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ABOVE The front steps are framed by an eriobotrya tree and Trachelospermum jasminoides on the wall, yew topiary and seasonal pots. OPPOSITE TOP ROW Dahlias ‘Honka Red’, ‘Honka Fragile’ and ‘Café au Lait’ line the steps leading from the back door to the garden. An agave is set off by its verdigris copper pot. The urn on the garden-room pillar creates an eye-catching focal point. MIDDLE ROW Looking past melianthus leaves and a fig to the bespoke greenhouse. Christopher reviewing his garden. Salvia confertiflora. BOTTOM ROW White Japanese anemones stand out beside clipped yew. Pineapple lily Eucomis pole-evansii. A kiwi vine overhangs a small reflecting pool Having moved into his house in Clapham in south-west London in 1985, Christopher has constantly altered the configuration and planting of his garden over the nearly 40 years he has been there, to suit his current tastes and needs, and to act as an experimentation ground for his work as a garden designer. ‘The garden’s been in constant flux ever since I arrived,’ he says. ‘My thoughts are always evolving and the garden reflects that.’ A typical long, narrow London plot, itis almost entirely filled with plants, a lush oasis in which exotic evergreens rub shoulders with Bengal roses to create a dreamy and immersive space. The walls on either side are clothed in greenery to create privacy, and the narrow path – leading towards the garden room at the far end – is bordered by all manner of tactile plants that spill out of pots along the way. Tucked into a leafy bower, a small black pool is overhung with the glossy heart-shaped leaves of a kiwi vine (Actinidia deliciosa). A wren nests in a pear tree next to the garden room, while bees buzz around anemones and late-flowering salvias. Humans play second fiddle to nature in this garden. A New Zealander by birth, Christopher moved to Britain in the 1970s. His background was in fine art and industrial design but he had always had a passion for English gardens: it was a serendipitous meeting withAmericangardendesigner and writerLanning Roper that introduced him to the world of garden design. Initially working alongside Lanning, Christopher soon had his own list of clients and found himself travelling widely for his work. His own garden has always been a haven to return to, as well as a place to develop his design ideas. ‘I use it as somewhere to try out new plants that I think might work in a client’s garden,’ he explains. ‘Most of them are grown in pots, so that I can move them around easily.’ Some planters are completely hidden by the plants; others are artfully placed on pillars, tables and ledges to create a mixture of different heights. ‘You can’t just have pots at ground level: plants need to reach for the light,’ observes Christopher. ‘This is a north-east-facing garden, so you have to harness the light and make the most of it.’ When he firstlaid outthe garden,Christopher designed it with a T-shaped lawn. ‘I realised I had made a mistake,’ he says. ‘It was completely impractical in winter because it wasn’t getting any light, so it had to go.’ The lawn was replaced by an off-centre path consisting of rough York stone, granite setts and cobbles. The garden room has also had various iterations. ‘It was in totally the wrong place to start with,’ explains Christopher. ‘I was using the sunniest spot – right atthe back – for storage, yetthis was the best place to sit.’ The new garden room, with wide glass doors opening out into a small and secluded seating area, now occupies this prime spot and is angled towards the setting winter sun. ‘Nothing is parallel or symmetrical in this garden,’ Christopher says. ‘Years ago, I started to lay things out with symmetry, but I now actually prefer to break up the symmetry, using different structural elements tobounce through the garden and lead the eye. I think it makes a small space seem bigger. You can get lost in this garden – you can’t quite see exactly where the boundaries are.’ In terms offlowering time, the garden is designed to peak late, towards the end of summer and into autumn. ‘There is always so much going on in the garden world in spring and early summer,’ Christopher explains. ‘I prefer a garden that comes into its own between July and November, when people have more time on their hands to appreciate it.’ Late-flowering salvias, including deep purple ‘Amistad’, blue ‘Mystic Spires’ and brick-red Salvia confertiflora, are woven in among exotic evergreens such as tetrapanax, while statement pots of eucomis, agave and arthropodium create focal points up and down the garden. But, true to the variable nature of this space, these plants may be moved on next year to make space for new specimens, the pots juggled around to create the ever-changing vista that Christopher prefers outside his back door m Christopher Masson’s intriguing space is proof that gardens can go through many changes in their lifetime – even under the same ownership… 150 NOVEMBER 2023 HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK

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Christmas come early ‘If you’re already a customer at the Ginger Pig, you will know that our philosophy is all about championing small producers, British farming and rare breeds,’ says Tim Wilson, founder of the eight-store chain of speciality butchers (gingerpig.co.uk). ‘That ethos extends to how we do our own Christmases. We want to make careful choices about all the ingredients we buy and we want to help people make the most out of their food – wherever they buy their ingredients. That is why we wrote Ginger Pig Christmas Cook Book with Rebecca Seal, who loves Christmas almost as much as we do. We hope you enjoy the book – including the recipes shown here.’ ‘Ginger Pig Christmas Cook Book’ (Mitchell Beazley, £25) is published on October 5 e FOOD & DRINKS EDITOR BLANCHE VAUGHAN | PHOTOGRAPHS SAM A HARRIS Recipes | Taste Notes | Paris | Scotland | Travel Compass HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK NOVEMBER 2023 153

