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00:02When the super-rich want to escape the rat race, there's a hidden world that only the top 1%
00:08can access.
00:10You do need the means for it.
00:12Making up to 300,000 euros per week.
00:15Idyllic brakes located in the most breathtaking locations.
00:19Wow, what a view.
00:20Whether it's multi-million pound Caribbean estates.
00:23Wow.
00:24Oh my God, this is beautiful.
00:26With the services to match.
00:30We have Escalade's Don's East Speedboat, luxury catamarans, a shuttle by helicopter.
00:34If we don't have it, I will get it for you.
00:40Or going back to basics at a retreat so exclusive, it's invite only.
00:45What we give the customers is primitive luxury.
00:48These secret places are just for them.
00:51Very rare to have a property with a private beach.
00:53I've never seen anyone do it quite as well as this.
00:55Light's just magical.
01:10One of the most sought-after destinations for the ultimate dream escape is to the Caribbean.
01:16With its sun-soaked islands, crystal-clear turquoise sea, and miles of sandy beaches.
01:23Perhaps the most exclusive of these islands is St. Lucia.
01:28With its rugged rainforests and dramatic twin peaks, it's one of the most jaw-dropping.
01:36And at just 27 miles long, it's also one of the smallest, making it popular among the rich and famous,
01:44looking for a private escape.
01:50On St. Lucia's coastline sits La Belle Hélène, a private villa in a prime position for views out to the
01:57sea.
01:59The design draws on French colonial influences, reflecting the island's past, while incorporating modern facilities.
02:08La Belle Hélène is the most luxurious and biggest villa in St. Lucia.
02:13It is a 12,000 square foot estate, and you have seven bedrooms inside the main house and then three
02:19bungalows nearby the pool.
02:21It's in between two of the most majestic mountains in the Caribbean, called the Pitons, and it's also a UNESCO
02:27World Heritage Site.
02:28The Pitons are St. Lucia's most prized landmarks, and part of what gives the property its value.
02:34To stay for a full week at La Belle Hélène, you're averaging around 300,000 US per week.
02:40To command that £220,000 price tag, it has recently undergone a £4 million renovation, adding a host of new
02:49facilities.
02:49From a pickleball court, basketball court, soccer field, it also has St. Lucia's deepest pool, as well as a floating
02:58jetty.
02:58So you can arrive not only by ground, but also by private catamaran as well.
03:10Arriving today are brothers Ben and James, whose family own this astounding property.
03:35The brothers have invited some friends to see the results of its recent refurbishment, and give it a test run
03:41before the property reopens for bookings.
03:45With the addition of the villa's new private dock, the site has already begun to attract high-profile visitors.
03:53Guys, do you see that white boy right there?
03:55Yeah.
03:56So that's private for the property, so we've had the likes of Bezos.
04:00I think Kim and Kanye a few years back before we renovated as well.
04:03Zuckerberg as well, right?
04:03Zuckerberg, yeah.
04:04All the big names sort of dock right here, and now they're going to have access to the jetty.
04:09Oh, wow.
04:15And once those super yachts have docked, a team of chauffeurs are there to help them explore the island, led
04:23by Keith.
04:23We have an array of luxury vehicles, Escalades, BMW X7s, X5s, sedans.
04:30We have Don Z speedboats, luxury catamarans.
04:35We do also work with our local helicopter provider to provide a shuttle by helicopter.
04:41If we don't have it, I will get it for you.
04:46Inside the villa, waiting for guests to arrive are a team of staff.
04:50You have your private butlers, we have a curated chef, the current executive chef, previously cooked for the royal family
04:57of Dubai, and also comes from a seven-star Michelin background.
05:03I would like the one bouquet on the left and the other one on the right, please.
05:08We want them to feel welcome, we want them to feel relaxed, we want them to feel comfortable, and we
05:13want them to feel at home.
05:15Make sure it's centered.
05:17Perfect. Thank you.
05:19That's our main goal here, when the guest comes in, they will feel like they're home away from home.
05:24The team are doing their final preparations to the property, ready to welcome Ben and James and their guests.
