport one and

sport two. I soon discover that riding in anythingsofter than sport one is simply not needed, evenfor commuter levels of comfort. Body roll isnever an issue, cornering loads simply don'taffect you. The Bugatti bucket seats have thatsorted and you are nailed into the seat. Onesmall issue is making doubly sure that with

621bhp at your control you don't enter bendstoo quickly. However the carbon-ceramicbrakes are forgiving and give you a sportingchance!

As I leave Kent on my way to the WestCountry the power and speed is impressive tosay the least. The original Continental GT Coupe

was launched some eight years ago. This newversion however takes things to a whole newlevel. The thirteen percent power increase anddrop in weight of 110kg means the power toweight ratio increases from 238 to 271bhp pertonne, the 0 to 100mph now stands at just 8.9seconds, this really is supercar performance.Sitting on 20 inch alloys at 40mph plus the carglides and the real enjoyment begins.

As I make my way onto the M25 I think theBentley brief with the new ContinentalSupersports was simply 'faster than you wouldever want to go’. Trust me, Bentley's ChiefEngineer Dr Ulrich Eichhorn achieved his aim.Eichhom is the force behind Bentley's well-established policy of continuous

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improvement and his passion for his cars issimply second to none. With all this 'speed' itshould not be lost that the new ContinentalSupersports is Bentley's version of an economycar. It has been painstakingly engineered toproduce its 621bhp whether burning E85 (15percent petrol, 85 percent ethanol) or purepump petrol or any combination of the two. Thismakes the engine management systemversatile enough to cope and is a moreimportant engineering achievement than isgenerally perceived. Bentley aim to have itsentire range with this capability by 2012, whichwill allow Bentley to claim that supercars cango green without being boring, slow or small.

Slow, boring or small? None of these wouldbe used to describe the Supersports, completewith an extra expanse of meshed grille, twononsense extractor grills on the top surface ofthe bonnet along with a complete lack of shinytrim. Instead smoked steel mouldings and a setof the most beautiful gleaming black alloys arethe order of the day. Wearing these the car'shuge but light carbon-ceramic brakes andsome special lightweight suspension partsremove some 20kg from the weight of thestandard Continental. Weight is also lost bylighter front seats and the removal of backseats (although a four-seater version is now anoption).

My dream has ended. After four hours ofdriving the fastest and most powerful Bentleyever built I arrive in the West Country just intime for dinner at the stunning new SouthSands Hotel in Salcombe. Whilst it may not be atop priority for every owner, the clear aim wasto create a top-end performance car that in theright hands could be a real match and more forthe Ferraris and Porsches.

Liquid Gold

Alison Jee takes a lookat one of France's best-known exports.Cognac. The very word embodies sophisticationand class. Thisancient drink should not beconfused with brandies from Spain, Cyprus orother countries and it should also not beconfused with its sister spirit Armagnac. TrueCognac is only from the Cognac region inFrance, an area stretching from La Rochelle inthe north east, down past Aubeterre in thesouth east. And right in the centre of theCognac region is an area known as GrandeChampagne, one of six areas (or ‘crus’)spanning a total of 13,000 hectares and theregion where some of the finest examples ofthis wonderful drink are produced.

The Cognac market tends to be dominated byfour large companies, who between themcontrol some 85 per cent of the market. Truecognac connoisseurs though, often delight inseeking out those cognacs prepared by thesmaller, independent houses.

In the heart of Grande Champagne is thetown of Segonzac, home since 1270 of CognacFrapin, one of the finest estates in the region.For 20 generations now, members of the Frapinfamily have cultivated their vines on the Châteaude Fontpinot estate and produced some of thebest Cognac money can buy.

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Frapin is in the enviable position of owning all

its vineyards (300 hectares) in the ‘PremierGrand Cru’ (or first growth), GrandeChampagne region and it is the largest privatelyowned domaine. The temperate climate, thanksto its location halfway between the Atlantic andthe upper part of the Charente valley, where thesoil is particularly chalky, produces delicateCognac’s with a pronounced floral aroma.

Interestingly, the soil is almost identical tothat in Reims, home of Champagne, hence thename ‘Grande Champagne’.The secret is in the soil:The Frapin estates are an example of what isknown as ‘reasonable agriculture’. Thisphilosophy takes into account all theparameters currently known and mastered: thebiology of the vine and its parasites, theweather conditions and the soil. Frapin vinesare cultivated traditionally, respecting thenatural balance of the soil, and each yearrestoring natural elements such as the prunedbranches and residue of the grapes from thedistillation. Also, the soil is allowed to rest for aminimum of seven years before being replantedwith vines. This way, insects which feed off theroots of the wines can be totally eliminated and,with them the risk of a virus developing.

