Dear Member, Welcome to your new CountryClubuk eNews . . . all you need now, from gourmet food to unbeatable wine deals, jewellery, fashion, tailoring and more—all at advantageous Club Members’ prices. Not forgetting the most glorious winter sunshine in the Caribbean. Please read on and enjoy!
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Caribbean idyll: blissful Belmond La Samanna, St Martin: location, ambience, food and service so special you will never want to leave
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The ocean-ringed island of St Martin is one of the most blissful in the Caribbean, and on the westernmost point of the French side lies Belmond La Samanna, one of the finest resorts in the world. The beauty of its location, the high level of service, food and ambience, and the warm, sun-kissed white-sand beach and turquoise sea, all make La Samanna so special that it draws discerning guests again and again for a glamorous yet laid-back Caribbean idyll.
La Samanna’s location is second to none. It sits on the south-eastern edge of Baie Longue (Long Bay) beach, the most beautiful on St Martin. Far from casinos and cruise ships, the resort is a quiet oasis of whitewashed suites tucked high on a cliff, with gentle waves, lush gardens, a cabana-dotted private beach and a spectacular hilltop spa. The ocean is never far from view or mind: each room has the inky blues and corals of the sea, and the restaurants specialise in fresh fish from the surrounding waters. Most guests never venture beyond its 55 impeccably groomed beach-front acres, finding the service and surroundings so wonderful they can’t bear to tear themselves away.
The hotel’s glorious Baie Longue beach stretches for what seems like miles, promising untramelled beauty and privacy. It is blissfully quiet and unpopulated. Pristine whitewashed villas and patios all give La Samanna an upscale Mediterranean feel. Come sunset, the Caribbean sky transforms into a watercolour of pinks, purples and gold. Happily, each of La Samanna’s rooms—whether a beachfront suite, a clifftop villa with private butler, or a three-bedroom cottage—has ocean views, so you’ll never miss Nature’s most magnificent show.
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Also beachside, L’Oursin Restaurant is among the West Indies’ finest. Enjoy French cuisine with a Caribbean accent in an elegant open-air space overlooking the sea, before exploring La Cave, a 15,000-bottle cellar and a must for wine connoisseurs. For private dinners an expert chef curates a personal tasting menu and wine flight. Or take your seat at Laplaj as this beachside bistro transforms into a tempting trattoria setting in the evenings, where you can dine on delicious light fare as you gaze across the glittering, moonlit ocean surrounded by bougainvillea and allamanda.
Though the resort feels worlds apart from the busy island, it’s a short 10-minute drive to bustling Simpson Bay on the island’s Dutch side, and about 20 minutes from the French capital city of Marigot. And at La Samanna itself your long, warm, sun-filled days can be filled with every imaginable sport, or nothing more than a good book.
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Sensational pearls: elegant haute couture pearl, diamond and gold Cascade necklace
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This sensational new Cascade pearl, diamond and 14ct gold necklace, just arrived from the South Seas, has it all: eye-catching, luxurious elegance, haute couture style and high value. It looks a million dollars.
With its large baroque pendant contrasting beautifully with the three strands of gleaming round pearls, it’s the latest haute couture style as well as being a stunning work of fine jewellery. Natural round white pearls of 8.5mm to 9.5mm diameter create the necklace—this size being the most prized for high-class strands—finished with a lustrous large baroque pearl set with 14ct yellow gold.
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Exceptional diamond and 18ct gold tennis bracelet and earrings from Hatton Garden
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This exceptional diamond bracelet is a piece of fine jewellery which any woman would desire: it is substantial enough to catch the eye, yet still so very elegant. It envelops the wrist in a dazzling river of diamonds. The glittering line of 5 carats of high-quality round brilliant cut natural diamonds is classically prong set in 18ct white gold.
This fine bracelet is top quality, flexible and beautifully made. The key is the craftsmanship of the bracelet and the quality of diamonds, which are among the best, F/G colour and VS clarity, so that nothing gets in the way of the brilliant ‘white fire’ which flashes from within. Both fashionable and classical, it makes a beautiful, discerning and precious gift. Code TB05SJ18. RRP £14,850. CCUK £7,975. Order Diamond Bracelet from Hatton Garden, 18ct white gold, 5 carats, F/G VS.
The matching 1.40 carat diamond stud earrings are also of the highest quality, F/G colour, VS1 clarity, flashing their own scintillating brilliance and ‘white fire’. Code VS14SJ18. RRP £11,600. CCUK £6,650. Click for full details and to order.
