Over the years we have worked in alliance with a number of first rate local companies with whom we are proud to be associated. Many have become friends. We know that you will enjoy discovering these businesses, managed by entrepreneurs with vision, who focus on premium quality and service. If you find yourselves in their area – do call in. Well worth a trip.

Chocolate Craft are an award-winning artisan chocolate company producing distinctive and stylish handmade chocolates with fresh Hampshire cream and natural ingredients. We’re confident you’ll find their chocolates to be amongst the finest you’ve ever tasted. See opposite for a selection of their wonderful Christmas chocolates. www.chocolatecraft.co.uk Tel: 01962 732731

We love the TerraVina Hotel in the New Forest. Gerard and Nina Basset have created a unique country house hotel, which manages to combine contemporary luxury with old fashioned warmth and hospitality. The food is always exceptional and the wines, with Gerard’s world famous sommelier standing, never fail to excite and inspire! They are long time valued ambassadors for Long Barn. Call TerraVina or visit their website to find out about their special ‘Pre-Christmas Treat Offer’
www.hotelterravina.co.uk Tel: 02380 293784

“Hotel TerraVina is thrilled to work with Long Barn. We and our guests love the products, they are high quality and smell simply gorgeous. We suggest guests visit the beautiful barn too and they always come back laden with goodies and waxing lyrical about the place. It is a pleasure to be associated with Long Barn.” Nina Basset, Director and Owner

Our favourite coffee shop, they bring a real swing to our local high street and the coffee and buzz is always brilliant. Caracoli search out the best quality in everything they do from coffee and cakes to unusual foods... plus they use Long Barn liquid soap both in Caracoli Alresford and Guildford! www.caracoli.co.uk Tel: 01962 738730

It’s like a country house party. You bump into your friends, you sit in a jewel-like theatre and you are so close to the action that you catch singers’ every nuance, every gesture, every thought. The Grange is like the Glyndebourne of the old days and their operas go from strength to strength. The 2012 menu includes Simon Keenlyside, Madama Butterfly, Idomeneo and Queen of Spades. www.grangeparkopera.co.uk
Box Office: 01962 737360

The Globe on the Lake in Alresford, Hampshire is one of our very favourite local haunts. A 17th century coaching in, it has the best garden view in Alresford, looking out onto the fishing lake originally created by the Bishop of Winchester in the Middle Ages. It’s so cosy indoors with log fires, scrubbed floorboards, the warmest of welcomes and a delicious menu of simple and delicious pub food. There’s a free glass of bubbly for everyone who brings in a copy of this catalogue when dining! The Globe on the Lake, The Soke, Alresford SO24 9DB Tel: 01962 733118

Barnsdale Lodge is set in a unique rural location in the heart of the glorious Rutland countryside with views of undulating hills and Rutland Water with watersports and great walking. Explore the boutique shops in the local villages This welcoming hotel has 44 ensuite bedrooms and a Jack Vettriano styled restaurant serving delicious, fresh and seasonal local food. www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk Tel: 01572 724678