Dear Member, Don't miss Chelsea Flower Show tickets for the members-only opening day, and best seats at Twickenham for England v Wales and New Zealand v South Africa: Stroll into Mayfair to the club of your imaginings, and see Members' top hotels booked this week: Save a cool £7,000 on an enchanting new Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring: Commemorate the Coronation with a rather special spoon: See the new SS23 Really Wild fashion collection and Christys' Panama hats: Enjoy the ultimate epicurean prawn tasting, 120 gorgeous gourmet Swiss chocolate truffles, a delicious Sicilian white from the slopes of Mount Etna, plus the world's best rosé . . . There's more, much more . . . please read on, and enjoy!
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Join us for the sold-out RHS members-only opening day of Chelsea Flower Show 2023: exclusive CountryClubuk Members-only offer
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Join us at Chelsea Flower Show 2023 on this year's already sold-out opening day, Tuesday, May 23, with a year's RHS membership so you can go on enjoying RHS gardens and gardening throughout the year.
Chelsea Flower Show is unarguably the greatest flower show on earth. Its scale is amazing. The marquee alone covers 4 acres. For exhibitors, it represents years of devoted labour. As devotees of gardens, we shall see flowers of every hue, marvel at the exotic, appreciate the perfectly formed, wonder at the latest designs and note the plants we’ve sworn to grow in our own garden. Chelsea is a garden inspiration!
To be there on RHS members-only opening day has always been looked on as the only civilized way in which to see this magnificent display—and those who achieve it are wont to dine out on it all year. Our tickets are in pairs and include one RHS membership. This alone entitles the bearer and family members to free entry to the five RHS Gardens and more than 200 Partner Gardens for the member plus a family guest or two children; a monthly subscription to The Garden magazine; unlimited, personalised RHS gardening advice and exclusive access to RHS Flower Shows and savings on tickets.
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But of course the ultimate is to be there in person at Chelsea Flower Show on RHS members-only opening day, this year Tuesday, May 23. To book two Chelsea Flower Show tickets for this already sold-out day, together with an RHS annual gift membership (one between the two tickets is all that is necessary), the price is £139.50 per person (sold in pairs). This will be extremely popular with our Members, and tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so please don't delay: click here now to secure tickets!
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Welcome to The Beaumont, Mayfair club style in one of the world's great hotels |
Walking into The Beaumont Hotel in Mayfair is rather like walking into a wood-panelled London members' club: five-star luxury with that exclusive club atmosphere which is so attractive and welcoming. Old school in the things that should be old school—service, style, comfort, personal welcome—and modern in the way you need it to be—smart technology behind a smooth delivery of all that is required of a five-star hotel and more, including a chauffeur-driven Daimler. This is style in the grand tradition. |
Despite occupying an Art Deco Grade II listed 1926 building, The Beaumont actually opened only eight years ago, and as such it is very much the new kid on the block—but it feels as if it has been here since the Twenties, and it is perfect for a civilised stay in a peaceful enclave in the very heart of Mayfair, and for sauntering in to enjoy a quiet coffee with friends, or afternoon tea in Gatsby's Room, a drink in Le Magritte Bar, or dining in The Colony Grill, which has a reputation for serving the best steak in London.
The Beaumont is the first hotel opened by Jeremy King and Chris Corbin, powerhouses behind The Ivy, Le Caprice, The Delaunay and The Wolseley—which gives an idea of its high-class nature. In its short life The Beaumont has won a fistful of awards, including The Gallivanter's Guide’s Best Independent Hotel in the World two years running. Our Members are welcomed here with advantageous rates and extra treats including a fourth night free of charge. Rates fluctuate depending on date, so please click here now to read our full feature and check availability and options.
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Stunning Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond My Blue Heaven Ring from Hatton Garden |
This beautiful new My Blue Heaven ring, just arrived from Hatton Garden, combines elegance and classic design: this is a blue sapphire, diamond and 18ct gold three-stone ring with real class.