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Wine connoisseurs celebrate this ‘great vinatge’ 2009 Château Lynch-Bages
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98/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
97/100 Gilbert & Gaillard
96/100 Wine Spectator
96/100 Wine Enthusiast
95/100 The Wine Cellar Insider
95/100 Decanter
94/100 Falstaff
93/100 Tim Atkin
Average critic score 94/100
Château Lynch Bages is one of the best Médoc estates and well loved by wine connoisseurs in the UK. As Oz Clarke writes, ‘Lynch-Bages is impressive at five years, beautiful at 10 years and irresistible at 20.’ According to Robert Parker, the 2009 ‘appears to be the finest Lynch-Bages since the 2000, 1990 and 1989. It is an expressive, voluptuously textured wine with unctuosity and powerful, juicy, succulent blackberry and black currant flavours, low acids, a layered, massive mouthfeel, but no sense of heaviness or fatigue. This exquisite Lynch-Bages should drink well for 30-plus years.’
Neal Martin, vinous, notes: ‘The 2009 Lynch-Bages has an intense bouquet. Layers of blackberry, bilberry, brine and a touch of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannin, dense and sinewy towards the finish. You cannot help but admire the brawn underneath its aristocratic coat. Drink until 2036.’
The Decanter critics note: ‘Layers of rich olive, cassis, exotic spices, cracked pepper and garrigue. You get the heat of the vintage and the ripeness of the fruit, balanced by muscular, chewy tannins and gorgeous chocolate notes. This is great.’
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Silk Garden: inspirational fine art designs by Rory Hutton in his latest Collection
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Artist Rory Hutton creates inspired works of art, history and luxury in coveted silk scarf collections for the Royal Palaces and more: Original, unique, avant garde, within every design there is a story. Here, Rory Hutton’s homage to an important 20th century gardener, Bunny Mellon.
An inspiration to HM The Queen and the then Prince of Wales among others, Bunny Mellon—whose husband Paul Mellon owned the Derby winning racehorse Mill Reef—famously restored the kitchen garden of Louis XIV in Versailles and transformed the White House Rose Garden, becoming a close friend of Jackie Kennedy. Motifs of birds, bees, topiaries, sunflowers, carnations and watering cans are created from Rory’s own distinctive linocuts.
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Sumptuously soft new baby alpaca hat and scarf set: beautifully handmade in Peru
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These sumptuously soft, thick and warm suri baby alpaca fur hats and scarves are fabulous. Just arrived from the land of the alpaca, Peru, where they are beautifully made by hand, each is an individual, unique piece, they will keep you warm and stylish. They are perfect to complete an outfit, from wintry Knightsbridge to Cheltenham Festival, a winter wedding or Val d’Isere.
Divinely soft, fluffy and warm, the great thing about this alpaca is also how light it is, as well as sumptuously thick and breathable —you really feel enveloped in something fabulously expensive, warm and luxurious. In two colours, camel (pictured) and black.
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Eyecatching Italian leather Piero Bag with snaffle bit: equestrian chic, a snip at £39
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The eyecatching Italian tumbled leather Piero with its smart metal snaffle bit is chic, versatile and has great style. It’s a surefire way to elevate your equestrian credentials with minimal effort.
Designed and made in Italy in soft, tactile tumbled leather with a solid snaffle bit at the front, it works equally well for a party or a day at the races. The versatility of the removable straps makes it easy to tailor for many occasions. Utilise the longest strap to create a crossbody when you’re on the go or wear on your shoulder for a sophisticated, structured loo; or use the short strap, or remove both straps and it’s a clutch.
Choose from eight stylish colours: navy, tan, olive, burnt orange, black, denim, teal and dark grey. Size 20x13x6cm.
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Elegant Elgar Necklace: a symphony in marquise cut emeralds and yellow gold
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An emerald necklace makes a great addition to any jewellery collection, and marquise cut faceted emeralds highlighted by yellow gold vermeil make this elegant necklace an instant head-turner as it catches the light, glows and sparkles. The marquise cut was said to have been created to mirror the smile of Marie Antoinette; whether or no, it’s a beautiful cut and the Elgar necklace is a symphony in green and gold.
It’s original and sophisticated, a stylish, easy to wear matinee length creating a versatile piece that will add just the right finishing touch to many different outfits, from boardroom to cocktails and more.
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Stylish original new Skellig Irish hood cardigan by West End in merino wool
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This new Skellig Irish hood cardigan in pure merino wool has an unusual honeycomb pattern, diagonal cable squares creating a 3D effect. Cable stitch on the hem, cuff and hood complement the design beautifully. Also featured, the Trinity knot design zipper and kangaroo pockets for added warmth and comfort.
In two colours: Army green and oatmeal nep (pictured above). Sizes XS to XL (UK 8 to 18).
