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The festive season is almost upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a truly glorious giveaway? This year, we’ve partnered with a whole host of incredible brands to give one lucky reader the chance to win everything from clothes, shoes, jewellery and candles to theatre tickets and a two-night stay at The Londoner.
The winner can expect prizes from Bentley Fragrances, Chateau Leoube, Covent Garden Hotel, Crockett & Jones, Dr Haus Dermatology, Elemental Herbology, EVE LOM, Holland & Holland, Rachel Vosper, Really Wild, the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Londoner, Toolally, Truffle Bee, and VRAI. Read on for all the details, and enter now for the chance to get your hands this huge hamper of goodies.
Voyages have been part of Bentley Motors’ identity from the outset. Aged 14, founder Walter Owen Bentley cycled an astounding 130 miles from London to Norfolk in a single day. He would later describe the joy of independent travel as ‘one of man’s fundamental longings.’
As part of this Christmas hamper, you’ll win four fragrances which make up Bentley BEYOND The Collection. Celebrating the marque’s exceptional heritage, Bentley BEYOND The Collection explores extraordinary landscapes and an infinite spectrum of colours, turning every adventure into an olfactory emotion, every scent into a journey. Composed by master perfumers, the collection matches peerless ingredients with exotic destinations: consider it a luxurious wardrobe of scented accessories for trailblazers.
Bentley BEYOND The Collection includes:
Full prize: Bentley BEYOND The Collection, total RRP: £660
Discover: bentleyfragrances.com
Nestled along the Côte d’Azur, Château Léoube is an ancient Provençal estate including 70 hectares of vineyards and 22 hectares of olive groves and the beach restaurant, Café Leoube. Owned by the Bamford Family, who pioneered organic farming at Daylesford in the UK, the ethos of Château Léoube is rooted in its philosophy of ‘local, seasonal and sustainable’.
This Christmas, you can win one of its ultimate festive hampers. Curated with food and wine lovers in mind, the exclusive Léoube hamper features everything you need for seasonal celebrations including Léoube’s fine sparkling rosé, two show-stopping magnums and the entire Léoube Collector range, created especially for wine lovers and gastronomes. The ultimate in Provençal luxury, the prize also includes a bottle of Léoube’s award-winning Mediterranean Gin, ideal for Christmas cocktails, and a signature Léoube bottle opener. With sparkling, rosé, red and white wines the winner will have everything they need for a very special Léoube Christmas.
Hamper contents
Full prize: A Chateau Léoube hamper worth £567
Discover: daylesford.com
Prioritising quality first and foremost across materials and construction, Crockett & Jones stretches back to 1879 – and the brand still has over 300 factory and operations staff based in its original town of Northampton. With a Royal Warrant awarded by King Charles III in 2017 (back when he was the Prince of Wales), it produces some of the world’s most respected shoes and boots.
The lucky winner of our Christmas hamper will be able to slip their weary feet (or the feet of a loved one) into a pair of Crockett & Jones’ sumptuous new velvet slippers this festive season, playfully adorned with a decadent Christmas Tree on the right and a Polar Express-style train on the left. Crafted with black velvet and finished with a festive shade of burgundy quilted lining and a rubber slipper sole, you’ll experience silk-like comfort as you sit back and take stock of your wonderful Christmas period.
Full prize: One pair of Crockett & Jones’ Christmas Slipper, RRP £360
Discover: crockettandjones.com
Combat the winter woes and rejuvenate your skin with this top-tier treatment at the renowned Dr Haus Dermatology Clinic on Harley Street, just in time for your special occasions this festive season. Winter’s harsh impact on our complexions demands a potent solution, making the exclusive Hydratight facial a must-have on your beauty agenda. Whether to revive your appearance in preparation for an upcoming event or to support your at-home skincare regime for long-term vibrancy, this non-surgical treatment is sure to bring amazing results.
The unique Hydratight treatment process cleanses and exfoliates the complexion, followed by a powerful radio frequency treatment that penetrates into the deeper layers of skin to stimulate collagen production for immediate skin tightening. The procedure culminates with a nourishing infusion of active ingredients and hyaluronic acid, ensuring essential nutrients and hydration for the skin. Taking between 60 to 90 minutes and valued at £490, it’s the perfect treatment to give your skin the healthy glow it deserves all winter long.