It showcases a large, high-quality 3 carat natural Ceylon sapphire of a heavenly blue colour, hence its name. The flashing ‘white fire’ of the diamond side stones attract the eye and highlight the gorgeous blues of the sapphire at its heart. The band is 18ct yellow gold, and the setting is 18ct white white gold to highlight the gems, adding a unique designer edge to this stunning ring.
This is an elegant, classically precious ring of real style, beautifully handmade by an international craftsman jeweller. The sapphire is cushion cut, 3.07 carats, and the diamonds are trapeze cut, high-quality, VS clarity, flawless to the eye, and F/G colour. The setting is 18ct gold. It carries an insurance certificate at the full retail price and a 100% moneyback guarantee.
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Rugby: See England v Wales and New Zealand v South Africa at Twickenham |
Join us to see one of the most passionate rivalries in world rugby, England v Wales at Twickenham—a contest guaranteed to bring the match atmosphere to the boil. We are delighted that our Members can be there in person at this humdinger match on Saturday, August 12, in the best Premium seats.
A crucial warm-up for the Rugby World Cup, this match gives a chance to measure form. Those who see this match (and the following match between New Zealand and South Africa (see below) will really get to know the strengths of all four sides.
Our Premium seats are in the West Middle tier, providing the best views of any at Twickenham. We have secured only a limited number of these best seats, and we know this match will be popular with our Members, so please don’t delay. Tickets will be allocated on a strict first-come-first-served basis.
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Really Wild new collection: chic tailored wool-linen Prince of Wales check suit |
Expertly tailored using wool and linen in a subtle cream and fawn Prince of Wales check, this Scottish tweed trouser suit in the new Really Wild SS23 Collection is defined by a relaxed, menswear-inspired silhouette and the season's check motif.
As light and airy as the colourway connotes, the jacket, trousers and waistcoat are a welcome breath of fresh air for the new season. At once comfortable, warm and breathable thanks to the 72% wool and 28% linen composition, it is cut to a relaxed fit to create an easy-to-wear silhouette. As separates. Sizes UK 6-14.
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Capturing summer skies: the new Citrine, Turquoise and Gold Plein de Vie Necklace |
A necklace depicting sunny summer days to come. The sky blue turquoise and gleaming citrine—known as gold topaz—combine with gold vermeil to create this stunning Plein de Vie necklace from the new Bonheur Collection. The dancing citrine orbs and turquoise teardrops seem almost to capture the glow of summer.
The large polished natural citrines are handset on a golden chain, accented by the cool pale blue of natural turquoise in their gold vermeil bezel setting. The natural yellow citrine gemstone is said to make a woman happy, turquoise is for peace and good fortune. Together, they promise joyous times to come.
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Amazing wild deep-sea Carabineros, the world's finest prawns in size and flavour |
If ever you and your guests want to taste the ultimate prawn, here it is: the wild deep-sea Carabineros. Serve these and your stock as a gourmet chef will soar! Carabineros are recognised as simply the world's finest prawns. Their deep crimson colour hints at an unbeatable and intense depth of taste. Truly they are like no other—and we are delighted to be able to bring them to our Members at the special price usually reserved only for the chefs.
Carabineros' rich and robust flavour is quite different to that of the usual prawn. The flesh inside is fine-textured, firm and juicy, with a beautiful sweet taste. Grill whole in the shell for minutes to experience an explosion of flavour. The head alone is packed full of taste intensity, and a delicacy prized by gourmets worldwide.
These genuine Carabineros (Aristaeopsis edwardsiana, genus plesiopanaeus) are named after the red uniform worn by the Spanish guard, and indeed in Spain they are prized, as they are in France, where they are known as Crevette Imperiale. That flavour and size are achieved by feeding only on plankton and seaweed at depths of up to 1,000 metres. They are caught by small, family-run boats, flash-frozen on board to ensure they are at their best.
Clearly, Carabineros are a delicious indulgence, and the good news is that as CountryClubuk Members receive the chefs' prices, so that you and your favourite gourmets will not be disappointed!