05:33Hello.
05:34Hello.
05:35How are you?
05:35Thank you very much.
05:37As the group step ashore, they're welcomed with Dom Perignon, priced at around 200 pounds a bottle, and chilled towels
05:44for the tropical heat.
05:46Cheers, everyone.
05:46Cheers.
05:52Yeah, I mean, the place just looks brand new.
05:54It looks amazing.
05:55Kind of half the time of our lives here.
05:59Just off from the main hallway are the living rooms and dining area.
06:04And hanging above the main stairwell is an 18th century chandelier, valued at nearly a quarter of a million pounds.
06:12It's better than us.
06:13Every time I walk in, it gets better.
06:16It's like, wow.
06:18This is the first time Ben's girlfriend, Janine, has seen the villa since the refurb.
06:24Here we are.
06:25Wow.
06:26Oh, my God.
06:26This is beautiful.
06:28Look at that.
06:29Come together like crazy.
06:30The primary suite now has 16-foot vaulted ceilings, an 11,000-pound hand-knotted silk rug, and a king
06:39-sized bed with monogrammed linen.
06:41Look at the flowers, the paintings.
06:44Yeah.
06:45The mirrors are up as well now.
06:46And should we look at the bathroom?
06:48Yeah, let's check it out.
06:50Look at that mirror.
06:51Look at that.
06:52Look at that.
06:53Wow.
06:53Wow.
06:54Oh, my God.
06:56It also includes its own private spa.
07:00I want to step into it.
07:02You think it's hot?
07:02You have to try.
07:03Yeah, I should, right?
07:04Yeah.
07:05The bathroom features restored gold-plated fixtures, with taps alone costing more than 7,000 pounds each.
07:14And you have a few as well.
07:15Look at that.
07:17It's just like, wow, you feel like a princess being in there.
07:21I just love it.
07:25The refurbishment may have impressed the guests.
07:28But even this island getaway might not be secluded enough for those seeking the luxury of total isolation.
07:425,000 miles away, in the frozen depths of the Arctic.
07:47Hidden in the forests of Finnish Lapland.
07:53Lies a retreat so exclusive, guests have to be personally invited by the owner.
07:59But still must pay for the privilege.
08:11Here, the northern lights illuminate the skies.
08:15And the nearest settlement is over an hour away by snowmobile.
08:23Or three, if you travel by huskies.
08:27Oktala is an exclusive lodge.
08:30It's design inspired by the architecture of the indigenous Sami people.
08:36And it's in these 700 hectares of private forest that guests can truly switch off.
09:00To maintain the feeling of isolation, there are just 13 bedrooms across three lodges.
09:08Each with their own en suite.
09:10Each with their own en suite.
09:12Staff remain on hand around the clock.
09:15I always try to fulfill their wishes and dreams and requests.
09:21It's quite common that they would like to have some very specific champagne.
09:25Yes, we can do that even if we don't have it in.
09:29We will order it.
09:30No problem.
09:31Although prices are not listed, a stay here is rumoured to cost up to £100,000 a night.
09:38Anyone can come to Oktala, but you do need the means for it.
09:44And it's not just about cost.
09:46Guests are specially vetted before being allowed to stay,
09:49with the property's location kept a closely guarded secret,
09:53shared only with those who were chosen.
09:56Oktala isn't on the map.
09:58We want to keep the Oktala as exclusive as possible
10:01in order to be able to provide this transforming feeling for your body and mind.
10:12For many, the winter months are the main draw.
10:15But some ultra-wealthy visitors prefer to come in summer,
10:20when 24 hours of daylight provide space to explore this wilderness.
10:30Guests arriving today have travelled over 400 miles from their home in the south of Finland.
10:36Hello. Thank you so much.
10:40Nice to meet you.
10:41Nora and Henry are looking for the chance to reset at the retreat.
10:46Hello.
10:47Hello.
10:47Hello.
10:48Wow, what a view.
10:50Look at this.
10:51The couple are welcomed in a traditional way.