Full prize: Hydratight Facial by Dr Haus Dermatology
Discover: drhausdermatology.com
Voted Best Natural Spa Brand 2023, Elemental Herbology creates expertly formulated natural products based on the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine. This is inspired by the belief that all things in life, be it our body, our skin or even the seasons, are influenced by five different elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Traditional Chinese medicine teaches us that every person has a unique balance of these elements, and we need a balanced mixture of each of these to live a harmonious, healthy life. Elemental Herbology focuses on balancing these five elements through both products and spa treatments to restore equilibrium to your body, mind and skin.
This exclusive prize brings together the best of Elemental Herbology, from the brand new Five Elements Cleansing Duo and Metal Detox Reed Diffuser, to the tried, tested and loved skin and body-care heroes including the Cell Plumping Moisturiser, Hyaluronic Booster Serum and Cell Active Eye Elixir. This ultimate bundle provides you with a new go-to wellbeing routine that will transform your skin, body and mind.
Full prize: A collection of Elemental Herbology products that includes:
Discover: elementalherbology.com
Since launching over 30 years ago, EVE LOM has garnered a cult following in the beauty world. Its eponymous founder launched the brand in 1985 with the Eve Lom Cleanser, and has since become renowned for its pioneering products, which are based on the philosophy that thoroughly clean and gently exfoliated skin is the key to a flawless look. The best quality ingredients are used to create a glowing complexion, whatever your skin type. And what better time to give your skincare regime a revamp than during the Christmas season?
One lucky winner will be treated to EVE LOM’s Holiday Advent Calendar, which features a watercolour print and mailbox-inspired design, and 12 of the brand’s bestsellers – from the balm Cleanser to the skin-saving Rescue Mask and the nourishing Moisture Cream.
The gift set includes:
Full prize: EVE LOM Holiday Advent Calendar, a £419 value for £224
Discover: evelom.co.uk
Exemplifying fine British gunmaking and shooting, Holland & Holland provides the benchmark for exceptional craftsmanship and service, and their shotguns and rifles, handcrafted in London, are globally admired. But it’s not just guns: from exquisitely crafted field coats to silk ties, Holland & Holland is the one stop shop for anyone passionate about countryside pursuits.
The lucky winner of our Christmas Hamper competition will benefit from this paramount craftsmanship, receiving Holland & Holland’s Deluxe Sporting Field Bag. Made from bridle leather in chestnut brown with brass fittings, this beautiful bag is a sophisticated companion for your endeavours in the field, able to hold a full slab of cartridges or serve as a stylish multi-purpose bag.
Full prize: Deluxe Sporting Field Bag / RRP £975.00
Discover: hollandandholland.com
Leading British candle chandler and home fragrance expert Rachel Vosper opened her eponymous Belgravia atelier in 2011, but she has been a chandler since 1994. Inspired by stunning landscapes, first in Barbados and then in Devon, her signature range incorporates beautiful hand poured candles and home fragrances, using only the finest natural and sustainably-sourced ingredients.
The winner of this incredible competition will receive Rachel’s 5-wick solid Moroccan marble candle in black melange. This 3.5kg vessel (RRP £575) has been hand carved by Moroccan artisans by carving and polishing natural marble stone from Erfoud in the south of Morocco. Filled with Rachel’s iconic signature scent 36 (Choisya), a captivating blend of Moroccan orange blossom, bergamot and white musk, the candle has a burn time of approximately 420 hours and been hand poured in her atelier in Belgravia, London, using a blend of highly refined paraffin and natural beeswax for a clean burn. Rachel also offers a unique refill service, so once your candle has burnt, you are able to replenish your vessel with your favourite RV scent from her library.
Full prize: 5-wick Moroccan marble candle in black, filled with Scent 36 (Choisya), RRP £575
Discover: rachelvosper.com | @rachelvosperbelgravia
Having just celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022, Really Wild is best known for its sharp wool tailoring and easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that work well day-to-night and work-to-weekend – all still designed by the brand’s founder, Natalie Lake. Prioritising naturally biodegradable fabrics such as silks and the finest wools, Really Wild offers carefully crafted investment pieces that will last, with all knitwear and tweeds knitted or woven at some of Scotland’s oldest mills, including the renowned Linton mill that produces all of Chanel’s house tweeds.
Whether you’re dressing for dinner or wrapping up warm, Really Wild has every moment covered. Festive dressing needs to be timeless and glamourous in equal measure, and their 2023 edit includes designs that will become Winter staples for seasons to come. The lucky winner of C&TH’s Christmas Competition will be able to shop all of this with a £500 voucher in hand. Pick your favourite gorgeous garments in the chic Sloane Square flagship store – which benefits from the local, village-like feel of Chelsea, having opened only in 2019 – or make your selections online.
