Compiled each month by Caroline Wheater
1 THESE DRINKS
Made a mile from the Solent, Highball alcohol-free cocktails are an alternative to some favourite sundowners – this gift box contains two types of G&T, a tangy lime mojito and an Italian spritz. (£11.99, highballcocktails.com)
2 THIS CLUTCH BAG
When she was a student at Southampton Solent University, Bharati Manchanda used the marina for inspiration. Her ocean blue clutch is part of her ethical leather accessory range. (£160, embellishedtruth.com)
3 THIS DISH
Potter Neil Tregear handmakes functional stoneware ceramics at his pottery on the Isle of Wight. We love the ultra-useful Slab Dishes available in 12 and 21cm sq sizes. (£18-£45, treagearpottery.co.uk)
4 THIS KEYRING
Remind yourself of sunny days whatever the weather with a padded keyring by Caroline Gardner. It’s part of a range which is also available as a travel mug, glasses case and travel pouch. (£12, carolinegardner.com)
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HIGHLAND FLING
Near the shores of Loch Creran on the west coast of Scotland lies Highland Fold Garden & Barn Cafe, the HQ and tasting parlour for artisan ice cream brand Highland Fold.
The milk for the delicious ice cream is produced by a small ‘fold’ or herd of Highland cattle farmed by Jane Isaacson. A few years ago, she realised Highland milk has a very high butterfat content making it taste rich without adding any extra fat. “We’re not commercially milking, we just need enough to make ice cream, so it’s not about yield, it’s about the quality,” she explains.
Highlander Gelato is the signature ice cream, with more flavours created using homegrown and foraged ingredients. The cafe is open until November (closed Mon-Tues) and the ice cream is also served nearby at The Pierhouse Hotel in Port Appin. highland-fold.co.uk; pierhousehotel.co.uk
NEW WELLNESS DAYS IN DEVON
Located in a quiet valley near Salcombe in South Devon, Soar Mill Cove Hotel and Spa is a tonic any time of the year with its indoor salt-water pool and massage treatments, restaurant and proximity to the sandy beach a few minutes’ walk away.
New Wellness Days held at the hotel include body strength and conditioning work, a group walk to explore Soar Mill Cove itself, life and mindset coach