 1 butternut squash (around 650g), peeled, deseeded and diced into 2cm chunks  2tbsp olive oil  Leaves from 4 bushy sprigs of mint, finely sliced  Leaves from ½ small bunch of parsley, chopped  Handful of rocket, watercress or any bitter salad leaves  2 roasted red peppers from a jar (in oil, not brine), drained and thinly sliced  3 spring onions, finely sliced  ½ pomegranate, seeds  ½ lime, juice  1tbsp extra-virgin olive oil  50g feta cheese, crumbled (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan oven 180°C/mark 6. Line a roasting tin with baking paper. Add the chunks of butternut squash, spoon over the olive oil and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use your hands to toss and coat each piece in the oil. 2 Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, toss together the butternut pieces with allthe herbs, vegetables and pomegranate seeds, then add the lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil, with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to coat. 3 Strew the salad over a large serving platter and then scatter over the feta. To make it suitable for vegans, leave out the feta. Serve straight away. ROAST BUTTERNUT AND POMEGRANATE SALAD Designed by GingerPig head chefYvonne Hunter,this also works as a vegetarian main. If you like, you can roastthe peppers yourself, over a gas ring or under the grill. Serves 4-6 with other dishes, or 2 as a main. GET AHEAD Roast the squash a day ahead, then chill; bring to room temperature before adding to the salad. (pictured on previous page) ROAST PORCHETTA Made from the boneless loin of the pig and its belly, this is roasted untilthe meatis tender and the skin has crackled. If you can, leave it uncovered in the fridge the night before to help dehydrate the skin. Don’t skip patting it dry and don’t stint on the salt either. For a smaller porchetta, reduce the amount of stuffing and calculate the cooking time at 170°C/fan oven 150°C/mark 3 as 30 minutes per 500g. Serves 8-10  1 porchetta (around 4kg), prepared by your butcher and with the skin scored  Knob of butter  5 shallots, finely diced  150g soft dried apricots, finely chopped  125g dried cranberries, chopped  ½ lemon, juice  ½ orange, zest and juice  Generous handful of sage leaves, finely chopped  Generous handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped  125g panko breadcrumbs 1 Remove theporkfromthe fridge atleast 1hourbefore cooking.Unroll andpatthe skindrywithkitchenpaper. 2 When ready to cook, preheatthe oven to 220°C/fan oven 200°C/mark 7 – it needs plenty of time to get really hot. Place a frying pan over a medium heat. Add butter then the shallots and fry gently, stirring often, untiltranslucent. Place the cooked shallots in a large bowl and add allthe other ingredients, plus ½tsp fine salt and ½tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix well. 3 Cutfive lengths of butcher’s (or cotton) string, each long enough to wrap around the rolled porchetta and tie in place.Position four pieces of string vertically and parallel to each other on a clean work surface, close enough thatthey will wrap around the rolled meat, and another along the middle ofthe others, at 90degrees. 4 Patthe skindry again.Place themeat, skinsidedown, over the strings so that one short side is facing you and the long sides are parallel to the string. Season generously, then arrange the stuffing on top. 5 Roll up the meat. If your butcher has cutthe skin so that one end forms a flap, make sure that, when you roll it, the flap covers the loose meat at the other end and forms a neat join with the skin. Do not overlap the two layers of skin, or it will become tough. Use the strings to tie tightly (you may need another pair of hands). If lots of stuffing falls out, push it back in. 6 Line a deep roasting tin with baking paper. Transfer the pork. Rub 1tbsp flaky sea saltinto the skin, working it into the score marks. Place in the very hot oven for 30 minutes,then turn down to 170°C/fan oven 150°C/ mark 3 and cook for another 3½ hours. (Use a meat thermometer to check the centre is around 65°C.) 7 Ifthe skin hasn’tturned to crackling, crank the heat back up to 220°C/fan oven 200°C/mark 7. Cook for a further 10-30 minutes, checking every 5 minutes that the skin isn’t burning. Ifit still doesn’t crackle, remove from the oven, cut offthe string, slice offthe skin and put it back in the oven on its own for a few minutes. 8 Rest the meat for about 30 minutes before serving. The rich, juicy meat is delicious with tart-and-sweet redcurrant jelly or cranberry sauce. FOOD & TRAVEL recipes 154 NOVEMBER 2023 HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK

 1 gammon, plain or smoked  30-45 whole cloves, to stud the ham  Flavourless oil, for greasing For the Ginger Pig glaze  250g golden syrup  100g demerara sugar  25g wholegrain mustard  1tbsp white wine vinegar  1tsp English mustard powder For the marmalade glaze  100g fine-cut marmalade  1½tbsp orange juice 1 Soak the gammon in cold water for 1-1½ hours. This will get rid of any excess salt from the curing process. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan oven 160°C/mark 4. 2 Pour 3cm boiling water into a roasting tin. Place the gammon on a rack in the tin, making sure the water doesn’t touch the meat.(If you don’t have a rack, use twists of foil to make a trivet.) Loosely cover the gammon with foil, but ensure the foil is airtight – you may need to use a couple of pieces, crossways to each other. 3 Bake for 55 minutes per 1kg, loosening the foil for the last 20-30 minutes of cooking. Remove from the oven. 4 When cool enough to handle, remove the skin (but be careful not to remove the fat as well). Your gammon is now officially a ham. Turn the oven up to 220°C/fan oven 200°C/mark 7. 5 Use a sharp knife to score a criss-cross pattern in the fat, cutting diamonds about 3cm wide. Decide which glaze you would like. Whisk together the glaze ingredients, then spoon over the ham, spreading it all over the fat. Stud each diamond with a clove. Grease a clean tin and put the ham into it, then pop into the hot oven. 6 Bake the ham for 20-30 minutes, keeping a close eye at the end of cooking, as the glaze may catch and burn. If the glaze at the top of the ham caramelises faster, place a square of foil over it to protect it, while the rest catches up. (If the ham is on the large side, weighing more than 2.5kg, you may wish to check it has by now reached an internal temperature of 68°C using a meat thermometer.) Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. You can eat it hot or warm but, at Christmas, we love it cooled and sliced. e GLAZED HAM A good ham sandwich, made with homemade roasted ham, is one ofthe finestthings in life. At home, my preferred glaze is marmalade, but you may prefer to use the Ginger Pig glaze. A gammon is an uncooked ham, so if you are starting with a cooked ham, skip ahead to step 5. A 1kg ham will serve 5-6 as a main course, or more as cold cuts; a 2kg ham will serve 6-8 as a main. GET AHEAD A glazed ham will keep for 5-7 days in the fridge, so you can safely cook it a couple of days before Christmas if you plan to serve it on Boxing Day.

