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Alexander Moments: Date Night
Making your own Alexander Moments at Home: Date Night – By Elliott Wakefield Isn’t it remarkable how without our usual routines, very quickly we can be left pondering what the day of the week is? I’m a stickler for routine and … View this post
Idle Hands: A Much Needed Manicure from Temple Spa
With the constant cycle of hand washing and sanitising that we are all experiencing at the moment, even those with the most naturally resilient skin are starting to feel the discomfort of dry and chapped skin. Between that very practical concern … View this post
Putting the kettle on – with Hoogly Teas
Hoogly Teas, the intriguing tea company based in the South East of England, supplies Alexander House with a range of beautiful blends. Few things in life offer the same dose of comfort as a mug of hot tea, and so at this trying time who better … View this post
Harry’s Bar – Larder Cupboard Cocktails
We caught up with Harry Jarvis, Restaurant & Bar Manager at Rowhill Grange as our resident cocktail-aficionado, to get his thoughts on what to make from our rapidly depleting drinks cupboards – everyone likes a cocktail after all! View this post
Peace of Mind: Turn Down at Home
GET SOME ZZZS We all know that it’s incredibly important to get a good night’s sleep – for both our physical and mental well-being. Right now though, with homes becoming make-shift offices and/or schools, and with the air heavy … View this post
The Great British Knit Off
Apologies in advance if the GBKO is already a ‘thing’ – but here at the AHC we’ve been thinking up ways to busy idle hands, and what could be better than knitting? With arts and crafts in vogue like never before, surely … View this post
Spa-at-Home: Radiance Facial Ritual to do at home
HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF A RADIANCE FACIAL – By the skincare experts at Temple Spa & our relaxation experts at Utopia Spa Our environment can play havoc with our complexion no matter what the season. Now with most of us staying indoors … View this post
Darrel Wilde’s favourite marinade
With the promise of some sunshine on the horizon and all of us twitching to spice up supper time, we spoke to Alexander House’s Executive Head Chef, Darrel Wilde about his favourite marinades. He might say we prised it out of him – … View this post
Will Power: Meet Caroline Grosch of Volition Goods
Meet Caroline Grosch We are delighted to have teamed up with Volition Goods to offer a fabulous stay at any of the Alexander Hotel Collection, with a beautiful luxury bag from Volition. We sat down for a chat with Caroline Grosch, founder of … View this post
Gardening with Russell Dixon
Our Head Gardener at Great Fosters Russell Dixon gives us some simple gardening advice we can all use at home: MOW Give your lawn its first cut of the season – cut high on the first cut, then cut again a few days later. Getting the … View this post