Chef who said ‘I do’ at Fishmore Hall, says ‘I do’ again as he accepts the role of the hotel’s new Sous Chef 16 May 2012 Damien McNamara joins the award winning hotel and restaurant in Ludlow, Shropshire, working for the ever inventive David Jaram in the 3AA rosetted Forelles at Fishmore.	Click to Show /Hide
McNamara, who prior to this worked at The Mustard Seed in Ballingarry, Ireland, married his wife Phillipa at the foodie hotspot in January 2010. Having relocated from Limerick to Ludlow, Damien is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to further develop his skills and inspire his influence at the hotel which he inevitably rates, having elected the property to celebrate a milestone occasion. He said: “Fishmore Hall is obviously a special place for my family and I can’t wait to make my own contribution and play a part in making it momentous for others.” His new role will involve assisting David to create new ideas and menus as well as managing the kitchen team, who already have an impressive reputation. The restaurant gained 2AA rosettes within just ten days of opening, picking up their third in 2011. Laura Penman, owner of the 15 bedroom boutique haven, said: “It’s been great to have Damien on board. I still remember his wedding here a couple of years ago and he’s so passionate about food; his input will be invaluable.” ENDS For further press information and enquiries, please contact Laura Hawthorne: Pr2@perception-uk.com - 0845 293 2552 Notes to Editors Fishmore Hall is a Regency-style hotel, owned and run by Laura Penman, recent winner of a prestigious Acorn Award, recognising her as the future of hospitality. Laura purchased Fishmore Hall as a derelict property and in 22 weeks transformed it into a boutique 15 bedrooms hotel. Located just outside the foodie destination of Ludlow, the hotel is easily accessible from the A49 and set in the breathtaking Shropshire countryside. The contemporary hotel caters for leisure breaks, weddings and corporate events. Fishmore is regular used for private parties and corporate events. The hotel have been awarded 3 red stars by the AA Hotel Guide as well as 3AA rosettes for their restaurant Forelles. Relaxation is the priority at Fishmore with modern décor and add-ons including pillow menus, Hypnos beds, Frette linen sheets, flat screen TVs and free broadband. The bathrooms have been individually designed and feature large walk-in showers, giant waterfall showerheads, Molton Brown toiletries and perfect mood lighting.

	New restaurant, New menu – but the same service, style and class 16 May 2012 The Michelin Starred ‘Le Candille’ Restaurant at the 5*Le Mas Candille in Mougins, South of France has been re-opened after undergoing significant renovation.	Click to Show /Hide
Le Mas Candille is a tranquil haven in the Cotes d’Azur, set in 10 acres of peaceful gardens, with Europe’s first Shiseido Spa. The resort is a member of Relais & Chateaux and one of the defining features of the hotel has always been the Michelin Star restaurant ‘Le Candille’ and the unique culinary masterpieces of Chef Serge Gouloumes. After a month of renovation, Hotel owner, Mark Silver is delighted with the new look and has already received positive feedback from regular guests. Mr Silver said: “We are always keen to develop the hotel and make improvements where necessary. The new restaurant’s decor is inspired by the 18th century history of Le Mas Candille and evokes timeless elegance.” Silver hired renowned architect Michael Zander who specialises in luxury hotels and villas. Zander was previously appointed at Le Mas Candille for the 2009 launch of six new suites which brought an electric blend of traditional and contemporary. Mark explained that the crowning glory in the new dining restaurant is the ceiling full of nuances of the sky, taken from the painting Le Troupeau by the celebrated local artist Jean Honore Fragonard. He said: “The renovation has been a huge success and we’ve had many guests comment already, on the light we now have in the restaurant. It’s made such a difference; and with a number of significant events coming up in the next few months, particularly the Monaco Grand Prix or Cannes Film Festival; we can’t wait to welcome both new and old guests.” To mark the occasion, Chef Serge Gouloumes has also introduced a new spring menu and included a signature dish of wild Seabass and Yazu foam or farm raised poultry dodine with Foie Gras and Truffles. For further details or reservations, visit their website at: http://www.lemascandille.com/uk/index.php -ENDS- For press enquiries please contact Laura Hawthorne on: pr2@perception-uk.com or call 0845 293 2552 Notes to Editors: Le Mas Candille is a stunning 5 star luxury hotel which offers an eclectic blend of traditional architecture, contemporary amenities and service that matches attention with discretion. A member of Relais & Châteaux, the hotel offers 46 beautifully designed guestrooms, including seven suites, two restaurants including One Michelin star 'Le Candille' restaurant and poolside restaurant La Pergola, three swimming pools and the first Shiseido Spa in Europe. The hotel is set in 4.5 hectares of grounds, located between Cannes and Grasse in the village of Mougins, in the South of France. Le Mas Candille is conveniently situated only 7km from Cannes and 20 minutes drive from Nice International Airport, it offers a central but rural retreat location to enjoy the bustle of the city of Cannes and explore the French Riviera.