10:54Shoes are left at the door, replaced with handmade woolen socks.
10:58Thank you so much.
11:03Wow.
11:04Wow.
11:04Yeah, my God, look at this.
11:06There's like nothing.
11:08Yeah.
11:09So quiet and peaceful.
11:11This is such an amazing place.
11:13The calmness.
11:14If I'm not talking, there's no sounds.
11:18There's like, there's no one.
11:20Only like the pure nature.
11:26Wow.
11:27Beautiful.
11:29Look at this.
11:33It's amazing.
11:36I just want to see my nervous system really calming down and just enjoying the peace and
11:42the calmness.
11:49Recalibrating in nature is at the heart of what the lodge offers.
11:54And for those looking to balance luxury with conscience, it promotes itself as one of the
11:59world's few carbon negative retreats.
12:03We use a geothermal heating system.
12:06We have cleanest water possible coming from our natural springs.
12:10Our supermarket is our backyard.
12:13We get our fresh berries, mushrooms, fish, meat, everything.
12:20It's super organic, the food that we eat here.
12:26Turning those ingredients forage from the surrounding forest into traditional local dishes is Hannah,
12:32a chef with over 30 years experience.
12:37Guests that come here, they have seen all of those Michelin star restaurants.
12:43So they really want to try Finnish and lapis dishes and our ingredients.
12:53So I'm making small appetizers for the guests.
12:58This we call skagen, prawns, a little bit of lemon zest and onion and dill as well.
13:06So this is our caviar.
13:08Really, really good.
13:10Some ingredients are more unexpected than others.
13:13Oh, this is reindeer.
13:15Yeah, this is our speciality.
13:22Everything that they desire, I try to fulfill all of their dreams.
13:29That's my job.
13:32This evening, the new guests are sharing a communal meal,
13:35which nurtures the sense of family at the heart of Oktola.
13:39And if you think of the wine instead of thinking of you,
13:45if it's not a selfish testing,
13:48that if you have in mind that sharing is adding more,
13:52well, it will be a success.
13:57French wine producer Fred is a returning guest.
14:00I came here for the first time last winter.
14:05I have experienced something unforgettable for the rest of my life.
14:12So the main course is whitefish from Lake Inari from up north.
14:16And it is served with celery puree, broccolini and burnt blanc sauce.
14:22Enjoy.
14:28If you are lucky enough to be welcome,
14:32it's just like a family.
14:33Every experience you have here is a part of your legacy.
14:39So good, huh?
14:40Yes.
14:41Great.
14:42Excellent.
14:51Located between the Pitons and St. Lucia,
14:54La Belle Hélène with its private sea axis,
14:57newly installed £100,000 paddle ball court,
15:02and the Caribbean's longest and deepest private pool,
15:07offers guests willing to spend £220,000 per week
15:11a chance to escape their busy lives.
15:14But the owners who made their fortune in the insurance industry
15:18aren't stopping there.
15:22Ready?
15:23Go.
15:24Let's go.
15:28This morning, brothers Ben and James, whose family own the property,
15:32are taking their friends to see their latest project.
15:40On recently acquired adjoining land stands Bow House,
15:45a decaying building with links to St. Lucia's social history.
15:49Here we go, guys.
15:51We are here.
15:57All right, ready, guys?
15:59Yeah.
15:59Come check it out.
16:04This is crazy.
16:06The property was originally built by the late Lord Glen Connor,
16:10a British peer, landowner and socialite,
16:13who was close friends with Princess Margaret
16:15and came from a family of industrialists and merchant traders.
16:20Yeah, so this is Lord Glen Connor's old estate.
16:22So where we're standing here is literally where his elephant Bupa used to roam.
16:26Yes, Bow House was also home to his pet elephant, Bupa.
16:30I think that was our first question, right?
16:32Can we get another one?
16:32Can we get an elephant?
16:33Sadly, the answer was no.
16:35That really added to the sort of charm and legacy of the whole building
16:38and the whole estate, really.
16:39Guys, if you look there as well, it's got the old logo of Lord Glen Connor as well.