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The Baron’s Sicilian white from the slopes of Mount Etna: top-rated Murgo Etna 2021 |
90/100, Eric Guido
We are delighted to have secured the delicious dry white wine from a baronial family estate situated high on the slopes of Sicily’s live volcano, Mount Etna. Scammacca Del Murgo Etna Blanco is sought after—so, on our Tasting Panel advice, we have snapped up cases for the Club Cellar to be sure Members don’t miss out.
The wine has a rare pedigree: it is made by Baron Emanuele Scammacca del Murgo, former Italian Ambassador and Foreign Affairs minister, who returned to his family’s traditional estate to concentrate on producing his family wines from vines—some original French varieties—on this extreme terroir. Altitude adds cool night-time temperatures to sun-soaked Sicilian days, lending wonderful freshness and aromatic complexity to the wines, while volcanic soils result in a distinct mineral character.
Awarding 90/100 points, Eric Guido notes, ‘Opens with cascading floral tones and crushed stone giving way to sweet peach. It’s soft and enveloping, with a bolt of green citrus. Leaves the palate completely refreshed and with a salty concentration. This zesty, mineral-packed Etna Bianco really plays with the palate.’ The Club Tasting Panel agree, noting, ‘Very good wine . . . layers of fruit, lemon and apple to melon, pineapple . . . tinge of honey. High activity and minerality, good length. Interesting and delicious.’ Made with 70% Caricante and 30% Catarratto Bianco. Pairs perfectly with white fish, grilled prawns and rice dishes.
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Chocolate heaven! Delicious new Gourmet Truffles: 120 chocolates, a full 1.6 kilos |
Chocolate heaven indeed! These gorgeous new Gourmet Chocolate Truffles are those which the top London Michelin-star chefs and others serve in their restaurants with coffee—at enormous expense! The Club Tasting Panel declared them delicious, and we know our chocolate-loving Members will agree. Furthermore, at 120 pieces totalling 1.6kg in weight, sophisticated and not too sweet, they make a discerning as well as generous collection when entertaining guests.
The box holds two layers, filled with 120 pieces in six varieties, including plain, milk and white chocolate, some with alcohol and some without: Rum Truffle, Dark Chocolate Truffle, White Chocolate Truffle, Raspberry Brandy Truffle, Hazelnut Truffle and Coconut Truffle, a selection which will indulge all tastes.
They are made in England by an artisan family chocolatier company who are the makers behind many famous brands. Using Swiss chocolate and natural ingredients including fresh cream and butter, rum and raspberry brandy, they produce sophisticated, beautifully balanced flavours.
The truffles will arrive, still in their plain white box, just as they are received by the Michelin Star chefs. We think them ideal to serve after dinner on a platter, and they are perfect for serving at a large party of discerning guests. If giving as a gift, however, they would need to be gift-boxed and wrapped.
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The King Charles III Coronation Spoon: heritage piece by Arthur Price of England |
To celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6, the venerable family-owned cutlers Arthur Price of England have created a beautifully crafted, highly polished Coronation Spoon, decorated with the Charles III cypher and portrait. The Coronation Spoon is one of the most interesting Medieval spoons and this is a stylish commemorative heritage piece for collectors and admirers of the Royal Family the world over.
The Coronation Spoon has an important, ongoing ceremonial role in the Coronations of the Kings and Queens of England. It is designed to be used by the Archbishop to anoint the Sovereign with holy oil, one of the Medieval holy sacraments, symbolising that the Sovereign is appointed directly by God. Although the Monarch is no longer considered divine in the same way, the ceremony also confirms the Monarch as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and the Coronation Spoon will play its part in the anointing ceremony prior to the Coronation of Charles III—for the first time to be carried out under the public gaze—as it has in the Coronation of every Sovereign, probably from as early as Henry II in 1154, and certainly from James I in 1603.
