Catch up on the latest from around the county NEWS TOP-NOTCH PAMPERING East Sussex National Golf Resort and Spa has been revealed by Spabreaks.com as Sussex’s top spa, totalling 27.12 per cent of all bookings made in the county this year. In second and third place, situated close by in the same region was Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa and Chakra Spa at Crown Plaza Felbridge Gatwick; with Ockenden Manor and South Lodge following close behind in fourth and fifth place on the list. So, just why has East Sussex National proven to be so popular with spagoers? All rooms in this contemporary hotel overlook either the resort’s 18-hole championship golf course or the lush green South Downs countryside, setting the scene for a relaxing weekend getaway. To keep in shape, the hotel’s Health Club runs yoga, pilates and studio cycling classes, after which a refreshing swim in the indoor heated pool will be just the tonic. Besides an aromatherapy room and monsoon shower, the main event here is the luxury treatments, which range from an invigorating massage to a relaxing facial. Find out more at www.eastsussexnational.co.uk and check out www.spabreaks.com for the latest deals. Nearlywed BRIGHTON BELLE Brighton Perfume offers a window into real vegan perfumery. Having developed a new, contemporary way of making plant-based perfumes, its vision is to revolutionise the industry. Born out of the ideology of the 70s and 90s fashion and music scene the local brand aims to create a new golden age of perfume. The business’ founder created a machine to spin vegan elixirs in oil, not alcohol, eliminating the need to filtrate using animal products and leaving no wastage. The brand has recently launched 22 new vegan perfumes in three collections, which although forward-thinking recognise the fact that scent is nostalgic, bringing back memories that make you feel alive and connected. So, relive your wedding-day memories again and again with a local, cruelty-free signature scent and check out https://brightonperfume.co.uk WHERE THE WILDFLOWERS GROW Launching in May is Emma Dodi Cakes’ new Wild Flowers macaron collection, featuring hand-painted designs inspired by the great gardens of Sussex. Paying homage to local glorious gardens such as Great Dixter, Glyndebourne, Charleston and Gravetye, this stunning collection celebrates the delicate beauty of English wild flowers in summer. Emma Dodi, who lives part time in Camber Sands, was inspired by a recent visit to Great Dixter, with its wild and almost untamed elegance. The Wild Flowers collection is filled with delicious summer flavours including rose, orange blossom and elderflower ganache. Priced at £32 for a box of six and £64 for a box of 12, they can be purchased from Monday 1st May at www.emmadodicakes.com www.emmadodicakes.com 8
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