Full prize: A £500 voucher to spend at Really Wild in store and online.
Discover: reallywildclothing.com
Photo by Manuel Harlan © RSC
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)’s stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet has been a huge hit, receiving rave reviews across the board. A fictionalised account of the short life of Shakespeare’s only son, the play is now playing for a limited season at London’s Garrick Theatre following a sell-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon – and now, we’re offering you the chance to see it. C&TH has partnered with the RSC to offer one lucky winner six tickets to the acclaimed production.
Not only that, but you and your chosen five will be treated to a pre-show dinner at Brasserie Max, the all-day dining restaurant at the five-star Covent Garden Hotel. Serving up much-loved British classics alongside modern European dishes, the focus is on seasonal produce, often coming from Pusey Farm in the Cotswolds. Located on a pretty cobbled street in the heart of the theatre district, it’s ideally located for a pre or post-theatre dinner, as well as breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
Full prize: Six tickets for Hamnet at the Garrick Theatre plus dinner for six at Brasserie Max at the Covent Garden Hotel
Discover: rsc.org.uk | firmdalehotels.com
Win two nights at the world’s first super boutique hotel. Check in to The Londoner for two nights and enjoy 16 storeys of tastes, spaces and experiences on the south west corner of Leicester Square, from cocktails by the city’s skyline to lounging in a subterranean spa. This fabulous stay includes breakfast as well as access to both The Residence (three guest-only spaces to relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments) and The Retreat, which encompasses a 24-hour gym, pool, hydropool, cabanas, steam room, sauna, hair and nail salon, gentlemen’s barber and superfood bar.
Full prize: A two-night stay at The Londoner including breakfast, access to The Residence and access to The Retreat.
Discover: thelondoner.com
Toolally is an independent, purpose-driven contemporary jewellery brand based in Yorkshire and London. It produces bold, beautifully-made jewellery designed to get you noticed, with pieces inspired by art, architecture and the rich history of fashion. Toolally’s newest collection uses 100 percent recycled silver and gold to minimise its impact on the planet while maintaining the beautiful lustre and durability of the material. The brand also offers a lifetime repairs and replating service to make sure that you can keep falling in love with your Toolally looks again and again.
This festive season, Toolally is offering one reader the chance to win two stand-out pieces from its newest collection. The Flicks and the Loops are two of Creative Director Mags Walker’s favourite designs, inspired by the art deco movement and the fearless women who wear Toolally’s designs. Each beautiful in their own right, they’re designed to look their most stunning as part of a statement ear stack.
Full prize: 1 x Flicks Earrings in Sterling Silver and CZ Pavé worth £125; 1 x Loops Earrings in Sterling Silver worth £95
Discover: toolally.com
Truffle Bee is a European designer of unique and luxurious table textiles, who creates exquisite items and accessories for breathtaking table settings that delight and defy expectations. Founded in 2019, the brand’s DNA is composed of a play of textures and shapes: a beautiful array of colour combinations, intricate finishes and elaborate details. It specialises in the creation of full table wardrobes, beginning with luxurious placemats and ending with decorative bows and egg cosies.
As the festive season approaches, Truffle Bee is gifting an electronic gift card for online purchases at truffle-bee.com, allowing you to indulge yourself or delight your loved ones with a beautiful set. The certificate holds a nominal value of €500 for shopping and includes complimentary shipping of the order to the UK.
Full prize: A Truffle Bee gift card worth €500
Discover: truffle-bee.com
VRAI are pioneers in the fine jewellery industry, thoughtfully entwining groundbreaking science and sophisticated design. VRAI diamonds are created in their zero-emission foundry in America’s Pacific Northwest, with 100 percent hydropower from the Columbia River; this is the industry’s first and only certified carbon-neutral foundry with true zero emissions.
VRAI sets the highest standard, elevating the possibilities of diamond cutting through impeccable craftsmanship and innovation, which one lucky winner will experience first hand with the Inner Light Medallion necklace in sterling silver. A refined bezel setting and an open back gallery draw in light from all angles, allowing your Round Brilliant VRAI created diamond to shine as a beacon of confidence and truth.
Full prize: Inner Light Medallion in Sterling Silver featuring a 1/10 ct of VRAI created diamond RRP £290
Discover: uk.vrai.com
Competition closes on 1 December 2023.
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