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CountryClubuk Hampers: the Gourmet Feast with Champagne, caviar and more
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The Club’s Gourmet Feast Hamper will provide an unforgettable banquet of Champagne, claret, caviar, truffles, foie gras and chocolate truffles. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift to celebrate a special someone’s birthday, retirement, new house, new job, new beginning or new arrival, or you simply need extra treats for yourself and your guests at your own table, our Gourmet Feast Hamper gathers together the very best foods to delight the epicure. In this extraordinary hamper you’ll find extraordinarily good things to eat, drink and enjoy.
This delicious hamper includes Devaux Grande Reserve Champagne, Château Macquin Saint George St-Emilion red Bordeaux, a 30g tin of fresh Oscietra Caviar, Foie Gras Bloc, San Pietro a Pettine White and Black Truffle Oils, White Truffle Sauce, Black Truffle Terrine, Black Truffle in Marsala Wine, Acacia Truffle Honey, and just under a kilo of Chocolate Truffles, 77 in all, including Champagne Truffles and Rum Truffles. The value is £420 but Members can enjoy all this for just £249 including UK mainland delivery.
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Sausage dog at your service: the adorable Ascalon Design Dachshund Boot Scraper
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This adorable Dachshund Boot Scraper by Ascalon Design is the ideal gift for a dachshund lover. It is also a great way to invite family and friends to keep the house, conservatory, gunroom or tackroom mud-free, in the friendliest possible way!
With a detailed cast body given a rusty iron finish, and an in-built boot scraper, this jolly dachshund has bags of character and makes a happy gift for your favourite dog lovers. 13x32x11cm.
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Ultra-soft, thick, large and warm pure Cashmere scarves at £39, a real El Snippo!
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This large pure cashmere scarf is a luxurious winter essential for men and women alike. It is expertly made in Inner Mongolia in super soft thick warp, and has all cashmere’s remarkable softness—so it’s perfect for snuggling up in, next to the skin. Style over everything, from jumpers to coats and jackets for a smart and stylish addition to your cold weather wardrobe.
It is beautifully finished with fringes and comes in gorgeous colours, contemporary (great for the girls) and classic (perfect for the men!): black, navy, light grey, dark grey, cream, orange, baby pink and smoky rose. Size 30cm x 168cm. They arrive in a smart presentation box.
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Warm, funny friends to keep out the draughts: Hedgehogs by Dora Designs
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As the cold winds do blow and the draughts whistle under our doors it is time for some smart furry friends to bring extra warmth into our lives. And this line of hedgehogs are the ideal chaps to keep out the chill while looking good with their soft bristles and pointy brocade noses.
Draught excluders by profession, these jolly hedgehogs are also happy companions and a pleasure to have around. Length 84cm. Weight 2kg. Code BB22DD16. Non Members £90. CCUK £49. Free UK mainland delivery. Order Hedgehog Draught Excluders.
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WE ARE HERE AT THE CLUB AND AT YOUR SERVICE!
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More than 2,000 offers are now available at advantageous prices on your exclusive, all-singing, all-dancing CountryClubuk website, and more are added all the time. Don’t miss them!
And for Members’ current favourites, please read on, and enjoy!
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SOME OF OUR MEMBERS’ FAVOURITE THINGS
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Finest Var smoked salmon, chemical free: the nearest thing to wild Atlantic salmon: 1kg side, only £37
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Var salmon is the next best thing to wild Atlantic salmon in flavour and texture, the nearest farmed sa lmon can ever get to wild or ‘free range’ —and you can taste it. This is smoked salmon as it should be and it is an all-time Members’ favourite. Click for full details and order!
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Super Italian v-neck in the finest pure Merino wool by Massoti, a snip at only £49
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Now is the time to snap up a classic fine knit Italian merino wool sweater—and, of course, at a more advantageous price. This super sweater, beautifully designed and made in Italy by Masotti, will keep a man as warm as if he is wearing thick lambswool yet it is sleek, light, non-bulky and silky-smooth. It looks fresh and stylish under a jacket, over a shirt to keep out the draughts, and it is soft enough to wear alone. It will be one of the most versatile sweaters you will ever own.
Massoti design and make their sweaters using only 21-gauge Australian merino wool—literally the best in the world. That curly, glossy hair is the secret of the classic merino sweater: what makes it soft and smooth as well as light, and costing up to £150 a sweater! Our Members of course enjoy a far better pricing arrangement: you can order them for only £49 each, delivered to your door. Choose from 15 colours. Code VM01MK01.RRP £98. CCUK £49. Click for details and order.
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Fisherman Rib Merino wool half-zip sweater by West End Knitwear of Ireland: a snip for Club Members at only £59
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The Fisherman Rib Merino wool sweater from Irish knitwear specialists West End Knitwear combines the classic rib stitch pattern with a stylish contemporary half zip with leather pull, and colour contrast on the inside collar.