CREAMY BAKED LEEKS The leeks are cooked slowly in cream and cheese until soft and golden. If your oven is too hot, the cream may split – this won’t affect the taste, but will result in a less pretty dish. Serves 6. GET AHEAD Steam, cover and chillthe leeks a day before making the dish.  4 big leeks, roots and green parts trimmed away, and tough outer leaves removed  200ml double cream  2tbsp full-fat crème fraîche  Generous pinch of cayenne pepper  1tbsp Dijon mustard  Knob of butter  1tbsp plain flour  200ml milk  Flavourless oil, for greasing  100g Cheddar cheese, finely grated 1 Cutthe leeks into 5cm lengths,then halve lengthways down the middle. Wash wellto remove any grit or soil, but try not to let the layers come apart too much. 2 Set a steamer basket over a pan of simmering water. Add the leeks and steam for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the cream, crème fraîche, cayenne and Dijon mustard with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, making sure the mustard is completely combined into the sauce. 3 Place a pan large enough to take the cream mixture over a medium heat. Add the butter and, once it has melted, add the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to form a paste, then gradually add the milk, until it is a smooth sauce. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream mixture, beating until absolutely smooth. 4 Preheat the oven to 170°C/fan oven 150°C/mark 3 and grease a medium-sized ovenproof dish (mine is 24 x 18cm) with oil. Arrange the leeks in more or less a single layer in the dish, with cut sides facing up. Sprinkle over a third of the Cheddar cheese. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the leeks, opening up the layers to ease the cream between them, then sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. 5 Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. If the leeks on top seem to be browning too fast, place a sheet of foil over the top of the dish, but don’t cut the cooking time as the leeks need it to become tender. For the potato cakes  500g white potatoes  1 large onion, peeled  25g dried breadcrumbs  2 eggs, beaten  3-6tbsp flavourless oil, for frying For the topping  125ml full-fat crème fraîche  1 tart green apple, sliced into wafer-thin crescents and placed into a bowl of water with a squeeze of lemon juice  4 fillets of hot-smoked trout, or sustainably sourced hot-smoked salmon or mackerel, roughly flaked  2tbsp finely chopped dill  2tbsp finely chopped chives  ½ lemon, juice 1 Grate the unpeeled potatoes using the coarse side of a grater. Grate the onion whole, holding the root end. Tip the onion and potato onto a clean tea towel, wrap firmly and then squeeze out the liquid over the sink. 2 Place the mixture in a bowl and add the breadcrumbs and the beaten egg, with ½tsp flaky sea salt and some freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir together. 3 Set a large frying pan over a medium heat and add about 5mm oil. Set the oven to a low heat, to keep the potato cakes warm later.When the oil is hot, drop a little nugget ofthemixture into the pan, cook for a fewminutes and then taste to check seasoning. Adjust if necessary. 4 Use a dessertspoon to scoop portions of the mixture into the frying pan,flattening them gently to form patties about 6cm across. Cook for about 3 minutes each side, until golden brown. Drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper and keep warm while you cook the rest. 5 To serve, top each potato cake with crème fraîche. Place two apple slices into the crème fraîche, then add a couple of pieces of the flaked fish. Once each potato cake is topped, sprinkle with the dill and chives before squeezing over a little lemon juice. Finish with a twist of black pepper and serve straight away. POTATO CAKES WITH HOT-SMOKED TROUT, APPLE AND DILL Smoked trout is a more sustainable alternative to salmon. Hot-smoked fish goes so well with crispy potato cakes and tart apple. If you have a couple of potato cakes left over, save them for breakfast. Reheat them in a warm oven, or in a frying pan, and serve with a fried egg. Makes about 20 or serves 6 as a starter. FOOD & TRAVEL recipes 156 NOVEMBER 2023 HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK

For the meringue  3 eggs, whites only  175g caster sugar  ½tsp vanilla extract  ½tsp white wine vinegar  1tsp cornflour For the topping  300ml whipping cream  5 ripe figs, quartered  3tbsp pomegranate seeds  1tbsp roughly chopped pistachios  1tsp pomegranate molasses 1 Beat the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric whisk until very firm. Starting spoonful by spoonful, add the sugar, whisking continuously. Once the sugar is all whisked in, and the meringue looks thick, smooth and glossy, add the vanilla extract and white wine vinegar and sprinkle over the cornflour. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl just in case any sugar has sunk. Whisk for 1 minute longer. 2 Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan oven 140°C/mark 2-3. Draw a 20cm circle on a piece of baking paper. Pour the meringue onto the paper and smooth out to fill the circle. Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool – it will deflate a bit, but don’t worry. 3 When ready to serve, whip the cream (if you have a powerful stand mixer, be careful not to overwhip it, or you’ll end up with lumpy cream – or butter). Spoon the cream over the meringue, then arrange the figs on top. Scatter over the pomegranate seeds and pistachios,then drizzle over the pomegranate molasses, being careful not to get it on the meringue. Serve straight away m FIG AND POMEGRANATE PAVLOVA Rebecca’s father Dave is the king of pavlovas and is so famed for them that they are regularly requested by friends and family. He even made a stack of pavlovas for Rebecca’s wedding day. If you don’t like pistachios, lightly toasted flaked almonds are just as good. You can also tweak the fruits to suit your tastes and the seasons. In summer, use strawberries, raspberries or roasted peaches. Blood oranges, passion fruit and mango are also great with clouds of sweet meringue. Or try cooked fruits, like poached cherries or frozen mixed berries simmered with a little sugar, to spoon over the pavlova when cool. Serves 6-8. GET AHEAD You can make the meringue base a day or two in advance, but store it uncovered, or it will lose its crunch.

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Continuing her series on powering up your pantry, BLANCHE VAUGHAN spills the beans on how to make good use of everything from chickpeas to cannellini BEAN THERE, DONE THAT Store-cupboard love eans would be my desert island food. Greatfor storing for future use,they offer a huge range of flavours, textures and colours; they are highly nutritious, full of protein and fibre; and they fill you up. A pot of cooked beans will give you the starting point for many meals. I am never without a selection of beans and pulses in my cupboard, both dried and cooked in jars. My current go-to brands are Hodmedod’s (hodmedods.co.uk)for both dried and cooked beans, and Bold Bean Co (boldbeanco.com)for jarred ones. Both companies offer superior quality and flavour, and a good selection of varieties that have been grown or sourced in an environmentally responsible way. When it comes to recipes, there is an encyclopaedic amount to be inspired by. Different varieties of beans have been cultivated all over the world for thousands of years. Different ways to cook them pop up in every culture. There are purple-speckled borlotti and creamy white cannellini – used in Italian soups, pastas or salads, or mashed on bruschetta and drenched in olive oil. Huge butter beans are used in Spanish stews. Small white haricot beans feature in French cassoulet. Chickpeas are puréed to make hummus all over the Middle East and fava beans are stewed with garlic, lemon and herbs for the Egyptian staple dish ful medames. In Mexico, black beans (frijoles negros) are often used. In Japan, the staple is soy beans. Here in the UK, marrowfat peas are used to make traditional mushy peas. If you cook your beans with aromatics – such as bay leaves, parsley stalks, rosemary or thyme – and serve them drizzled with your best olive oil, they make an easy side dish, and the leftovers can be used in soups, stews or salads. Cooked beans can be added to sautéed carrot, onion and celery, with a bit of tomato sauce and some fried sausages, to make an excellent winter stew. Or for vegetarian dishes, think of beans as the protein element. Try mixing creamy butter beans with slow-cooked courgettes, mint and lemon to turn them into something more filling. Itis always a good idea to cook more beans than you need, saving time and giving you a chance to change the flavour direction. You can mix them with chopped onions and a dash of smoked paprika for a salad with tuna and olives; or add a parmesan rind to the cooking water to give them some umami flavour. I recently reheated some black beans with star anise and a bay leafto use in a Mexican tortilla with herbs and baked feta. Leftover chickpeas can be whizzed up with tahini, garlic and lemon for hummus. Puréed white beans mixed with parsley or basil, oil and lemon juice make a delicious dip, as do black beans mixed with some onion, jalapeño chillis and fresh coriander. Most dried beans need to be soaked for about six to eight hours. I do this overnight and then cook them the next day. They keep well in the fridge, in their cooking water,for about three days, or you can freeze them. The bonus ingredient is the cooking water – don’t discard it. Think of it as bean stock, as it makes a great broth ingredient to add to soups or stews, or can be used to loosen puréed beans if you are making hummus or other dips. There are lots of old wives’ tales around beans – both their effect on our digestion and the methods you should use to cook them. The things to remember are: soak them first, cook them slowly and, yes, you can add salt (adding bicarbonate of soda tastes soapy). And make sure they are not past their use-by date (although do not be tempted to chuck them out, as they make great baking beans for pastry cases). My husband insisted he was ‘intolerant’ to beans, so I make sure I only use good quality ones, well within their use-by date, and now he is a total convert m FOOD & TRAVEL taste notes LINE T KLEIN HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK NOVEMBER 2023 159

THIS PAGE Inspired by the historic salons and great houses of Paris, interior designer Martin Brudnizki has given the rooms of Le Grand Mazarin hotel a theatrical yet decidedly contemporary feel. OPPOSITE Distinctive 17th-century red-brick and limestone buildings line the historic Place des Vosges in the city’s Marais district FOOD & TRAVEL Paris 160 NOVEMBER 2023 HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK

Paris resident MONICA MENDAL welcomes the trend for restaurants and hotels in the city taking a more relaxed approach, and recommends some of the latest places to eat and sleep that reflect the acceleration of these changes post-pandemic PHOTOGRAPHS ALIXE LAY Vive la révolution HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK NOVEMBER 2023 161

The hottest tables in Paris Having worked at René Redzepi’s Noma restaurantinCopenhagen for three years, sommelier and entrepreneur Luca Pronzato found himselfinspired by the traditional dining scene and sought a way to magnify the art of serving and the importance of community. ‘The food scene in Paris was a bit more classic and safe before the pandemic, with a lot of similar restaurants,’ explainsLuca. He launched We Are Ona (weareona.co)in 2019, with the goal of gathering food creatives around unique experiences and pop-ups across the world. Just as tides were beginning to turn, the pandemic paused the momentum, delaying many hospitality projects. ‘But Paris wasted no time getting back,’ Luca says. ‘Restaurants are now full day and night, as chefs arrive for residencies and work on new concepts.’ One such example is Early June (early-june.fr), a wine bar that opened in the Canal Saint-Martin area at the end of 2018. When Camille Machet and Victor Vautier started out,they simply wanted to create a casual space where they could serve creative, seasonal food paired with good wines. Instead of hiring a new in-house chef post-pandemic, they decided to invite a stream of chefs from all over to bring fresh energy, ideas and culture to the kitchen. Christophe Juville shares the idea that Paris is more culturally curious and diverse than ever. He co-founded popular Lolo Cave à Manger with Loïc Minel,followed by sister destination Lolo Bistrot (lolocaveamanger.fr)in 2022. ‘Our chefs travel a lot and bring back a little of what they’ve seen,’ he says. This is evident at the bistrot, where Zac Gannat,formerly of Frenchie inLondon, serves up dishes with a strongEnglish influence – like Scotch egg spiced with ’nduja. When seafood brasserie Soces (soces.fr) opened in Belleville in 2022, owners Kevin Deulio (formerly of the Ritz Paris brasserie) and Marius de Ponfilly (formerly of Clamato), followed a classic brasserie formula. They soon realised, however, that many people preferred sharing plates, prompting them to try a more imaginative approach. The result is a rotating menu that fuses French and international flavours in a way that over-achieves by epicurean standards yet does nottake itselftoo seriously. For €6, you can order their signature starter: a single oyster with a spicy margarita shot. It is not just new concepts making the dining scene so enticing, but also a fresh approach to old ones. After working in haute cuisine for 10 years, Sarah Michielsen opened upmarket Marais bistro Parcelles (parcelles-paris.fr) with her partner, sommelier Bastien Fidelin, in 2021. Its nonchalant ambience shares obvious similarities with some of Sarah’s favourite addresses – icons like Le Bistrot PaulBert andLeBaratin have clearly inspired its comfortable vibe. But what distinguishes Parcelles from more traditional places is her unapologetic approach to breaking the rules, with a menu that is not simple, but rather subtly complex – if not skilfully rebellious. Designer destination stays This year in particular has seen a string of new openings that feel like a departure from shameless luxury, yet are a notch up from some of the more run-of-the-mill boutique hotels. Rather like restaurants, Parisian hotels seem to be becoming more laid-back and inclusive. Experimental Group (experimentalgroup.com) was among the first to shake up the Paris scene when it opened its first hotel, Grand Pigalle, in 2015. It has since expanded its portfolio with projects in Verbier, Menorca and Biarritz. This winter marks a return to its Parisian roots with a hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Paris-based Orso Hôtels opened seven hotels between 2019 and 2022, providing intimate, locally rooted stays in the lesser-known neighbourhoods. The most buzzy is Hôtel Rochechouart (hotel rochechouart.com), which opened in the thick of the pandemic in May 2020 and quickly became a go-to destination for its large corner bistro, rooftop bar and epic views of the Sacré-Coeur. The arrival of Château Voltaire (chateauvoltaire.com) last year saw the fruition of a personal project by Zadig & Voltaire founder Thierry Gillier. He enlisted the help of creative director Franck Durand to create a pied à terre-like hotelthat embodies the understated elegance and quiet luxury Paris is known for, while steering away from the glitzier conventions common to upscale hotels. New this summer, La Fantaisie (lafantaisie.com), in FaubourgMontmartre, marks interior designer Martin Brudnizki’s first foray into Parisian hotels. He has centred his design around the property’s beautiful courtyard garden, with whimsical schemes featuring floral wallpaper, rich upholstery and lavish headboards. The talented designer continues his Paris streak with another new hotel, Le Grand Mazarin (legrandmazarin.com), for Maisons Pariente, opening this autumn. This hotel group is known for highdesign, five-star addresses in France, such as Crillon Le Brave in Provence, Le Coucou in Meribel and Lou Pinet in Saint-Tropez. ‘We wanted Le Grand Mazarin to feel as though it has always been a part of the Marais landscape,’ explains Martin, who says he was inspired by the great houses of the aristocratic era, when writers, artists and musicians gathered in sumptuous residences. In June this year, interior designer Beata Heuman’s first hotel venture with Touriste – the group known for the Luke Edward Hall-designed Hotel Les Deux Gares and another summer opening, Hôtel de Beauregard, designed by Chloé Nègre – was unveiled. A rare boutique find in the fashionable area surrounding Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs-Élysées, Hôtel de la Boétie (hotelde laboetie.com) has 40 rooms in the spirit of its classic neighbourhood. Beata has brought her discerning eye for timeless design to the interiors, using lots of natural materials and solid wood, which will age gracefully and develop a beautiful patina over time m The decade before the pandemic was transformative for Paris, with haute cuisine making way for affordable bistronomy and five-star hotels being outnumbered by intimate boutique stays. While fine dining and iconic hotels are still very much extant, the city’s distinguished élan is no longer the defining factor luring travellers to the French capital. With visitor numbers now close to pre-pandemic levels, those returning will be surprised to find Paris changed, with the food and hospitality scene paving the way to a more laid-back version of the city they once knew. TOP ROW FROM LEFT Historic Passage Verdeau in the Grands Boulevards. Lolo Bistrot co-owner Loïc Minel (left) with chef Zac Gannat. Outdoor tables at Early June. MIDDLE ROW Beata Heuman’s rooms at Hôtel de La Boétie have a cool, vintage look. A view of the city from the dome of the Sacré-Cœur. Le Grand Mazarin. BOTTOM ROW Vibrant seasonal plates at Early June. A busy service at Parcelles. The pared-back interior of Soces FOOD & TRAVEL Paris 162 NOVEMBER 2023 HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK

TEXT PAMELA GOODMAN Five smart new cabins, carefully designed to blend in with their wooded location on the Atholl Estates in Perthshire, make a stylish base from which to explore the meandering rivers, trails and towns of this historic Scottish region avigating the Atholl family tree to understand where the mighty Scottish estate has arrived at in the present day is a complicated business.The twists and turns of history have seen the title, castle andvasttracts oflandcriss-cross through different strands ofthe family – always in search of a male heir. When the 10th Duke of Atholl died in 1996, the title passed to a cousin in South Africa, who preferred to stay put rather than start a new life in Scotland.The estate – much ofit safeguarded in a charitable trust – remained in the capable hands of Sarah Troughton, the 10th Duke’s half-sister, and has subsequently passed to her three children, of whom Claire Spencer-Churchill is one. While the estate’s central magnetis the magnificent Blair Castle,the land stretching south to the picturesque village of Dunkeld, on the banks of the River Tay, falls under Claire’s remit. It is here that she has recently opened Glen Glack, a handful of high-end cabins overlooking Cally Loch, a mile or so up a heavily wooded track from the village. The project is quite a departure from Claire’s working life running fashion trade shows in Paris, but, as she says, Glen Glack is a magical spot. ‘There’s so much to do here – hiking, fishing, shooting, archery, horse-riding, golf – and Dunkeld is so popular,’ she adds of the village recently named the best place to live in Scotland by The Sunday Times. We discuss the pros and cons of cabin life, sharing a love of being fully immersed in nature but bemoaning the fact that the rapid expansion of treehouses, shepherd’s huts and lodges across the UK has often veered towards the formulaic. Mercifully, the Glen Glack cabins are the antithesis of this. They have been designed with enormous care by Dunblanebased architect Alastair Forbes, built by the Glaswegian firm Bridgewater and fitted out on the inside by Londonbased interior design studio Turner Pocock. ‘They were the dream team,’ says Claire. ‘I loved working with them all.’ Of the five cabins – each named after a native tree – four sleep four people, with the fifth, Juniper, sleeping two, clearly with honeymooners in mind, who might want to double up in the outside bath. All have tin roofs and woodclad exteriors stained black, grey or red – ‘very much Atholl colours’, explains Claire. Their super-smart interiors are decorated in a palette inspired by the landscape – heathery pinks, fresh greens, teal blues – and, outside, wide decks e Loch stock FINN BEALES; ALEXANDER BAXTER

FOOD & TRAVEL Scotland OPPOSITE FROM TOP Each of the five Glen Glack cabins has a private verandah, providing a tranquil spot to take in views of Cally Loch and the wooded landscape. Artfully designed by the London-based duo Turner Pocock, the interiors combine elements inspired by the natural surroundings and local Scottish heritage with a cool, contemporary feel. THIS PAGE With its dark-stained wooden exterior and tin roof blending with the surrounding evergreens, Hazel cabin offers a wonderfully secluded retreat HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK NOVEMBER 2023 165

