Your Yorkshire Wedding - March/April 2021 (Issue 47)

ONE FOR FOODIES New for the year ahead, dazzling Victorian country house hotel Beaverbrook launches an assortment of interactive Stay & Cook packages at The School of Cookery, where guests will learn tricks of the trade from the in-house team of professional chefs. Whether it’s the Okawari Japanese experience, a sushi- making masterclass, or the Hearty and Homegrown experience, a sustainable cooking class, or perhaps the Plant-based & Nutritious experience for eco-conscious guests looking to improve their plant-based repertoire; guests are guaranteed to leave The School of Cookery with new skills sure to impress. The experiences will be overseen by The School of Cookery manager, Gerard Molloy, who has more than 15 years’ experience working in prestigious kitchens across the UK, including Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons, Soho Farmhouse and L’Ecrivain Dublin. The Stay & Cook experiences start from £835 for two adults including overnight accommodation, daily breakfast, a two-hour cookery class and dinner. Check out www.beaverbrook.co.uk EDITOR’S PICK: THE FAB FOUR FROM LONDON WITH LOVE Ruby Hotels, has launched its first UK property in London’s Southbank. The new 76- room hotel, Ruby Lucy, enjoys a prime position on the Southbank’s Lower Marsh, while the interior design is inspired by the area’s bustling fairs, markets, entertainment and theatre scene, with a carnival theme running throughout the hotel. Rich, dark tones meet bright brass accents and subtle stripes, accessorised with playful props including circus drums and juggling pins. All guest rooms showcase Ruby Hotels’ sleep-scientist-approved formula, including full soundproofing and blackout curtains, quirky touches and cutting- edge technology such as a Marshall guitar amp and a personal tablet pre-loaded with a carefully-curated London city guide. Nightly rates at Ruby Lucy start from £119 per night. Check out www.ruby-hotels.com Cary Arms & Spa, South Devon: This award-winning “Inn on the Beach” has a spectacular coastal location, boutique spa, fabulous local food, warm atmosphere and exceptional service. A much- loved and firm fixture on the South Devon coastline, it also boasts dog-friendly rooms and has a sustainability manifesto. Check out www.caryarms.co.uk The Eastbury, Dorset: Recently refurbished, this 17 th -century 26-bedroom country house hotel has a 2AA Rosette restaurant, spa and gardens. Accomodation includes a self-catering cottage, and also an array of beautiful traditional rooms, garden rooms and Victorian Garden Potting Shed Suites which have their own entrances for added privacy and private firepit - perfect for cold nights relaxing under the stars. The cottage is full of character with a large inglenook wood-burning fireplace, wooden beams and modern facilities. Check out https://theeastburyhotel.co.uk Merry Harriers, Surrey: This refurbished country inn with llama trekking is an hour from London but feels a world away. The five Shepherds Huts surround a pond with views of the Surrey Hills and each has a firepit and indoor log burner. There’s also six Garden Rooms each with its own entrance and views of the llamas, and four inn rooms. Visit https://merryharriers.com Beach Hut Suites at The Beachcroft, West Sussex: Situated on a seven- mile coastal footpath, Beachcroft Beach Hut Suites make the ideal bolthole for couples, families, friends and not forgetting four- legged companions. The huts have a private entrance for contact-free travel, overlook Falpham pebble beach and accommodate up to two adults and two children in a mezzanine master bedroom and a second bedroom with bunk beds. There’s a stylish lounge area with corner sofa, Netflix-enabled smart TV and amenities. Visit https://beachcroftbeachhuts.co.uk 83 HONEYMOON NEWS

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