16:42That's all right.
16:43That's a bit of history right there.
16:44You've got to keep that.
16:45Yeah, I think we have to keep that.
16:47But Bow House wasn't just a place for Bupa to roam.
16:50Aside from being a bedroom for his elephant,
16:52he would use this as a sort of place to party.
16:54So he'd have Princess Margaret, all sorts of celebrities, royalty,
16:57out here every Wednesday and just have crazy island parties.
17:00So we should try on one of that as well and bring something back every Wednesday.
17:06Those parties may have to wait.
17:09Today, Bow House is in disrepair and the building must be stabilised.
17:13The family plan to spend three and a half million pounds on renovating the site
17:18as a restaurant and wellness retreat with 12 additional villas.
17:23Well, we were originally going to knock this down and just make it kind of modern.
17:26But then Ben and I were set on keeping it and just redoing it and renovating it.
17:31So it's obviously the floor plan.
17:33And then you've got some AI images we've created.
17:36Wow.
17:38I think this one's my favourite, you know?
17:40Yeah.
17:41The night time is amazing.
17:44The bare bones are here. Everything is here.
17:46It's about adding that kind of modern luxury to it
17:48while keeping the traditional kind of Taj Mahal style.
17:51Yeah, which is effectively what we think we've done with Le Bel Helene.
17:54We've kept that tradition and modernised it and we want to do the same here.
17:59So obviously you've got the beach bar vibe, which is going to be down there.
18:02The pool will be in front of the property.
18:04And then obviously up here will be the restaurant and the bar.
18:08The idea will be to connect the two properties together with an access road down the waterfront.
18:12And really the idea will be to give guests from the super yachts access to Between the Phaetons.
18:19With these ambitious plans in place, the estate would eventually cover nine acres of prime land.
18:30Back at La Belle Helene, the visiting group celebrates with a traditional St. Lucian party, complete with steel band and
18:38fire dancers.
18:49For the owners, it marks the beginning of the next chapter in the villa's story.
19:01I mean, the reaction has just been incredible, really. Couldn't have asked for more.
19:04The privacy, the intimacy is just, it really ties all together and makes it such a special experience.
19:11I feel like you can really relax and feel very off. I think that makes it so much better than
19:18anywhere else.
19:19I was just so happy to see everyone's faces and the laughter and smiles and yeah, we had a really
19:26good time.
19:30The Caribbean's tropical shores might feel like the ultimate retreat.
19:36But for those seeking some sunshine closer to home, there is the Mediterranean.
19:43In the waters off the coast of Spain, there is an island that has built a reputation as much for
19:50its high-end villas as its nightlife.
19:57Ibiza oozes wealth and exclusivity with its super clubs, super yachts and super rich.
20:04It regularly entices celebrities looking for a sun-soaked escape.
20:12And with villas on the island worth upwards of £20 million,
20:16for those wealthy visitors willing to pay a premium for privacy and space.
20:24Alex and his property rental company, Black Book Ibiza, have got things covered.
20:29I'm the owner of Black Book Ibiza and we are a company that focuses on luxury and ultra-luxury real
20:37estate.
20:37Professional sports players, actors, famous designers, we often deal with that calibre of clientele.
20:44Today, CEO Alex has some of these high-profile guests arriving across the island.
20:49Most of my life is this, basically, driving to villas for viewing, sales viewings, villa inspections, check-ins, check-outs,
20:58which I love.
20:59I mean, it's a beautiful thing about my job driving on this incredible island, seeing incredible properties,
21:04to make sure my clients have the best possible experiences.
21:07Those discerning guests are willing to pay top dollar for a week of exclusivity.
21:12At the very, very high end, a week in peak season, we can go up to as much as £300
21:16,000.
21:17And at that price point, you're obviously getting everything included.
21:20You're getting all your staff, from private chef, to butler, to waiter, to security, to driver.
21:27We've got town villas, of course, but the bigger, more interesting villas are generally up on a mountain,
21:33tucked away in a forest, offering a bit more privacy to clients.