The rib stitch pattern was traditionally worn by Irish fishermen: it’s a warm knit, and plainer than cable. Above in oatmeal, also cormorant blue, peacock green. Sizes: S (38in), M (40in), L (42in), XL (44-46in), XXL (48-50in). RRP £90 plus delivery. CCUK Members £59. Click here to order.
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Sumptuously soft Toscana shearling gilet: fabulous quality, beautiful, light and warm: exclusive Club price
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Toscana is the highest quality sheepskin in the world, and this sumptuously soft Toscana shearling gilet makes the most of its fabulous qualities of beauty, lightness and warmth. In fact, it feels like spun silk, inside and out.
Shearling pelts are produced all over the world, but the most popular and the best quality come from Spain—which is the source of these fine pelts. Each piece is hand cut and sewn, tailored and gently waisted and darted so it looks a million dollars and behaves like a luxurious second skin.
Versatile, fashionable, it makes a super transitional piece to wear all year, layered under coats, over sweaters and jackets, looking perfectly at home from Sloane Street to the Shires. It’s also reversible, giving two outfits in one.
It comes in three gorgeous colours, black, damson and grey, XS-3XL (8-20). At the Club price it’s a steal!
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Wonderful reversible duck down three-quarter Norsk coat with removable hood: light as air, warm as toast, a favourite and such a snip!
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Discover your perfect puffer, the Norsk—every detail has been considered in this fabulous reversible insulated down coat. It’s sophisticated, flattering, and will keep you stylishly warm in the coldest of blasts, and with ultimate lightness so it won’t wear you down.
The longer length keeps the whole body warm. And it’s reversible—lurking inside is a puffer of a different hue, ready to turn burgundy into navy, fashionable silver into navy and charcoal into black. For extra warmth when the going gets tough, the padded hood is ready for action, concealed in the high collar. This is one of our Members’ all-time favourite coats.
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The oh-so-versatile 100% cashmere Graziella poncho to keep you toasty warm and stylish in 10 great colours
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Here is Members’ favourite soft 100% pure cashmere Graziella poncho to keep you toasty warm in the current variable weather, while looking good. It comes in 10 great colours—and it’s so versatile you can wear it in a host of different ways.
Pearly button side fastenings give you the choice of many different styles: start with the main event—an asymmetric poncho with all the buttons fastened; or position buttons to the back and achieve a straight poncho look. Create a cardigan by twisting the buttons to the front; or a toasty-warm snood by pulling it over your head. Unbutton, and it becomes a plain cashmere scarf; re-button lengthwise to form sleeves and you have a shrug.
All in all, we make that six good reasons to add this pure cashmere poncho to your wardrobe—or give it as a gift!
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Original classic well-cut pure cotton Pytchley cords, still the best, only £59: new season colours just arrived
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The Club’s Pytchley cords remain at perfect pitch for their quality, cut, comfort, warmth and durability, even after all these years. Craftsmanship and design are combined with the softest, finest quality corduroy to produce a pair of trousers from which our Members say they are loathe to be parted. These cords are undeniably equal to any in St James’s (and better than most), and have been Club Members’ favourites for more than 15 years. Most Members own a pair of these in at least three different colours and dress them up or down as the occasion requires.
The corduroy cloth is a strong 100% cotton, and seems to last forever. The cut is generous yet smart, with a flat front, slant front pockets, two buttoned back pockets, a secure front fastening of a hook and bar, button and internal keeper button, and waistband with belt loops. Colours include: olive, dark navy, dark sand, burgundy, light stone and cornflower blue. Waist sizes are 32-46in (in 2in increments). Leg lengths: short, 29.5in, regular 31in and long 33in.
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Taylor of Old Bond Street luxurious shaving creams
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We are delighted to be able to offer Members the fine shaving products made by Taylor of Old Bond Street, established in 1854. Generations of gentlemen have used these luxurious gentlemen’s grooming products and they have become our Members favourites over many years. If you already use Taylor’s, you will appreciate these exclusive Club prices. If you have never tried them, this is an excellent time to do so.
For starters, we suggest a selection of three luxuriously smooth Taylor of Old Bond Street Shaving Creams in 150g bowls, pure and delicately fragranced, and including the famous Sandalwood (the all-time gentleman’s favourite), the distinguished Eton College, Saint James and Mr Taylor’s, and Rose, Lavender, Almond, Avocado, Lemon & Lime, Cedarwood, Grapefruit and Peppermint. Select three of the same fragrance, or a mixture of fragrances, just as you wish.
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DON’T MISS ALL THE NEW ARRIVALS AT THE CLUB!
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Or call the Member Services team on 020 7399 2960.
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