	For One Night Only... an event at Abbey Road Studios with a performance from a Living Legend 16 May 2012 Host an event with a difference during the London 2012 Olympics with the ‘For One Night Only…’ experience at the world famous Abbey Road Studios.	Click to Show /Hide
The ‘For One Night Only’ package combines an exclusive champagne reception and intimate dinner, followed by a performance from an A-list artist of your choice. This once in a lifetime opportunity allows guests to spend the evening inside Abbey Road Studios, where artists including The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Oasis have made classic recordings. The studios will be transformed in to a lavishly decorated dining room with beautifully dressed tables, and vintage equipment used in landmark recordings will be on display, including pianos used in the recordings of The Beatles “A Day in The Life” and “Lady Madonna”. Whilst dining on an exquisite three course meal guests will be entertained by a string quarter playing a selection of classic songs recorded at the studios during its 80 year history. After dinner, guests will receive an exclusive performance from an A-list star of their choice. This intimate performance will provide guests with the opportunity to see their chosen recording artist perform up close and personal, making for a truly unique performance in what is sure to be one of the capital’s most memorable years. The package, for groups of 50-150, includes venue hire, catering, staff and equipment, full live touring production rig including lighting, audio, and staging, cloakroom & security. For more information about this package please contact sales2@perception-uk.com or call 0845 293 2552. - ENDS – Notes to editors: Abbey Road Studios is the most famous recording studio complex in the world. The studios have been at the heart of the recording industry for over 80 years and have been the location of countless landmark recordings. The studios are not open to the public and there are a limited number of events held at Abbey Road Studios during the year making it one of the most exclusive venues in London. To speak to a member of the events team at Abbey Road Studios please contact +44 (0)20 7266 7248 or events@abbeyroad.com

	Chicheley Hall opens its secret gardens for the first time 16 May 2012 Chicheley Hall: Home of the Kavli Royal Society International Centre is to open its doors to the general public for the first time in its 300-year history this Spring by offering afternoon tea and picnics in the house and its 85 acres of landscaped gardens.	Click to Show /Hide
The Grade I listed country house built in 1719, which was previously only open to the events industry, is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture anywhere in the country and boasts grounds designed by famed gardeners George London and Henry Wise. Many of the ingredients included in Chicheley Hall’s afternoon teas are sourced from the property’s Victorian walled gardens. Chicheley Hall’s traditional afternoon tea’s include a variety of organic teas and coffees as well as finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and homemade jams. Now owned by the Royal Society, Chicheley Hall underwent a £12m refurbishment in 2010 in order to restore its original and timeless features. Before being bought by the Royal Society in 2007, the home, which is ten minutes from Milton Keynes, had been owned by the 2nd Earl Beatty, a British politician. The gardens at Chicheley Hall, which were designed by George London and Henry Wise, also include a lake and walled gardens. All profits made from events held at Chicheley Hall are recycled back into the Royal Society’s work. Chicheley Hall has also been used as a location for a number of television series and films including the Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice and Enigma, starring Kate Winslet. - ENDS – Notes to Editors Located just outside Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Chicheley Hall is a fine Georgian Property set within 80 acres of luscious grounds. Featuring 3 private dining rooms, the venue can host up to 123 delegates. Chicheley Hall also comprises of 47 en-suite bedrooms to cater for residential conferences and social events. Chicheley Hall opened in the summer of 2010 after extensive refurbishment. The venue serves as an extension of the Royal Society’s existing base in London and hosts a wide range of scientific meetings and events. Ideally situated, it is just an hour by car from central London (Junction 14 of the M1). Chicheley Hall is also just a 10 minute taxi journey from Milton Keynes Central Station, which has direct trains from London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Manchester and other key cities. For more information regarding Chicheley Hall, please contact Rebecca Antoniou at the Royal Society on rebecca.antoniou@royalsociety.org or alternatively by telephone 020 7451 2500.