21:38One of the most exclusive escapes he offers is Villa Rica.
21:45Located in the hills above Cala Jondal Bay, on a 3,500 square foot plot,
21:51the property has been designed in the island's traditional white Ibichenko style,
21:55intended to maximise light and a sense of openness.
22:04Villa Rica is offered to clients for almost £42,000 a week.
22:13The villa includes five ensuite bedrooms,
22:18and open-plan living and dining spaces.
22:22Outside, the owners have invested in an infinity pool,
22:27positioned to blend with the sea views,
22:31as well as a fountain jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath.
22:37The rental price also covers a full team of staff,
22:40including a butler, chef, housekeeper, gardener and nighttime security.
22:47Today, Alex is checking on preparations before his latest guests arrive.
22:52We've got the welcome drinks and snacks out.
22:55Just going to start laying the tables for their arrival,
22:58making them feel really at home and welcome from the second they get through the door.
23:03Today's guests are here for a birthday celebration.
23:06And underneath the pool is the villa's underground nightclub.
23:14Offering an alternative to Ibiza's superclubs,
23:18it comes complete with porthole windows looking into the pool.
23:23You can have guests diving and swimming and you can see everything that's going on underwater.
23:27It's a nice little addition that most fillers don't actually offer.
23:31It also comes complete with Technics CDJ decks and a private DJ, of course.
23:40It's all looking amazing.
23:42Client's due to be here in the next five, ten minutes.
23:44So, let's get the champagne on the go.
23:46Let's get it ready.
23:48Thank you very much for your good work, teams.
23:50With the space ready, Alex leaves before the party begins.
23:54He's discovered a new villa and is off to meet the owner in the hope that she will sign up
23:59to his books.
24:02While Ibiza's wealthy visitors might thrive on the island's electric energy and infamous nightlife,
24:10In the remote wilderness of Finland, guests are paying for a form of luxury with a slower pace.
24:17Total isolation.
24:19And as the long summer days extend into the evenings, there is a chance to try something very unique.
24:26Forest yoga, led by instructor Sinni.
24:29Doing yoga is so special here because of the surroundings.
24:34It's just beautiful nature, it's pure nature, it's pure air as well to breathe.
24:40So, as you start to inhale, lift your arms up.
24:46And with your exhale, bring them down.
24:49You can feel the warmth in the hands.
24:51Maybe one more time.
24:55Finland boasts some of the world's purest air, as officially recognised by the World Health Organisation.
25:01They just need to look at the scenery, take a few deep breaths and you can already see the kind
25:08of weight coming off the shoulders and, yeah, it changes you.
25:13So, inhale to lift up.
25:15Exhale to melt your arms all the way down.
25:19And due to Oktala's remote location in the Arctic Circle, performing sun salutations in the summer months takes on a
25:26different meaning.
25:26Well, it's 10 o'clock at night right now and the sun is still pretty high.
25:31So, one thing that we do offer that is unique and super special is the midnight sun yoga.
25:37Obviously, you can't find that in many places in the world and it is truly magical.
25:43Thank you so much for practising with me today.
25:59The most luxurious escapes in the world cater to all needs.
26:04Whether it's renting a 10-bedroom estate on a tropical island or a luxury villa in the Mediterranean sun.
26:13But some want to escape the grid entirely and are willing to pay whatever it takes to do so.
26:22In the depths of Lapland, specially invited guests at the Oktala retreat can pay up to £100,000 a night
26:30to switch off from their demanding lives and go back to basics by stepping into nature.
26:38All right.
26:39All right.
26:40Yeah, welcome to the pond.
26:43Today, head guide Santu has brought two guests, wine suppliers Arno and Fred, to one of the many private lakes.
26:50Well, the kind of people who come to Oktala, they are rich with material possessions, but time is maybe not
26:56one of those things that they have a lot.
26:57I'm going to rig us up with some lures.
27:00And today it's sunny weather, so we want to be using bright coloured lures, I would say.
27:05To me, luxury is out here in the wild in the services that I provide for them.
27:11Do either of you have experience before in fishing with this kind of gear?