These fine Cognacs need up to 50 years in thebarrel to taste at their best. Cognac vines aretended differently from those used for wine: thevines are trained higher and are spaced outfurther. After the grapes are pressed, no acidityor sugar is added during the fermentationprocess. This results in a liquid which is perfectfor distillation.

The vines in Cognac today are mainly theUgni Blanc. Up until 1880’s when the dreadedphylloxera struck the region the Folle Blanchegrape predominated. Today, just a fraction ofthe original eau-de-vie made from the FolleBlanche grape remains and at Frapin it iscarefully stored and guarded, and usedsparingly!

In 1888 Pierre Frapin replaced his vineyards -which had been destroyed by phylloxera - withnew American rootstock. The following year hetook part in the World Fair in Paris, whereGustave Eiffel was building his famousstructure. Frapin was awarded a gold medal forhis Cognac and to celebrate this hecommissioned Eiffel to design a

commemorative cellar (or ‘chai’) which tothis day remains a local landmark.Well agedIt is the ageing process where themagic of Cognac comes into itsown. The cellars at Frapin are infact above ground, but of varyingheights, in order to control thetemperature and humidity. TheCognac matures in casks made ofLimousin oak, which gives theCognac its warm colours andreleases its tannins as it comesinto contact with the eau-de-vie. Frapin’s cellar masterOlivier Paultes is in charge ofwatching each barrel’s maturationcarefully. This involves moving themfrom one building to another,sometimes leaving them on theearth floor or another time movingthem to a higher floor where theair will be drier. The aroma of aCognac cellar is hard to describe,but it is an unforgettable one. Theevaporation of a little bit ofthe alcohol from thecognac barrels (the‘angel’s share’ as it isknown – up to 3 percent ayear) adds to the muskypungency – and not surprisinglythe aroma is at its mostpungent wherethe oldestcognacs areheld, in dark,cobwebbedcellars. How to tastecognac: Many peoplemistakenlybelieve that theolder a Cognac is,the darker it is. Notso, the colour is givenby the cask in which ithas matured. Howshould you tasteCognac?According to

Paultes, you shouldn’t swirl the glass first torelease the aroma, as you would do a glass ofwine. “You should move the volatile elementswhen you swirl, so sniff it first without movingthe glass,” he says. “At the correct temperaturea good Cognac will release a pleasing,immediate freshness and balanced fruitiness.And when aged in the barrel, Cognac acquiresan aromatic complexity, with spicy tones andvanilla notes. ”It is often drunk as an aperitif aswell as a digestif”. When you have the Cognacin your mouth, you shouldn’t suck in air as youwould with a wine, but do swirl it around yourmouth – this is important as it will establish its‘length’. The longer the taste remains in yourmouth, the better the Cognac,” he adds. Anunbalanced Cognac, or one which is too young,will be fiery without the softness and finishwhich comes with age.

And if you aren’t picking up all the aromas inyour Cognac, perhaps you are serving it in thewrong glass? Traditionalists still favour theballoon glass, but according to researchconducted recently by the Bureau NationalInterprofessionnel du Cognac (or BNIC as it isknown in the trade) top sommeliersrecommend the tulip shaped glass. Not onlywas this shape found to be the most attractive,easy to hold and easiest for admiring colour,importantly, thanks to its wide bowl and narrowneck, it concentrates the Cognac’s nose andallows the taster to appreciate properly thesubtlety and layers of aromatic complexity.

Try drinking Cognac from different glasses –the change it can make to the contents of thesame bottle can be quite remarkable. A classicchampagne flute is another excellent glassfrom which to enjoy Cognac – the concentrationseems to remove the fierceness of the alcoholand gives a delicious fruitiness. Be warnedthough, it is very easy to sip your way throughrather a lot when it tastes so wonderfullysmooth!

Cognac Frapin’s range starts at around £40 abottle with the VS, then moves up throughVSOP, Chateau Fontpinot, VIP XO and Extra. Itsaward-winning Le Multimillésime, is a blend ofthree superb vintages: 1982, 1983 and 1985,which has been exclusively harvested, distilledand aged at Chateau Fontpinot. The range alsoincludes rarer blends such as the Cuvée 1888,selected from the most precious stock, some of

which even predates1888, passed downthrough the generationsand a tribute to theextraordinaryachievements of PierreFrapin. This extremelyrare, limited editionCognac carries a highretail price though –Harrods sells it for£4,500 a bottle.

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After 10 years away fromthe catwalk Elizabeth

Emanuel showcases herSpring/Summer 2011

Collection dedicated to theLittle Black Dress.