Arthur Price, established in 1902, have a tradition of producing commemorative spoons for Royal occasions (and Arthur Price himself produced the cutlery for the RMS Titanic captain's table and first class passengers, a pattern they still produce today). Their new Commemorative Spoon is made in highly polished 18-10 stainless steel, its characteristically long stem patterned with interlaced scrolls linking a plain oval bowl to the handle and terminal, decorated with the word 'Coronation', the head of Charles III and the year 2023. A substantial piece, in a limited edition, it arrives in its own individual presentation box.
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WE ARE HERE AT THE CLUB AND AT YOUR SERVICE! |
For travel at home and abroad, all at exclusive advantageous Members' rates with free upgrades and other treats,
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And for Members' current favourites, please read on, and enjoy!
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SOME OF OUR MEMBERS' FAVOURITE THINGS |
Top 3 destinations for Members booking our leading London hotels:
CCUK Members are saving hundreds of pounds a night
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Top 3 destinations for Members booking UK country-house hotels:
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Top 3 destinations for Members booking international hotels:
2 La Residencia, a Belmond hotel, Mallorca: details
3 Hostal de La Gavina, Catalonia, Spain: details
¶ To see all the recommended Club hotels at exclusive web-beating rates, please click here.
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Members' favourite Miraval, the world's best rose': magnums and cases at exclusive Club prices |
92/100 Wine Enthusiast
92/100 Falstaff
90/100 Decanter
The multi-award-winning 2021 Château Miraval Côtes de Provençe rosé is delicious—and now we are celebrating its arrival as a magnum at an exclusive Club Members' price.
This, the best rosé in the world according to critics, is deemed ‘the perfect Provençal rosé’ by the connoisseurs at Berry Bros & Rudd, who describe Miraval’s peerless Provençe rosé as 'dangerously drinkable', and 'the 2021 is no different. It is pale, almost imperceptibly pink—the perfect colour for rosé. This is gloriously scented with wild strawberries, forced rhubarb and garrigue. There’s more soft red fruit on the palate, with a delicate peach note and wet-stone minerality. Wines for whiling away a summer afternoon don’t get better than this. Ready to drink now.'
The only rosé to make the Wine Spectator Top 100 list of the Best Wines, it really is the perfect Provençal rosé—and a magnum of such an appealing wine makes an impressive and discerning gift. Please order now as these magnums are in extremely short supply!
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Finest Var smoked salmon, chemical free: the nearest thing to wild Atlantic salmon: full 1kg side, only £37 |
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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Members' favourite, the proper Panama hat: the high quality Superfine Folder (Grade 8) from Christys’, the world’s oldest milliner |
To make sure Members have the best, our Club hatmaker is Christys’ & Co, the world’s oldest milliner (since the 1770s). Christys’ Panama hats are superb, hand-made—and Members enjoy an advantageous price.
The proper Panama hat is the one that folds without damage into a tube. The quality is determined by the fineness and evenness of its weave, and the strength and colour of the straw—and this one is Christys' best, the Superfine Folder (Grade 8), the hoods hand woven in Ecuador and the hats handmade in England.
The extreme comfort of a proper Panama hat is created by its ability to act as an air conditioner on the head, allowing cooling breezes to circulate as well as shading the eyes from the sun—which is of course why it remains the summer hat of choice across the generations.
Sizes 55-62cm (6 3/4in to 7 5/8in). With or without hat tube.
Christys' & Co Superfine (Grade 8) Folder Panama Hat with black (or dark navy) hat band and cream binding. Hat with tub e. Code PH06CC02. RRP £240. CCUK £147. Click to order hat with tube.
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Tailored chinos: the sartorially elegant new spring-summer colours have arrived at our English tailors! |
The new-season chinos have just arrived: very stylish, very Ralph Lauren! They range from navy and light stone to a lovely apple green and cranberry, Air Force blue and pebble grey—an ideal contrast to a navy blazer or linen jacket, with or without a Panama hat et al.