27:14Right hand goes here under, left hand goes on top.
27:18Swing your rod tip back, then you just release.
27:22For wealthy guests, the opportunity to enjoy life's simpler things is a price worth paying.
27:28And then start retrieving.
27:31As studies show, engaging in blue space activities like fishing lowers cortisol, reduces the heart rate and promotes a calmer
27:40mental state.
27:40Perfect cast, and then real fast, real fast.
27:44The clients and myself, we lead a very different life.
27:47And something that gets them a little bit maybe out of their comfort zone and into mine.
27:51There it's easy to make the connection.
27:54You feel so relaxed, so bonding with nature.
27:57You know, to bond with nature, to come back to your roots.
28:00But we don't really have time, so for me it's, you know, once a year, it's amazing.
28:06I love to do that.
28:07And to really escape the normality of everyday life.
28:10Come on baby.
28:11Guests have the rewarding experience of catching the dinner they'll eat later that day.
28:16Wait, wait, wait.
28:17Simple as one.
28:18Okay.
28:18Keep the line tight.
28:19Keep the line tight.
28:21Easy, easy, easy.
28:23Down, down, down.
28:24Yes, there we go.
28:28Yeah.
28:28Yes man.
28:29Yes, that's cool.
28:30There we go.
28:31I just want to stay here as long as I can.
28:34Fishing, tracking, you know, enjoying life.
28:38Superb.
28:38All right.
28:40Thank you sirs.
28:41Very well done.
28:44Here, 94% of guests return.
28:47Many citing the benefits of stillness, clean air and routine stripped back to the basics.
28:56They're also given a window into the area's history.
29:06This afternoon, the guests are enjoying some local Sami culture, known as the Yoik.
29:12Traditional Finnish storytelling passed down through generations.
29:23The experiences that the guests are getting here, they are very Finnish.
29:28They're traditional.
29:32Outside, Santu uses the traditional Finnish method of lowi malohi to prepare the fish they
29:39caught earlier over open flames.
29:41What we give the customers here is primitive luxury, and with this I mean experiencing the
29:49things like our ancestors used to do thousands of years ago.
30:06My goal as a guide is to give the guests an experience that lasts in their memory for a lifetime.
30:13These kind of things get etched into the guests mind, and they can look back at them and feel that
30:20connection.
30:23This is what we want to give here in Oktola.
30:27Really good.
30:29Cheers.
30:30Cheers.
30:34Of course, no trip to Finland would be complete without experiencing its most famous tradition.
30:43Sauna, or sauna to be correct, is one of the most important aspects of Finnish culture.
30:48It's almost holy to us.
30:54Very nice after fishing.
30:56It's great, no?
30:58I love it.
30:59It's amazing.
31:00Yeah, it's great.
31:01It's a place of tranquility.
31:03It's a place of equality.
31:05Usually in Finland we go to sauna naked.
31:07Everybody is there equal.
31:13To experience the full benefit of the sauna, guests are invited to beat themselves with birch leaves to draw the
31:20blood closer to the surface.
31:21Very nice.
31:23Smells silver, don't?
31:24Yeah.
31:26Just need a beer and it will be perfect.
31:30Before plunging into icy water to cool down.
31:41That's so good.
31:43This transition from hot to cold has many health benefits.
31:47Fantastic.
31:49Including improved circulation and boosts to the immune system.
32:01The wilderness of Lapland may be the perfect antidote for those wanting to switch off.
32:06But not every escape requires a flight overseas.
32:12For some of Britain's wealthiest travellers, the most exclusive getaways can now be found closer to home.
32:25Cornwall, with its picturesque towns and harbours, open countryside and popular surf beaches, is one of the UK's best loved
32:33holiday destinations.
32:41But it's the secret, more secluded Cornish escape that offers incredible British luxury.
32:49Set on the cliffs above Lou Bay, a mire has views and beaches to rival the Caribbean, Mediterranean and even
32:57the Finnish wilderness.
33:00And with a summertime stay starting at £13,000 a week, it's only a select few who are willing to
33:06pay for that privilege.
