WHAT'S NEW FOR 2024
If 2023 was a year of new openings – hello Boys Hall, Margate House, Kuro Bakery, The Fox Inn at Broadwell, The Sherborne Arms at Northleach – and new clients (shout out to Number 1 Bruton and The Tawny); then 2024 is all about expansion and evolution. Here’s an all-singing all-dancing sneak peek of what to expect from our clients this year:
NEW CHEF: THE RECTORY
Exciting new horizons in the kitchen at The Rectory, where Jake Simpson is shaking things up. One of London’s finest chefs, the longtime leader of the team at Soho’s fan favourite Bocca di Lupo has made the move to the country and brings with him his thoughtful and fresh take on modern European cooking. Formerly a Jeremy Lee alumni at both the Blueprint Café and then Quo Vadis, Jake creates dishes combining primary seasonal flavours that feel relaxed, easy and most importantly delicious. Jake is joined by James Erasmus as sous who also brings a wealth of experience from is time at The Ledbury and and then four years at the Harwood Arms.
NEW OPENING: LIMEKILN
From the team behind last year’s coolest party spot, Kin House, comes LIMEKILN – a brand new events space in Sussex, opening its doors in April 2024. Keep an eye out for this year's hottest gossip because you can expect raucous parties and all-out weddings set against a backdrop of a hundred acres of Sussex countryside, and ancient woodland.
NEW HOUSES TO RENT: THE TAWNY FLEDGLINGS
The Tawny Hotel in rural Staffordshire is in the midst of an exciting expansion. Three gorgeous new rental properties, ‘The Fledglings', will share the hotels glorious views over the Churnet Valley as well as its personalised concierge service providing everything you could possibly need in the comfort of your own space.
First up, and opening this week, is the secluded Kestrel Cottage which sleeps 8 and is equipped with a games room, private bar and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Why not book a pool party, complete with a Tawny bartender on hand? The hotel can even arrange a private and rejuvenating water aerobics session for the morning after.
THE NEW WAY TO BOOK AN ADVENTUROUS ESCAPE THROUGH KIP HIDEAWAYS
It's all go at the Kip Hideaways headquarters because as of 1st March 2024, Kip's expert curation of small places with soul will be completely bookable for free to all on their new shiny website. Keep your eyes peeled for more storytelling, travel guides and tips for each and every mini adventure too.
THE EXPANSION PROJECT
As it enters its second year Boys Hall welcomes Tim Batchelor, previously head of bars at The Pig Group; he will join head chef Charlie Dillworth in the kitchen. 2024 will also see the introduction of a wilderness spa area complete with a treatment hut, sauna, hot tub and plunge pool. 2024 will also see the addition of a workshop space and outdoor kitchen for alfresco events and floristry classes as well as big plans to turn the old stable into an antiques barn. As usual it's all go because Kirsty and Brad are busy working on 9 new bedroom huts in the gardens. Watch this space.
And a handful of other things we're particularly excited for this year...
THE FOODIE OVERHAUL Number 1 Bruton, the family-run hotel in arty Bruton is expanding with the introduction of 5 new bedrooms coming soon thanks to the purchase of the pub next door. The team are also busy planning an exciting new restaurant experience for Spring 2024.
THE GREEK WELLNESS RETREAT Our fab client, the much-loved Peligoni Club in Zakynthos, Greece has announced the 2024 line-up for PACE Wellness Week, (20th – 24th May and 7th – 11th October). The ab-tightening collaborators include Sir Christopher Hoy MBE, the world's most successful track cyclist, ever; plus Olympic swimmer Keri Anne Payne and ex rugby player-turned breathwork expert Richie Norton.
THE COLD-WATER DIP Rothay Manor are kicking off their new wellness roster with a pair of icy cold-water swimming retreats running 19th – 21st January and 1st – 3rd March 2024.
THE KITCHEN NEWS While Kuro Bakery is open as usual, Notting Hill's much-loved neighbourhood spot Kuro is currently closed for a spruce up – re-opening with an exciting new head chef at the end of February.
For more information please contact Jessy Harrison at The Lifestyle Collective: jessy@lifestyle-collective.co.uk