Sunday 16 August 2020

Country and Townhouse What's On newsletter

With details of things to do in London and more:

The little black book of post-lockdown beauty treatments, and why a rewilding wellness retreat could be just what you need right now

Thank goodness temperatures have cooled. Last week, my face mask was giving me unattractive tan marks... Luckily you’ve made a good choice to read this week’s newsletter which won’t get you hot and bothered but will tell you about pine wood negronis, what rocks London’s next potential mayor and why women should all have a Shewee.

Have a great week.

Lucy

FIVE THINGS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS

Dine in a forest at The Secret Feast by FLANK, the new pop-up restaurant from chef Tom Griffiths at the Cloud Nine Glamping site in Dorset. Think pine wood negronis and coal-fired roast potatoes. Open now until 31 August

The Bridge Theatre is back. Get your tickets now for live versions of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads alongside three monologues from Inua Ellams, Yolanda Mercy and Zodwa Nyoni.

Craving some TLC? Book onto Balance Holidays’ wellness retreat with rewilding coach Tony Riddle. Set in Broughton Hall in Yorkshire, activities include wild swimming, forest bathing and meditation. 15 – 18 October

A new experience from Singita offers the chance to travel by private jet between two of their exclusive-use villas: Kataza House in Rwanda and Singita Serengeti House in Tanzania. Image credit: Singita. Book at enquiries@singita.com.

Head to Chelsea’s new open-air bar Petanque in the Square, launched by Colbert with French wine-based aperitif brand Lillet – complete with French-style boules and picturesque outdoor seating.

WHAT’S GETTING US THROUGH THE WEEK

THE LYMA LASER
Here’s our secret for Zoom-ready skin. We’ve been road testing the game-changing Lyma Laser, a sleek handheld medical grade laser beam that penetrates deep into the skin. It launches 7 September and it’s the next frontier in our quest for soft, silky, ageless skin.

MICHELIN-STARRED LONDON RESTAURANTS

As the sun sets over the Thames and a second bottle of Rosa del Rosa arrives at the outside terrace of Ruth Rogers’ the River Café, we are reminded how important good food, good company and good hospitality are. Let’s support our battered restaurant trade and eat out.

A SHRIMPS WINTER COAT

At C&TH we’re after a life in balance, so now’s the time to invest in this winter’s coat. Step forward British brand Shrimps and its seventies number – big sleeves, furry collar and cuffs and a flattering shape, what’s not to love? Bring on the cold!

OTTOLENGHI READY MEALS

If your lockdown cooking repertoire has all but dried up, here’s a hack. Ottolenghi has just launched ready meals to buy online. They knock the socks off M&S – especially the chicken soup, which is like a big hug from your best friend. Supper sorted.