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Inspired by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast atTiffany's, the collection can be described as ayoung and vibrant Holly Golightly living life tothe full in 2011. The collection also takes aglance back to the renowned black dress thatElizabeth co-designed, transforming LadyDiana into a princess. "I've chosen the littleblack dress as a theme because it is such aniconic fashion item. The little black dressembodies glamour, allure, sophistication andcan still also be funky, sexy and slinky."

The collection is classic but edgy with anemphasis on bias cut and interestingsilhouettes. Fabrics in the ready-to-wear rangeappear in varied shades of black and includesilk moss crepe - chosen for its beautifulstretch and drape, and a black loop theme runsthrough both the dresses and the accessories.The special edition range features silk mosscrepe, duchess satin and Chantilly lace with astrong emphasis on texture and layering,incorporating a raggie dress style. "I lovecreating textures using fabric and embroidery inthe same way as an artist uses paint. It’s atechnique I learnt when I designed costumesfor the Royal Ballet. In a sense a woman’s bodybecomes the canvas for my art – hence thename of my label, Art of Being."

This is Elizabeth’s first public collectionunder the name of her new brand, Art of Being,and the show is sponsored by Jaguar.

Iconic British fashion designer, ElizabethEmanuel is famous the world over for her rolein creating the Royal Wedding Dress for LadyDiana Spencer and the infamous black eveningdress worn at her first public engagement withPrince Charles.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Elizabethdesigned exclusive dresses for the most renownedfaces from across the globe including members ofthe Royal Family and countless famous faces.

Elizabeth’s other involvements includedesigning for the ballet, televisionadvertisements, theatrical productions, musicvideos, and exclusive pieces for the EMMYAwards, American Idol, the X Factor Finals andthe Brit Awards. Elizabeth has also featured asa guest judge on Britain’s Next Top Model,multiple news and discussion programmesboth in the UK and internationally and wasresponsible for the design of the famous VirginAirlines uniforms.

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Splashing, dashing, restless sea, Never still you seem to be, Sometimes angry, sometimes sad,Sometimes you laugh as though you are glad. Little children love you well,Love all the wondrous tales you tell, Love to watch you come and go, In the tides that ebb and �ow.

Just a few steps up from the sandy beach andperfectly situated to take advantage of one ofthe most magnificent coastal views in NorthCornwall is ‘The Sea House’, a privately ownedhome and winner of the prestigious South WestLocal Authority Building Control Awards (LABC)for Best Individual Dwelling. The ownerscommissioned The Bazeley Partnership,chartered architects, to interpret their visionand create a contemporary home worthy of thespecial cliff top location.

As you might expect a home of this statureand quality demands the very best lifestyleaccoutrements that money can buy. Thearchitect suggested that at the heart of thisluxury retreat there should be a glorious MarkWilkinson Kitchen and dining area flooded withnatural light, simply a joy to be in and awonderful place to prepare food, especially thatharvested from the natural resources of thenearby ocean.

Mark Wilkinson Furniture were

recommended by the architects to their clientas a company of international standing whocould meet the exacting design requirementsand build quality that the client’s brief for thekitchen installation demanded. The architectsand the Mark Wilkinson team worked closelytogether through the design development tosuccessfully integrate the new kitchen into thewhole scheme.

The quality and high specification set by thearchitects for all elements of the house couldonly be achieved through employing the very

best craftsmen and working with those whocould deliver the standards required. TheBazeley Partnership reported that MarkWilkinson Furniture not only met thesestandards but exceeded the expectations of theclient and architects, the combined effort ofwhich was recognised in the LABC Award forthe project.

The design, style chosen for the kitchen wasMark Wilkinson’s ‘New England ’which takes itsinspiration from coastal origins and embodies agreat sense of timelessness and the spirit ofplaces like Nantucket, Providence and othernaturally beautiful communities of America’sEastern Seaboard. Travelling this area is whatinfluenced Mark Wilkinson to create his own‘New England’ style. He recalls, “It was thecolonial era houses with their white-washedelevations, the spectacular landscape and theseafaring culture which becomes a veryseductive potion when mixed with fresh lobster,purity of air and the sound of waves breaking onthe shore. So I brought ’New England’ homeagain.”

Perhaps it is no accident that the AtlanticOcean washes the shoreline of both NewEngland and North Cornwall bringing togetheran ebb and flow of cultural ideas and sharedspirituality. The inspirational look and feel ofthe kitchen design is further enhanced by thesumptuous blue-grey work surfaces in granitecalled ’Blue Eyes’. The choice of appliancesprovides maximum efficiency for easy holiday-style cooking and eating whether dining indoors

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why polo insiderslove theVeuve Clicquot Gold Cup

Antje Derks, Polo Correspondent, The Times

F or those who have never seen the sportof polo, the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup forThe British Open Championship carries

the cachet of golf’s British Open, orWimbledon’s tennis fortnight in both itssignificance, and for the way it is revered withinpolo circles.