	Isle of Eriska in the Scottish Highlands receive Gold Award in Green Tourism Business Scheme 16 May 2012 The Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Resort in the Scottish Highlands has been given a Gold award by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.	Click to Show /Hide
The hotel, which is set on its own 300 acre private island, achieved an 86% accreditation rating after a qualified assessor visited the hotel in April. The 5 star hotel was praised for its strong management ideals which ensured all staff and guests were aware of their green commitment. Other areas highlighted for their green values include Solar PV installation, the use of a wood pellet boiler, food waste composting and a dedication to conservation and provision of wildlife habitat on the island. The assessor also noted the hotels dedication to local food and its free planting policy for towel reuse. The hotels owner Beppo Buchanan-Smith said: “We are delighted to have received a Gold award from the Business Green Tourism Scheme; it shows that we are hitting the green goals we set out to achieve.” “I’m delighted with the 86% accreditation rating but that doesn’t mean we can stop there. We will strive year on year to improve upon that rating as sustainable tourism is something we feel very strongly about here at the hotel.” He added. - ENDS – Notes to editors: The Isle of Eriska is a luxury 5* resort and member of Relais & Chateaux; located on its own 300 acre private Island just off the coast of Scotland. With unrivalled views, this haven of tranquility also boasts its own 9 hole golf course, a relaxing spa and a 3AA rosette restaurant. As well as one of the country’s most scenic golf courses the hotel also boasts indoor leisure facilities including a spa and indoor sports hall, catering for those times when the Scottish weather is a little temperamental. The Isle of Eriska is also a suitable venue for meetings and conferences capable of hosting receptions of up to 50 persons. The island is 5 miles from Oban Airport and a two hour drive from Glasgow airport. It is also 6 miles from Connel Ferry train Station. For further press information and enquiries, please contact Ted Woodward: pr1@perception-uk.com - 0845 293 2552

	Race to Le Mas Candille for the Monaco Grand Prix 15 May 2012 Le Mas Candille are pleased to offer guests the chance to experience the glamour of the worlds most prestigious racing event with an exclusive package for the 2012 F1 Monaco Grand Prix.	Click to Show /Hide
A five-star property, Le Mas Candille is a luxury property in Mougins, South France and a member of Relais & Chateaux. The package includes a double room at Le Mas Candille for the nights of the 25th and 26th of May and views of the Grand Prix from Le Mas Candille’s private apartment in Monaco, which overlooks both the starting line and the track’s climb toward the Monte Carlo Casino. It also includes a breakfast and a three course dinner both days and transfers to and from both the airport and between the hotel and circuit throughout the stay. Circuit de Monaco is widely regarded as one of the most thrilling racing circuits in the world, combining stunning views of the principailty with some of the most testing corners in motor racing. First included as a Formula One circuit in 1950, the Monaco Grand Prix is undoubtedly the highlight of the F1 calendar and in 2009 was voted as one of the "Seven Sporting Wonders of the World" in a poll amongst British sports fans. The package costs € 4830 inc VAT per person and is available for a minimum of two people. To take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity please call +33(0)492284343 or email reservations@lemascandille.com -ENDS- For press enquiries please contact Laura Hawthorne on: pr2@perception-uk.com or call 0845 293 2552 Notes to Editors: Le Mas Candille is a stunning 5 star luxury hotel which offers an eclectic blend of traditional architecture, contemporary amenities and service that matches attention with discretion. A member of Relais & Châteaux, the hotel offers 46 beautifully designed guestrooms, including seven suites, two restaurants including One Michelin star 'Le Candille' restaurant and poolside restaurant La Pergola, three swimming pools and the first Shiseido Spa in Europe. The hotel is set in 4.5 hectares of grounds, located between Cannes and Grasse in the village of Mougins, in the South of France. Le Mas Candille is conveniently situated only 7km from Cannes and 20 minutes drive from Nice International Airport, it offers a central but rural retreat location to enjoy the bustle of the city of Cannes and explore the French Riviera.

	New General Manager at the Isle of Eriska 09 May 2012 The Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Island in the Scottish Highlands has appointed Anne Schaeflein as the new General Manager.	Click to Show /Hide
Anne joins the Isle of Eriska having left The Montpellier Chapter Hotel in Cheltenham at the end of 2011. Schaeflein’s career in hospitality began in 1998 when she undertook an apprenticeship at Gasthaus zur Post in her native Germany before becoming Demichef de rang at Trader Vic's restaurant in Hamburg. Ms Schaeflein brings with her a wealth of experience having worked at a number of Scotland’s best hotels including The Gleneagles Hotel, where she was Food and Beverage and Front of House specialist and Kinnaird Estate and Dakota Glasgow, where she held the position of General Manager. Owner of the Isle of Eriska, Beppo Buchanan-Smith said: “We’re delighted to have appointed Anne as our new General Manager and I’m looking forward to working with her. “I think her appointment will bring yet more enthusiasm and professionalism to the Isle of Eriska team.” He added. Ms Schaeflein said: “I’m delighted to have been appointed General Manager at the Isle of Eriska and I look forward to continuing the success already achieved here.” Notes to editors: The Isle of Eriska is a luxury 5* resort and member of Relais & Chateaux; located on its own 300 acre private Island just off the coast of Scotland. With unrivalled views, this haven of tranquility also boasts its own 9 hole golf course, a relaxing spa and a 3AA rosette restaurant. As well as one of the country’s most scenic golf courses the hotel also boasts indoor leisure facilities including a spa and indoor sports hall, catering for those times when the Scottish weather is a little temperamental. The Isle of Eriska is also a suitable venue for meetings and conferences capable of hosting receptions of up to 50 persons. The island is 5 miles from Oban Airport and a two hour drive from Glasgow airport. It is also 6 miles from Connel Ferry train Station. For further press information and enquiries, please contact Ted Woodward: pr1@perception-uk.com - 0845 293 2552