Well-constructed chinos are now the classic trousers when flannels seem too formal and jeans too casual. They are the perfect trousers to relax in, even to wear with a blazer and loafers, so long as they are good—and these chinos are the latest thing this year!
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Well-cut pure linen suit by our English tailors: exclusive Members-only price |
The new season’s well-cut pure linen suit will make you want to put away your tweeds and saunter around the lawn with a glass of Pimm’s in hand. This is the classic, tailored linen suit—elegant, cool, and very useful—perfect kit for nights in the Med or Monaco, and a steal at the Club price of just £157 instead of £300. And if you want the jacket only it will set you back a mere £117!
The suit is flatteringly cut in pure linen by expert tailors who have been in the business in England since 1784. It has excellent line and balance and comes in two classic colours, stone and navy. Please order soon, these linen suits sell out really quickly!
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Chic Italian: the delightful new grained leather Tino cross-body bag has arrived in 40 gorgeous colours, still £39: still a Member favourite! |
We are delighted with the arrival of this chic little Tino cross-body bag into London in its new colours for sroing-summer. Designed and made in Italy from soft, thick, grained leather, it’s a winner, creating an easy, versatile day-to-night style solution to complete any look—and it comes in no fewer than 40 amazing colours!
The superb fashion-forward design is contemporary yet so classic with its oval shape and top zip featuring an oversize tassel pull. And although neat and small at 21cm long, 14.5cm high and 7cm deep, it opens to reveal plenty of space for all your essentials as well as an interior lining with a slip pocket for cards and tickets.
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Wear across the body, or slip over the shoulder by means of the narrow, adjustable matching leather strap, or carry by hand, it’s such a versatile bag—and to add to that versatility the array of colours are simply gorgeous: no fewer than 40 of them!
Whichever you choose, Tino will be a favourite style staple, it makes an excellent gift—and at this price you might like two or three! Code Code TB20WP20. Non-Members £120. CCUK Members £39 including UK mainland delivery. Click to order Italian grained leather Tino bag.
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Oranges and Figs Stole in pure silk chiffon from the new Modern Art Collection |
This stunning large silk scarf from the Modern Art Collection is a favourite! It offers an artistic reinterpretation of one of Picasso’s signature colour palettes, orange and purple—Oranges and Figs—each hue painted across the silk canvas like an abstract brushstroke. Drape it over your neck and shoulders on days that warrant a simple-yet-striking ensemble which speaks for itself.
Choose this gorgeous silk stole for yourself, or give it as a gift—every girl would love it! Can be gift-wrapped and sent with your message if you wish.
Non Members £60. CCUK £29. Free UK mainland delivery.
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The Daily Telegraph's 'best secateurs for pruning your garden' by Opinel |
The Telegraph judged these secateurs from Opinel to be among the best in their field—and they are now a firm Members' favourite.
Opinel is a chic French knife and tool brand, its new secateurs listed in the Daily Telegraph 'best secateurs guide'. Cunningly, these bypass secateurs have three positions to fit the diameter of the branches and the size of the hand (wide opening, narrow opening, closed). The cut is clean and effortless and the stainless steel blade has a cutting capacity of branch diameters of 20mm.
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Gold Leaf, the world’s best gardening gloves, hailed by gardeners from Chelsea Flower Show to the Palace! |
Gold Leaf gloves are probably the best gardening gloves you can find. Considered the best in the world, they have won top honours from Chelsea Flower Show to Alan Titchmarsh and The Flowerpot Gang—and these are the gardening gloves worn by the Royal gardeners at Buckingham Palace.
The secret lies in the quality of the leather—they use the soft, supple deerskin otherwise used only in premium couture gloves—and the fit. Both of which are better than other, even more expensive types.
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Taylor of Old Bond Street: the ultimate gentleman’s shaving creams: three bowls, £29.95 |
We 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.
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DON'T MISS ALL THE LATEST ARRIVALS AND MEMBERS' FAVOURITES! |
For full details of these and all other Club benefits and advantages, call Member Services on 020 7399 2960.
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