It remains the pinnacle of the English high-goal polo season for players, patrons andspectators alike.

Indeed, since its inception over half a centuryago, in 1956, it has become the most importantpro-am polo tournament played outsideArgentina, and the most coveted trophy in thesport.

Its home is Cowdray Park Polo Club, whereannually, nearing 40 matches are played over athree-week period. Set in an 'Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty' within ViscountCowdray’s 16,500 acre estate in Midhurst, West

Sussex, many of the matches take place againstthe backdrop of the South Downs, in front of theworld famous Cowdray ruins.

For many, it has become a permanent fixturein the summer social and sporting diary as partof the old-fashioned “season”, along withHenley Regatta, Cowes week, Wimbledon andthe Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

It has an ambience where Pimms, picnicsand Princes blend seamlessly in the throng. Notto forget, of course, the ubiquitous popping ofcorks from title sponsors Champagne HouseVeuve Clicquot, who have supported thechampionship for the past decade and a half.

Cowdray Park is recognised worldwide as thehome of British polo and, indeed, Cowdray ParkPolo Club celebrated its Centenary year in 2010and is looking forward to a very bright futurewith a growing youth membership.

The first competitive tournaments were

recorded on the House grounds in 1910, andcontinued to develop and gain popularity untilthe event of the Second World War, which sawthe sport all but die out, due to the disbandingof several Cavalry regiments, withmechanisation superceding the role of theCavalry in the British Army.

Indeed, Cowdray Park’s role in the re-establishment of polo in England following thewar can never be underestimated. The sport’srevival was largely due to a legend within polo:John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray,who passed away in 1995, in his eighties.

Having lost an arm in Dunkirk during WW II,the 3rd Viscount Cowdray continued playing thesport and even umpired into his Seventies usinga prosthetic arm designed and fashioned by hisgunmakers, Churchills, which was fitted bymedical experts at the renowned limb hospitalat Roehampton.

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Left: 2006 – Action Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup Final. Photographer: Snoopy. Below left: The Marquis and Marchioness of Milford Haven. Photographer: Steven Morris. Below centre: Lord and Lady Cowdray and their family 2009. Photographer: Richard Young. Below right: Mr and Mrs Mike Rutherford. Photographer: Steven Morris. All photos courtesy of Veuve Clicquot.

*Polo at Cowdray, by Derek Russell Stoneham and Roger Chatterton-Newman, 1992.

past 14 years, but despite being in the final twicethis particular prize has eluded me!”

The love of the event has indeed passeddown from father to son. HRH Harry Wales hasalso played at Cowdray within a Gold Cuptournament.

In other words, regardless of who you are, itfeels as if you are family at Cowdray Park. Thereis a special atmosphere of warmth at the clubfelt by both those inside the sport, and oftenremarked on by neophytes to both playing andspectating.

The Gold Cup tournament is played over athree-week period annually in July, culminatingin the final, which attracts hardened poloaddicts and polo first-timers alike, from allcorners of the world, to witness two teams who

It is an ambience where Pimms, picnics and Princes blend seamlessly in the throng.

have battled their way to the winners’ podiumlifting the splendid golden trophy.

While a high goal event today, it began withhumbler origins. A little over fifty years ago, anArgentine farmer called Antonio Heguy cameover to England on holiday with three of hisfriends. Lord Cowdray had invited them to playin his new tournament.

They arrived with a boat-load of home bredhorses – in stark contrast to today’s multi-million pound high-goal team operations. Backthen the Heguy team, Los Indios, beat the homeside nine goals to four to become the firstwinners of the Gold Cup.

No one could have predicted then just howprestigious the Gold Cup tournament wouldlater become.

The founding father turned Cowdray Parkinto one of the most famous polo clubs in theworld. Underpinning its development was thefact that he wanted people to come and playthere and feel welcome. He charged paltryentrance fees, gathered up his friends from hiswar years, imported ponies from Argentina andthen lent the ponies to his friends for free toform teams. Earl Mountbatten even had a teamthere in the Fifties.

The warmth he generated then is still at thevery heart of the club today, and is palpable asyou walk in through the entrance gates.

HRH The Prince of Wales, referring to the GoldCup for the British Open at Cowdray Park in Poloat Cowdray*, said “…its final is today the highlightof the polo year. I have been trying to win it for the

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Tournament entrants are put into leaguesfollowing an open draw from a Veuve Clicquotice bucket, and a palpable frisson is always feltaround the room as teams see who they willface in the opening round. These days, mobilephone cameras record the draw immediatelyand are sent to Argentina. News of the draw isinstant, and in polo, makes world news.