	Host an event on your very own private island 12 April 2012 The Isle of Eriska Hotel Spa & Island in the Scottish Highlands has opened their doors for the first time to the exclusive use market.	Click to Show /Hide
The 300 acre private island includes a 5 star hotel with 25 bedrooms offering a level of seclusion and exclusivity available in very few other venues throughout the United Kingdom. The 5* Relais & Chateaux hotel is positioned in an area of spectacular natural beauty with its own private beach and can be hired exclusively by corporate groups. This privacy allows you to create an exclusive event in your own private house, ideal for client entertaining and corporate retreats. It is located 5 minutes from Connel airport, 20 minutes from Oban and 2 hours drive from Glasgow International Airport. Guests can arrive in style via helicopter, seaplane landing at the Islands pier or access the island by bridge. The hotel has 3 meeting rooms and is well equipped for entertaining corporate groups with a golf course, spa, tennis courts, 17m swimming pool and tailor made water sports activities as well as cookery classes, foraging and fishing. The Isle of Eriska’s internationally acclaimed restaurant has held 3 AA Rosettes and a mark in the Good Food Guide since opening and is now under the tutelage of Simon McKenzie who previously worked at Limewood Hotel and The Vineyard at Stockcross. Hotel owner Beppo Buchanan-Smith said: “We’re delighted to be opening the Island up to the exclusive use market and we look forward to welcoming corporate groups to the hotel.” “I feel the Island offers something different to the UK corporate market with unparalleled privacy with outstanding views across the Scottish Highlands.” He added. Built in 1884 for the local clan, the hotel has undergone investment not only in the house and accommodation but also the sports and leisure facilities and now boasts a wealth of facilities for conference and incentive group such as the team building hall for car launches and activities. Perception Sales and Marketing have recently been appointed by the Island to work with the hotel and will be organising a series of promotional events, industry road shows, dinners and educational trips during 2012. - ENDS – Notes to editors: The Isle of Eriska is a luxury 5* resort and member of Relais & Chateaux; located on its own 300 acre Private Island just off the coast of Scotland. With unrivalled views, this haven of tranquility also boasts its own 9 hole golf course, a relaxing spa and a 3AA rosette restaurant. For further press information and enquiries, please contact Ted Woodward: pr1@perception-uk.com - 0845 293 2552

	The Town Hall Hotel - Olympic Availability 29 March 2012 The Town Hall Hotel still have some availability left during the Olympics.	Click to Show /Hide
With it's trendy East London location the Town Hall Hotel is just two stops away from the Olympic park on the tube. It also boasts Michelin starred resteraunt Viajante. Please contact us for more details about last minute availability during what is sure to be the most spectacular event of the summer.

	Perception to work with Highland Hideaway 06 March 2012 Perception Sales and Marketing has been appointed the sales and PR representative for the Isle of Eriska, a private Island, luxury Hotel and Spa on Scotland’s West Coast.	Click to Show /Hide
Set within 300 acres of secluded spectacular natural beauty the hotel provides peace, seclusion and privacy. The unique and exclusive venue, which is just two hours away from Glasgow or Edinburgh, is well equipped for meetings and incentive use with a golf course, spa, tennis courts, 17m swimming pool, dedicated team building space and tailor made water sports activities all available to guests. The main house has 25 bedrooms and suites. There are two categories of room, standard and deluxe rooms, and cottage suites which have two bedroom and their own private gardens and hot tubs. A 5 star luxury property, the Isle of Eriska’s internationally acclaimed restaurant has held 3 AA Rosettes and a mark in the Good Food Guide since 1997. Built in 1884 for the local Clan the main house was extensively refurbished when the current family bought the property in 1973. Since then it has undergone investment not only in the house and accommodation but also the sports and leisure facilities and now boasts a wealth of facilities for conference and incentive group such as the team building hall for car launches and activities. Co-owner Beppo Buchanan-Smith said: “By working with the Perception team we hope to be able to push the qualities of our hotel to a wider audience than ever before.” Cheshire based Perception represent a number of luxury hotels and venues in both a sales and PR capacity and celebrated their 7th Birthday in October 2011. Perception Director Cath Couzens said: “This is a truly unique venue with a wonderful history situated in a stunning location.” “We are delighted to announce that we will be working with the Isle of Eriska and look forward to welcoming both journalists and event planners to this unique island.”

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