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Our auction lots
Spend a week in this spacious, chalet-style property featuring contemporary interior design and comfort, and boasting a stunning glass balcony with views over Sr Enecdic Church and the beautiful Cornish landscape leading down to the Camel Estuary.
Walk down the lane to the beautiful Daymer Beach for an unforgettable dog walk, round the corner to the luxury St Moritz Hotel for a spa treatment, or take the ferry across the estuary to Padstow for lunch a Rick Stein’s Fish Restaurant – all without getting in your car!
Sleeps up to eight people, and is generally only available for a few select weeks of the year.
Spend an hour over coffee in Soho with one of the UK’s most recognisable political satirists, Ian Hislop. Famous for his quick, dry and incisive delivery, the long-time editor of Private Eye and a team captain on Have I Got News for You will share with you his decades of experience covering British politics and media. Between the caffeine and the entertaining chat, it’s likely to be a stimulating hour!
Prepare for an unforgettable day of elegance, exhilaration and indulgence. This prize for two begins with a thrilling helicopter flight from Shoreham Airport (close to Brighton), offering breathtaking aerial views of the stunning Sussex coastline as you sweep into Brighton in true VIP style.
On landing, make your way to the iconic The Grand Hotel, Brighton’s most prestigious seafront hotel, where you will enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea for two in exquisite surroundings. To make the day completely effortless, the prize also includes return train tickets from London to Brighton, allowing you to relax and savour every moment of this exceptional experience.
Escape to the Umbrian hills for a week in June 2025. This breathtaking home has six bedrooms and a private pool.
Overlooking the valley of Spoleto, the nearby village of Campello Alta is a fortified highland settlement situated on a hilltop 514 meters above sea level. Nestled between hills and mountains, the village retains characteristics of a medieval landscape, with the castle, the village and the tower houses enclosed by walls, small fields surrounded by hedges, unpaved roads and terraces full of olive trees. Regular flights connect the house with nearby Brindisi Airport.
Step into the pages of a bestselling novel by the acclaimed author Cynthia Harrod-Eagles.
Be written into a forthcoming novel, with your own name, as a fully-fledged character in one of two bestselling series, together expected to reach around 10,000 readers across hardback, paperback and e-book editions. And the best part? You choose your fate! Will you be a romantic lover, murder victim, or the murderer themselves? Meet Cynthia Harrod-Eagles personally and discuss the character, background and role, helping to shape how you appear in the story.
Choose your novel: The 27th book in the much-loved detective series Bill Slider or The 5th book in the atmospheric historical series Ashmore Castle.
About the author: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is the celebrated creator of The Morland Dynasty, an epic 12-volume saga that sold over 100,000 copies, following one family from the Wars of the Roses through to the World Wars. Her writing is richly informed by her passions for music, wine, horses, architecture and the English countryside, bringing depth and authenticity to every page.
This is the ultimate chamber music experience! You will be treated to a private concert from LMP Leaders Simon Blendis and Ruth Rogers, alongside another LMP musician in the intimacy of your own home, just as chamber music should ideally be heard. Invite your friends, colleagues, clients or business associates and create a bespoke programme with LMP to suit your tastes and needs. Whether it’s a special occasion or simply an intimate evening with friends, this is an unique opportunity to enjoy world class music live in your own home.
Lot includes 3 musicians. Further musicians subject to agreement and costs. For events outside London, a mileage per player rate will apply.
Chateau Benque is within an hour’s drive south of Toulouse. Over 400 years old, Chateau Benque sits in a beautiful rural setting outside the village of Benque. Adjacent to the Chateau is the Farmhouse and both buildings sleep 13 in total. There is also a private tennis court and 16m swimming pool. The nearest shops and restaurants are in the small historic town of Aurignac, which is a 10 minute drive. Larger shops, markets, and amenities can be found in Martres-Tolosane, Cazèrs or St. Gaudens. The Pyrenees are within an hour’s drive.
This property is made available for one week, by arrangement with owners. Must be taken by June 2027.
Coffee and conversation with Ian Hislop
The night LMP performed in your home
Stay in a chateaux in rural France
Helicopter Ride for two and tea at the Grand Hotel Brighton
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