The top eight teams progress through to thequarter finals, and the semi-finals of the GoldCup are played on the Thursday before theSunday final. Aficionados believe – withoutquestion – that this is the best day’s polo inEurope, attracting a large crowd. It is not a day ofpomp and ceremony. It is laidback and relaxedoff the field, often with nail-biting tension on it.

Semi-finals day attracts like-minded poloaddicts. It is regarded as the afternoon onwhich most polo insiders gather to discuss theissues of the English high-goal season.

The list of competitors who have taken partin the Gold Cup reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ fromthe worlds of business and aristocracy, as wellas attracting some of the greatest polo playingdynasties from South America.

daughter in law Lila Pearson, who reachedthe semi-finals with her team several yearsago, and, in 2009, brought Cowdray Vikings tothe event. Lila is also keen for a Cowdrayteam to feature in the Gold Cup in this, theclub’s centenary year.

The business magnate, the late KerryPacker, and subsequently his son JamiePacker, who did so much to raise the stakeswith their Ellerston Team, setting thebenchmark for professionalism within thesport, and the breeding of ponies, havebecome a fixture as have other leading lightsfrom business around the world.

England internationals Mark and LukeTomlinson have played for the Apes Hill ClubBarbados in the Gold Cup in recent seasons,and won it in 2003 with Nina Vestey.

“To take part in that means you are takingpart in something big, increasing yourdetermination to win,” said Mark. “Playing atthe British Open is always special, it’s themost important tournament in the UK. In fact,besides the Argentine Open, it's probably themost important tournament in the world.”

The Heguy family continues to be aformidable force on the polo field, along withthe Novillo Astradas, the Pieres and theMacDonagh families.

The current world number one, ArgentineAdolfo Cambiaso, with his swarthy looks,brooding demeanour, and brilliance on thepitch, first entered the Gold Cup scene in 1990,as a 16-year-old, 7-goal player, playingalongside the legendary Carlos Gracida, tentimes on a Gold Cup winning team, and one ofthe most elegant players ever to grace thegame. Gracida was in the Tramontana team,who still hold the record for winning the GoldCup four times in the Eighties.

English competitors have included theVestey family, with most recently Nina (nowClarkin) the first and only female to win theGold Cup, with Hildon in 2003; Lord Waterford’sfamily, including Lord Charles and Lord PatrickBeresford, and of course Prince Philip andHRH, The Prince of Wales, who were regularGold Cup competitors.

Continuing to carry the flag for theCowdray family, has been John Cowdray’s

The Gold CupFirst played in 1956 for the British OpenChampionships at Cowdray Park Polo Club.1956 LOS INDIOS beat Cowdray Park1957 WINDSOR PARK beat Casarejo1958 COWDRAY PARK beat Woolmers Park1959 CASAREJO beat Cowdray Park1960 CASAREJO beat Centaurs1961 COWDRAY PARK beat Laversine1962 COWDRAY PARK beat Sao Silvestre1963 LA VULCI beat Cowdray Park1964 JERSEY LILIES beat Centaurs1965 JERSEY LILIES beat Cowdray Park1966 WINDSOR PARK beat Cowdray Park1967 WOOLMERS PARK beat Chequers Manor1968 PIMMS beat Chequers Manor1969 WINDSOR PARK beat Pimms1970 BOCA RATON beat Windsor Park1971 PIMMS beat Columbia1972 PIMMS beat Stowell Park1973 STOWELL PARK beat Cowdray Park1974 STOWELL PARK beat Cowdray Park1975 GREENHILL FARM beat Jersey Lilies1976 STOWELL PARK beat Cowdray Park1977 FOXCOTE beat Cowdray Park1978 STOWELL PARK beat Cowdray Park1979 SONGHAI beat Les Diables Bleus1980 STOWELL PARK beat Cowdray Park1981 FALCONS beat Ipanema1982 SOUTHFIELDS beat Les Diables Bleus1983 FALCONS beat Centaurs1984 SOUTHFIELDS beat Black Bears1985 MAPLE LEAFS beat Les Diables Bleus1986 TRAMONTANA beat Cowdray Park1987 TRAMONTANA beat Windsor Park1988 TRAMONTANA beat Hildon House1989 TRAMONTANA beat Cowdray Park1990 HILDON beat Cowdray Park1991 TRAMONTANA beat Ellerston White1992 BLACK BEARS beat Santa Fe1993 ALCATEL beat Ellerston Black1994 ELLERSTON BLACK beat Pegasus1995 ELLERSTON WHITE beat Black Bears1996 C S BROOKS beat Ellerston White1997 LABEGORCE beat Isla Carroll1998 ELLERSTON beat CS Brooks1999 POMMERY beat Ellerston2000 GEEBUNG beat Black Bears2001 DUBAI beat Los Tamaraos2002 BLACK BEARS beat Emerging2003 HILDON SPORT beat Labegorce2004 AZZURRA beat Dubai2005 DUBAI beat Black Bears2006 BLACK BEARS2007 LECHUZA CARACAS beat Loro Piana2008 LORO PIANA beat Ellerston2009 LA BAMBA DE ARECO beat Dubai2010 DUBAI beat Lechuza Caracas

