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Recipe of the Month: Aloo Gobi

by Andrew Soddy, Executive Head Chef at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

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The Classic Daiquiri

The classic Daiquiri is a super simple rum cocktail that’s well-balanced and refreshing, read on to learn how to make your own.

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Recipe of the Month: Ginger Cosmopolitan

by Andrew Soddy, Executive Head Chef at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

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Dining with a view

The summer break has begun - what a wonderful time to spend with family and friends outdoors. Enjoy our alfresco dining within the comfort of our terraces which offer a selection of seasonal inspired dishes to enjoy in the sunshine.

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Recipe of the Month: Pimm’s Ice Lolly

by Andrew Soddy, Executive Head Chef at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

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A return to their roots

With so many happy memories formed over the years at Buxted Park for both this local bride and groom, it was almost inevitable that it would play host to their special day.

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Alfresco Dining

The British Summertime bring many joyous things: longer days, warmer temperatures, sunshine, Wimbledon… the list is plentiful, but one of the best things (in our opinion) about Summer is eating Alfresco.

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Recipe of the Month: Crème Brûlée

by Andrew Soddy, Executive Head Chef at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

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The Pinnacle Climbing Centre

The Pinnacle Climbing Centre is Northamptonshire’s Premier Indoor Climbing and Caving Facility.

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Cheers to World Cocktail Day

Celebrate World Cocktail Day on 13th May 2019 with some inspiration from our bar team at Hand Picked Hotels across the UK and Channel Islands.

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