are furnished with sheepskin-clad Adirondack-style chairs in which to ruminate on the ever-changeable Scottish weather. Inevitably,the immediate surrounds are still a little scarred followingthe transitionfromcommercialforestry to loch-side beauty spot.Butthis will soften, and a programme offurther development(a jetty, a boat, a swimming deck and perhaps a sauna) will enhance the offering. Also, an ongoing project to plant native trees, grasses,ferns and wildflowers will play into the huge regenerative plans of the estate as a whole. Claire and I set off by Land Rover up the long, stony track beyond the cabins, where civilisation all but peters out, save for a handful of remote farmhouses, some nearderelict, which she has designs on for the future. We pass three silver-grey, wind-whipped lochs, pausing at the last to push out a rowing boat, rods in hand. ‘We always used to fish here as children,’ Claire tells me, as my own memories of childhood summers spent fishing in Scotland seep back through my fingertips. A 2lb rainbow trout is my reward. Alas, there is no time to explore the endless labyrinth of trails, but I have idea enough of Glen Glack’s doorstep playground to understand the allure of this wilderness. I am drawn instead first to Dunkeld for a shallow dive into its history: the sombre, riverside cathedral, part-ruin, partparish church; the collection of whitewashed Georgian houses restored by the National Trust for Scotland; the assortment of attractive shops including that of local jammaker Palmerston’s, where the bramble and gooseberry jam proves irresistible. Then, onwards, 30 minutes north to Blair Castle and the far reaches of the Atholl estate, which drift into the dramatic scenery of the Highlands. I am captivated by it all, but perhaps by no single aspect more than the castle’s exquisite nine-acre Hercules Garden, contained within ancient granite walls and presided over by a life-sized 18th-century statue of the Roman god. Claire, who was married in the garden in 2011, describes how her mother, ‘a passionate gardener’, oversaw the decades-long restoration of the garden after the death of the 10th Duke, ably assisted by a workforce from nearby Perth prison. For a moment, when I stand there, the sun casts a golden glow over the fruittrees,flower borders, ponds and bridges. And then the heavens open. This is Scotland after all m WAYS AND MEANS Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl, Perthshire (atholl-estates. co.uk) offers a one-night stay in a one-bedroom woodland cabin from £175 and one night in a two-bedroom luxury eco cabin from £200. Overlooking Cally Loch, a mile or so up a wooded track, it is a magical spot - TOP ROW FROM LEFT Classic wooden pieces furnish the dining area in Juniper. Claire Spencer-Churchill. Larch is decorated in rich blues and greens, with walls in Bauwerk’s ‘Heron’ limewash and a sofa in a Sanderson checked wool, echoing views of the loch. BOTTOM ROW Named after a friend of the 7th Duchess, McGregor’s Folly is a charming feature of Hercules Garden. The cabin kitchens have a pared-back, Scandinavian look. Larch’s main bedroom FOOD & TRAVEL Scotland FINN BEALES; ALEXANDER BAXTER 166 NOVEMBER 2023 HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK

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W hen a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.’ This quote by Samuel Johnson remains as popular today as it was in the 18th century, and that’s because London continues to be one of world’s greatest cities, a joyful jamboree of different people and different cultures, and a hub of industry, creativity and entertainment. CITY LIVING Whether you choose to live north, south, east or west, or prefer to be in the middle of it all, these new developments celebrate the best of London It will always be a popular destination in which to work and live, and the latest array of residential developments certainly provide plenty of desirable accommodation options. ‘We sense a real refocus on London from both Asia and the Middle East; notably evident are buyers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, China and the US West Coast,’ says Rupert des Forges of NO.8 HARBORD SQUARE, E14 Concrete ceilings, exposed brick walls and generously sized windows characterise this collection of loft-style apartments in Canary Wharf, which have drawn inspiration from the area’s industrial past. The open-plan layouts give you the freedom to tailor your space in whatever way suits you best. From £775,000. knightfrank.co.uk

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C O N D É NA S T P R O P E R T Y Grant Bates and Joanna Cocking, respectively Heads of Hamptons Private Office London and Country, and a selection of properties sold or acquired on behalf of clients a historic manor or a newbuild – is visionary. Together, the pair bring a fun energy to the serious business of property investment. ‘There’s a really nice yin and yang to our relationship which just doesn’t exist elsewhere in the UK property market,’ Joanna says. ‘And that makes us completely adaptive. For instance, I’m working with a buyer in their 20s, who’s retained me to find a house in the country. The introduction came via the local office, sensing a synergy of the buyer’s work with Grant’s Instagram profile, which made us very relatable. We don’t approach business from an elevated position, sitting behind a wall of desks in an intimidating office.’ There are multiple advantages in retaining the Private Office for property acquisition, primarily time-saving and gaining exclusive access to properties, including off-market opportunities, that come from an unparallelled network of contacts. Clients benefit from having a personal property advisor who will assemble the best possible team to pursue their dreams. Having one point of contact is key for both international and expat clients and celebrities who want to remain under the radar. Properties are screened and previewed so that a client sees a distilled selection of choices. Turnkey property is a specialism. ‘The younger demographic, particularly clients in the public eye, don’t have the time or the headspace to oversee a huge renovation project,’ Grant says. ‘They want a high-end finish.’ The desire to have a country house remains a legacy of Covid, and Joanna agrees that turnkey is what clients seek. ‘We’ve seen some significant country house listings where the building has needed work, and clients have said, “I’ve got the budget, and I love it, but I don’t want to wait three years.”’ Attention to detail is evident in the full end-to-end process for buying and selling and extends to advice on planning, legal matters, tax advice, education consultancy or PA services. ‘Our aim is to provide a lifetime journey with Hamptons and help clients with any aspect of life that needs facilitating,’ says Joanna. ‘I genuinely feel we make a difference in people’s lives. And that’s a real privilege.’ Please visit hamptons.co.uk/services/private-office Instagram @grantjbates @joannacocking A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E A T U R E