Top right: Trevor, Sharon, and Alice Eve. Photographer: StevenMorris. Right: Stefanie Powers and Kenney Jones. Photographer:Steven Morris. Below: 2009 winners - La Bamba. Photographer:Richard Young. All photos courtesy of Veuve Cliquot.

Indeed, visitor numbers have risen in the last tenor so years from around five thousand to in excessof fifteen thousand . It is a scene that is typicallyEnglish but international at the same time.

A hint of wellies and waxed jackets, in case ofrain, mixed with designer elegance and highheels gives the Gold Cup an indefinable chic thatcould mean you were in Palermo, Deauville oreven Palm Beach. Yet the cricket square andcastle ruins next to the polo grounds mark it outas quintessentially English.

The Gold Cup is as much about the beautifultented shopping village, with its ninety boutiquesselling high-end clothes, jewellery and even up-market adventure holidays, as it is about thepolo match.

Since 1995, leading Champagne maisonVeuve Clicquot has been the title sponsor of thisprestigious polo event. The colours of theCowdray Estate and of the champagne brandinghave created a synergy that has ensured instantbrand recognition.

Put the 2011 Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup final –perhaps even the semi-finals – in your diaryand head to Midhurst for what promises to be aspecial season of bubble, sparkle andpulsating polo.

Roots that run deep. In anticipation of the Spring launch of his first book,Garden, acclaimed landscape garden designer RandleSiddeley reflects on a lifetime in the garden design business.

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The roots of Randle Siddeley’s passion forgardens certainly run deep. From earlychildhood experiences of the great outdoors, toteenage years spent shadowing his father,renowned interior designer John Siddeley, anunerring enthusiasm for design andhorticulture was cultivated during Randle’sseemingly industrious youth. Now anacclaimed landscape garden designer with 35years’ experience under his belt, Randle,whose official title is The Lord Kenilworth, haswritten his first book, Garden. It not onlycelebrates a successful career in landscapegarden design, but also gives an intimateinsight into the milestones of a lifelong passion.

As a boy growing up in Suffolk, surroundedby Constable’s rural landscape, Randle wastrusted with his own garden plots to tend in thegrounds of the family homes - Old Oak Cottage,and later, The Deans. He delighted in watchingseeds that he had planted transform intoflowers, and it was in these early days that, inhis own words, he “realised that a gardenallowed you to escape and to create your ownworld.” Much knowledge was gleaned from thegardener, Mr Buckledy, who Randleinterrogated persistently about his gardeningpractices, apparently much to the amusement(and patience) of this old gardening hand. In histeenage years, jobs at Crampthorne’s nursery,and the Chelsea florists Pulbrook & Gould,honed Randle’s enthusiasm, skills andunderstanding of plant life. However, it was hiswork as a young man alongside his fatherwhich brought about an interest in the synergybetween inside and outside space, and whichproved to be the springboard for his career inlandscape design.

Under his father’s expert guidance, Randlelearnt the importance of understanding themechanics of design, something reflected inthe attention to detail applied to his projectstoday. As explained in Garden “He [JohnSiddeley] believed, rightly, that a good designershould understand the construction of a houseand everything that went on behind its walls.….The same thing applies to landscape design. Itis not enough to select plants or choose theright colour of stone. You have to understandaspect, light, climate, soil, water tables andwind direction. You have to be able to lookbeyond what is there and see how something

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These are the challenges of garden designthat Randle took on board when he set up hislandscaping business in 1975. Today, his twincompanies, Siddeley Landscape Designs andRandle Siddeley Associates are well regardedglobally for their commitment to excellenceand bespoke design. From private residentialgardens in town and country, to largecommercial schemes in the UK and overseas,Randle and his team apply visionaryimagination, understanding and technical skillto each and every project.

In what has become a huge growth industryduring the past few decades, the award-winning team has embraced changing workingpractices, concerns and emerging trends,including sustainability. Randle wasinstrumental in pioneering the concept ofdesign-and-build, strongly believing thatlandscape design should encompass everystage of a garden’s creation - from concept toinstallation, and even maintenance. Today, wellthought out, attractive outside space isrecognised as being as important as theinterior design of a home in terms of value,appeal and longevity.

