REFRESHED AND RENEWED In April 2023, the four-star boutique Hotel du Vin Poole completed a full refurbishment of its guest bedrooms, suites and bathrooms to refresh the décor with nautical nods that ooze quiet luxury and sophistication. Originally built in 1776 the refurbishment blends original features with signature Hotel du Vin panache. The 38 rooms found within this impressive Georgianstyle building includes the addition of a bold colour scheme blending statement orange hues with relaxing blue, teal and grey tones that speaks to the hotel’s seaside location in a modern way. The newly updated décor embraces texture and warmth while taking inspiration from Poole’s maritime heritage and its popularity as a seaside holiday resort. Many rooms feature whimsical beach hut print wallpaper, with artwork plus accessories featuring seagulls, shellfish and nautical motifs informed by the culture of the area. Featuring comfortable handsprung mattresses, fine Egyptian linen, deep baths for relaxing drench showers, plasma TVs and air conditioning, each room comes with all the little luxuries expected, including thick fluffy towels and robes. The property is the ideal location for romantic prewedding getaways, or those looking to tie the knot here. Discover more: www.hotelduvin.com/locations/poole PLANNING A GETAWAY? Moonfleet Manor, part of Luxury Family Hotels, overlooks Chesil Beach on Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast and is celebrating the end of its significant renovation this Summer, welcoming a new era for this familyfocused property. Highlights include the new Fleethouse rooms, which boast the most impressive views of the coast and beyond; the opening of a new Science Room, where children can learn how to experiment ‒ a welcome addition alongside the existing Escape Rooms, which still remain a first for a UK hotel ‒ an extensive indoor activity hub perfectly suited to inclement British weather, featuring a traversing wall, skittle alley, retro arcade games, crazy golf and a play area for under fives ensuring children of all ages are kept entertained. Luxury Family Hotels collection comprises of five hotels in some of England’s finest coastal and countryside locations: Fowey Hall in Cornwall, Moonfleet Manor in Dorset, Woolley Grange in Bath, The Ickworth in Suffolk and New Park Manor in the New Forest. Each of the hotels is designed for families of every kind, offering all the little things required for a family holiday: • 90 minutes of complimentary childcare per night’s stay at the on-site Ofsted-registered Four Bears Den. • A ‘milk butler’ service with the delivery of sterilised and heated bottles of milk every morning and evening. • All the baby and toddler equipment is provided for every room, plus dedicated children’s amenities. • Educational staff-led activity programmes for all ages during weekends and school holidays. • Amenities across the group include indoor and outdoor pools, dedicated children’s libraries, cinema rooms with daily screenings, expansive play areas both indoor and out. Check out https://luxuryfamilyhotels.co.uk/locations/moonfleet-manor FANCI THAT Relocating from London Road, FANCI fine jewellery’s new boutique is now open in Ocean Village. It features an on-site workshop visible for customers to view and see their commissions in the making. Visitors are invited to a free design appointment, with a complimentary glass of English sparkling wine upon arrival while enjoying the fabulous view of Ocean Village Marina. The official opening saw plenty of local business owners and jewellery lovers in attendance. Greeted with English sparkling wine from a Hampshire vineyard, hors d’oeuvre and live music, the warm atmosphere wasn’t dampened by the odd shower, which cleared just in time for Southampton’s Lord Mayor to cut the ribbon and announce FANCI officially open. Owner Chris Nash was delighted with the turnout and has already had many new enquiries. He says, “We’re delighted to open our new boutique in Ocean Village; this wonderful location provides a lovely experience for our customers and team”. Six-times finalists in the UK Jewellery Awards, FANCI create beautiful, fine jewellery to treasure forever, offering design, manufacture, repair and valuing services for customers across Hampshire, Dorset and beyond. Check out: www.fanci.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 13
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