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C O N D É NA S T P R O P E R T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E A T U R E BEACHFRONT BARBADOS Secure your place in the exclusive enclave of St Peter’s Bay and enjoy life on the dazzling Platinum Coast – a lifetime of family memories begins here P icture champagne-coloured sand, clear warm water gently lapping the beach, palm fronds rustling against the bluest sky. This is the revered Platinum Coast on the northern west coast of Barbados, the sunny playground of celebrities, royals and tycoons alike – a special stretch of paradise that has traditionally attracted such a gilded crowd that it’s named after a metal more valuable than gold. And on this coastline synonymous with understated luxury, St Peter’s Bay resort presents an attainable dream – beachfront luxury residences with open living, family-friendly amenities and sweeping ocean-facing views at affordable prices. A private enclave with a welcoming community feel, St Peter’s Bay is ready-made for multi-generational fun, from learning how to stand up on a paddle board and recharging on the beach with a rum cocktail under a parasol to exploring the nearby world-class golf course, polo club and sailing experiences. The resort has its own beachfront restaurant, The Gazebo, which is the envy of similar properties in the area, and a watertaxi service to the historic old port of Speightstown and other notable restaurants along the coast. With a casual-luxe vibe and fantastic array of water sports for children of all ages, including kayaking, paddle boarding and wakeboarding, St Peter’s Bay is primed for winter-sun relaxation and full-on adventures in a tropical climate. Add in a private pool, jacuzzi, fitness centre and an excellent kids activity centre and the resort presents exceptional value for an investment in a Caribbean idyll: properties range from £1.35 million to £1.8 million, and a signature penthouse at £4.4 million. There are 57 private residences, each just steps from the water’s edge with uninterrupted views of the powdery sand, dazzling sea and sky. Each property is turn-key – fully furnished with a well equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, three en-suite bedrooms and spacious living rooms averaging 2,700 square feet, as well as further outside terraces or balconies with dining and lounging areas. The residences are designed for practicality as well as comfort, and the landscaped community layout encourages friendships between owners that become enduring. Here are the foundations of treasured family holiday memories. Owners also benefit from concierge services and lock-and-leave storage – useful if you chose to participate in a professionally managed rental programme – so you can invest in your own treasured place in the sun and enjoy easy luxury whether you are in residence or afar. For further information, please visit spbliving.com or call +1 246 836 1166

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THE LUXURY HOTEL LIFESTYLE Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of London at the new Park Hyatt London River Thames Residences. It’s the first of two new residential buildings at One Nine Elms – one 42 storeys high, the other soaring to an impressive 57 storeys – with the pair connected by a glazed bridge. The 103 branded apartments can avail of all the amenities and services of the new Park Hyatt Hotel, which will include a pool, spa and restaurants. The new hotel is set to open early next year, with apartments available now, from £1.7 million. For more information, visit riverthamesresidences.com NOTEBOOK A round-up of the latest property news, at home and abroad HIGH CLASS IN HAMPSTEAD With a village atmosphere, an abundance of shops and cafes, and exceptional amounts of green space, it’s easy to see why Hampstead is one of the most sought-after places to live in London. 51 Netherhall Gardens is a semi-detached house that’s perfect for family living – there are six bedrooms, and an open-plan kitchen and living area that occupies the entire ground floor. The garden is over 80 feet long – a rarity in central London – and contains a separate studio. Having undergone a complete refurbishment by the current owners, it’s ready for a new buyer to move straight in. £8.25 million. For more information, visit marcusparfitt.com CARIBBEAN DREAM The Sandy Lane Estate has long been one of the top resorts in Barbados, and is also home to some of the island’s most luxurious private homes. Currently on the market is Windward, a five-bedroom villa that sits on a generous 1.5-acre plot. Stand-out features include the dramatic double staircase, the elegant master suite, and the large veranda that leads to a separate dining and entertaining area. There’s also an outdoor pool, a separate gym and garage, as well the use of a private cabana at the Sandy Lane Beach Club. $7.2 million. For more information, visit onecaribbeanestates.com

GREEK ISLAND GETAWAY The Greek island of Corfu has long been a popular destination for those seeking to escape the soggy British climate for somewhere a little more sun-kissed. Lawrence Durrell famously chronicled his family’s five-year sojourn to Corfu in his 1956 memoir, My Family and Other Animals, and his evocative descriptions of both the people and the place inspired countless others to follow suit. If you’re tempted by a Greek island adventure of your own, Sotheby’s International Realty is currently selling a very charming villa with fantastic views of the Mediterranean. Inspired by traditional Ionian architecture, Serena Corfu has five bedrooms – four of them en suites – a modern, open-plan kitchen and several reception rooms. The large, arched windows on the ground floor allow the interiors to be flooded with natural light, while upstairs, the bedrooms look out across the sea. There’s a large terrace that’s perfect for dining al fresco and an outdoor infinity pool, which will help you make the most of the natural beauty that has inspired generations of artists, writers and creatives. POA. For more information, visit sothebysrealty.gr RESPLENDENT RENTALS For anyone who enjoys a session of retail therapy, the new apartments at Knightsbridge Gardens occupy the best spot in London, set right next to Harrods and Harvey Nichols, and with all the shops of Sloane Street at their doorstep. Sitting at the heart of one of London’s most upmarket neighbourhoods, the development is part of the Olayan Group’s ongoing transformation of the 3.5-acre Knightsbridge Estate. This super-prime collection of apartments is aimed exclusively at the rental market – the 33 properties range from one to four bedrooms, and they’ve all been fully furnished by the leading interior designer company Taylor Howes, so they’re ready for you to move straight in. Residents will have exclusive access to a shared club room and private courtyard gardens, as well as everything you’d expect from a development of this type, from air conditioning and underfloor heating, to super-fast broadband and a 24-hour concierge service. Aside from the shopping, some of London’s finest restaurants are close by, as well as the green spaces of Hyde Park. Available to rent via Knight Frank and Strutt & Parker. For more information, visit knightsbridgegardens.com

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