Unlike interior design, the organic nature ofa garden presents the difficulty of creatingsomething that continuously evolves. InGarden, Randle demonstrates varied solutionsto this challenge, and the specific challenges ofeach particular project, handpicked from hisextensive portfolio of work. “The book consistsof a fantastic cross section of projects, “Randleexplains. “There is everything from traditionalEnglish country estates, through tocontemporary urban spaces. It also illustratesthe extent of our international projects - inNorth America, the Mediterranean and theMiddle East. Each project is extremely specialin its own way and I like to think every one istotally unique because of our commitment toworking closely with the client to ensure theirpersonal style is reflected in their garden.”

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minutes walk of Baker Streetstation and the numerous bars,shops and restaurants ofMarylebone High Street.

• The property offers greatentertaining space with a smallbalcony area and comprises

three bedrooms, two bathrooms,two receptions, fitted kitchenand utility room.

• Clarence Terrace is located onthe south west side of Regent'sPark with Baker Street justmoments away.

CLARENCE TERRACE, REGENT’S PARK. LONDON, NW1

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• Newly refurbished, rarelyavailable period house arrangedover five floors, located within aquiet residential street in theDorset Square Conservation Area.

• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms,reception room, TV room,

dressing room, study on theground floor, kitchen, diningroom, guest cloakroom, balconyand patio garden.

• Refurbished to an exactingstandard by the present ownersin a contemporary style.

• Balcombe Street is located justnorth of Dorset Square and is ashort walk from the open spacesof Regent's Park and the worldclass shopping facilities ofMarylebone High Street and theWest End.

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• A modern three bedroom triplexapartment within this wellmaintained period buildingmoments from the transportlinks of Marylebone Station.

• Solid oak wood flooring, amplenatural light throughout and aprivate decked roof terrace.

• Comprises: entrance hallway,reception room, large open plankitchen and dining room, threedouble bedrooms, bathroom,shower room, guest cloakroom.

UPPER MONTAGU STREET, LONDON, W1



• The property is arranged overthe second and third floor of thiswell maintained periodconversion.

• High ceilings, hard wood floorsand air conditioning throughout.

• Situated in one of the bestlocations in W1 it offers excellentCentral London accommodation.

• This beautifully refurbished splitlevel three bedroom apartmenthas been fitted and finished toan excellent standard.

• Comprises: entrance hallway,double reception with open plankitchen, master bedroom withensuite bathroom, seconddouble bedroom, third singleroom/study, guest cloakroom.

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• A fabulous, beautifully presenteddouble bedroom apartmentlocated on the first floor of thisbrand new secure development.

• Ideally located moments fromBaker Street Station and theopen spaces of Regent's Park.

• The property benefits from hardwood floors throughout withunder floor heating, integratedaudio and satellite connectionsand a vast amount of naturallight.

• Comprises: entrance hallwaywith storage, reception roomwith balcony, open plan kitchen,double bedroom with built instorage (including under bedstorage) and balcony, bathroom.

CORNWALL HOUSE,7 ALLSOP PLACE, LONDON, NW1



• A stunning bright two doublebedroom apartment situated onthe second floor of this modernportered development ideallylocated moments from theamenities of both Oxford Streetand Marylebone Village.

• The property has been finishedto a high and contemporarystandard with hard wood andflooring.

• Climate cooling, underfloorheating and double glazing.

• Comprises: entrance hallway,large reception with dual aspect,fully equipped kitchen, masterbedroom with ensuite bathroom,second double bedroom, guestbathroom, utility cupboard,secure underground parkingspace.

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ASKING PRICE £2,595,000LEASEHOLDSOLE AGENTS


• A very impressive ground floorapartment in a picturesque NashTerrace on the outer circle ofRegent's Park, with views overthe greenery.

• The apartment is presented ingood condition and comprisesthree bedrooms, two bathrooms(one ensuite), large throughreception, fitted kitchen andguest cloakroom, making this amust for the discerning buyer.

• Cumberland Terrace is locatedon the eastern side of Regent'sPark with numerous localamenities close by.

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• A spacious and very wellpresented raised ground floorapartment in this imposing blocklocated moments from localshops, bars and restaurants.

• Edgware Road station is withinclose proximity to the property.

• Hyde Park Mansions is locatedjust east of Edgware Road and tothe south of Marylebone Road.

• The apartment is offered in goodcondition and comprises fourbedrooms, two bathrooms andspacious reception with largeopen plan kitchen.

HYDE PARK MANSIONS, CABBELL STREET, MARYLEBONE, LONDON, NW1

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ASKING PRICE £950,000LEASEHOLD


• A spacious lower ground floortwo bedroom apartment in anelegant, red brick, mansion blockin Marylebone.

• The apartment has beentastefully refurbished andfeatures a huge 29 ft reception

and dining room, a modernkitchen/breakfast room, twobedrooms and three bathrooms.

• Excellent transport facilities areprovided by Marylebone station,Baker Street underground stationand numerous bus routes.

• Montagu Mansions isconveniently located withinwalking distance of the shopsand restaurants of MaryleboneHigh Street, Edgware Road, andthe West End.

• 24 hour porters and passenger lifts.

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ASKING PRICE £850,000SHARE OF FREEHOLDSOLE AGENTS


• A very well presented fourthfloor apartment set within animpressive portered block only ashort walk from MaryleboneHigh Street.

• Four underground stations,providing six different tube lines, as

well as Marylebone and Paddingtonmainline stations and the HeathrowExpress, are within easy reach.

• Contemporary feel comprising twobedrooms (one en-suite), showerroom, reception, fitted kitchen anda covered parking space.

• Macready House is located onCrawford Street at the junctionof Seymour Place, close to manylocal amenities, includingSeymour Leisure Centre, whichincludes a 33m pool, moderngym and climbing wall.

MACREADY HOUSE, CRAWFORD STREET, MARYLEBONE, LONDON, W1

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• A rare opportunity to rent thisthree bedroom ground floorapartment with a dual aspectreception room.

• Situated in one of the mostpicturesque and sought afterNash terraces in Regent's Park.

• High ceilings, original periodfeatures, excellent storagethroughout, off street parkingand 24 hour porter.

• Cumberland Terrace is locatedon the quieter, eastern side ofRegent's Park and is withinwalking distance of MaryleboneHigh Street and Primrose Hill.

• Excellent transport facilities withboth Great Portland Street andRegent's Park undergroundstations close by and by car, easyaccess to the A40M.

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• An exceptional, immaculatelypresented four storey Grade IIlisted Nash Terrace house withfabulous views over Regent's Parkand quiet aspect throughout.

• Chester Gate is convenientlylocated moments from Regent'sPark and within walking distanceto Marylebone High Street andthe West End.

• Excellent transport facilities areprovided by Great PortlandStreet and Regent's Parkunderground stations, numerousbus routes and the A40.

• Grand entrance hallway withstorage, reception room withworking period fireplace andstunning views over the Park,separate dining room leading tofully integrated kitchen with topof the range appliances, guestcloakroom, master bedroom withensuite bathroom, walk inwardrobe, dressing room/singlebedroom, two further doublebedrooms, two bathrooms (one ensuite) and second single bedroom.

ASKING PRICE £3,495,000LEASEHOLD + SHARE OF FREEHOLDSOLE AGENTS


• Truly stunning split levelapartment with excellent ceilingheights, set within one ofMarylebone's finest gardensquares.,

• Close proximity to MaryleboneHigh Street.

• Local transport facilities areplentiful with easy access to allparts of the Capital.

• Recently refurbished to anexacting standard, with an overallinternal space of 2,422 sq ft.

• Montagu Square is located justwest of Baker Street with theopen spaces of Hyde Park alsoclose by.

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• An attractive two storey terracedhouse located within a populararea, moments from local shopsand bars.

• Various transport facilities arealso within close proximity.

• Warwick Place is ideally locatedjust off Blomfield Road withRegent's Canal also moments away.

• The property requiresrefurbishment and comprisesthree bedrooms, reception,

kitchen, bathroom, guestcloakroom, integral garage andgarden. There is also potential to extend into the loft, subjectto planning consent, whichwould result in a good sizedfamily home.

WARWICK PLACE, LITTLE VENICE, LONDON, W9

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PRICE £795 PER WEEKFURNISHED/UNFURNISHED


• A beautifully presented threedouble bedroom apartmentsituated on the garden level ofthis period conversion ideallylocated on this much soughtafter picturesque Marylebonesquare.

• The property benefits from itsown entrance, a vast amount ofnatural light throughout and haskey access to Dorset Squareprivate gardens.

• Entrance hallway, dual aspectreception room, fully equippedkitchen, master bedroom withensuite shower room, 2 furtherdouble bedrooms, familybathroom with jacuzzi spa bath,second family bathroom. Goodstorage throughout.

DORSET SQUARE,LONDON, NW1

PRICE £995 PER WEEKFURNISHED/UNFURNISHED


• An extremely well appointed,three bedroom, two bathroomapartment in this picturesqueLondon garden square.

• Well balanced, spaciousaccommodation, access to aprivate patio garden and islocated on the garden level of animpressive Georgian town house.

• Dorset Square is a convenientlocation just north ofMarylebone Road and offeringeasy access to Regents Park,Baker Street tube station(Hammersmith & City, Jubilee,Circle & Metropolitan Lines) andthe West End.

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