33:10We have got many celebrity and high profile guests who book a holiday with us.
33:15So just having the reassurance that they are going to have somewhere private to enjoy quality time with their family,
33:21with their loved ones, with their friends, is really key.
33:24The house is presented as a luxurious home away from home, and following a recent £200,000 refurbishment provides a
33:33relaxed beach house style with high-end finishes.
33:36It's got gorgeous facilities at the property, gorgeous dining area outside, wood-fired pizza oven.
33:42In terms of the interiors of the property, it's all very open plan, very spacious.
33:48But it's not just the facilities that guests are paying for.
33:52The high net worth individuals come to us because they know we will provide them with that more than experience.
33:58It's very much a concierge-type service, which is what we're all about.
34:02And the house has one other standout feature.
34:06Undoubtedly, every bit of feedback that we get will be referencing the views.
34:11From its location on the cliffs, the property has a panorama of the sea.
34:17And wherever guests are in the villa, there's no escaping it.
34:23One of the great things about the design of this kitchen is that you've got the hob with a view.
34:29So whoever's designated chef, if indeed you're not taking a private one,
34:33you have the ability to rustle up dinner for the family whilst admiring that setting.
34:40From here, you feel on the water as opposed to next to the water, I would say.
34:46And just an amazing spot, really.
34:50And what I like about this space is it branches off into the bar, cinema room, cosy, snug.
34:55But this is definitely where most evenings will be spent.
35:00Just taking that in, really.
35:08Spread through the house are five bedrooms, which include en-suites with rainfall showers
35:14and freestanding bathtubs costing upwards of £9,000.
35:21The primary bedroom opens onto a glass balcony
35:25and a hot tub, reportedly installed at a cost of £14,000.
35:31There are shared living areas for groups alongside tucked away corners such as a study,
35:37complete with wood-burning log fire and telescope.
35:48Outside terraces, a fire pit and a purpose-built outdoor kitchen
35:53give multiple options for dining and entertaining.
35:57There's just so much space to make the most of what obviously is one of the main luxury features of
36:04the property.
36:08These little pathways wind right through the subtropical gardens down to the private beach.
36:14So whether you want to wake up and have a swim or end the day with one,
36:17just the most idyllic way to do it.
36:21Very rare to have a property with a private beach.
36:24For some guests, that privacy is the key attraction.
36:35Today, Amanda and her daughter Grace are taking some time out of their busy lives
36:43to reconnect with some mother and daughter time.
36:45It's a break from reality and it's really nice just to spend time together.
36:51Yeah, escape from day-to-day life as well, out of the ordinary.
36:55It's lovely.
36:58Oh, look.
36:59Look at the hot tub!
37:00I know.
37:02Everywhere you go around the property, you get loads of different aspects of the coastline.
37:08It's, yeah, it's amazing.
37:10With the shore right on their doorstep,
37:13guests can partake in beach-based activities,
37:16including a foraging session with Emma,
37:18a professional forager whose clients include nearby restaurants.
37:23I'm an expert forager and I've been foraging for at least 20 years, if not more.
37:29Yeah, good nettle seeds.
37:31Along here?
37:32Yeah.
37:33Today, Emma is working with local chef Cam,
37:35who will use whatever they gather to prepare the family's evening meal.
37:39We've got some Alexander's here.
37:41Oh, nice.
37:42The coast is great for foraging.
37:45And Emma has expert knowledge of what is safe.
37:48So, this is Alexander's.
37:50It's in the carrot family.
37:51Yeah.
37:52And you can tell because it's got an umbel.
37:53I think when it comes to foraging, there's such a sense of adventure and a real playfulness about it.
37:59I think it really takes you back to childhood.
38:01You can eat every bit of it.
38:02Right now, it's really woody, so it's just the seeds and you've got that lovely peppercorn flavour.
38:07But when it's younger, you can dig up the roots and eat them like parsnips.
38:12It's quite peppery, isn't it?
38:13Yeah, it is.
38:14Peppery, almost aniseedy a little bit.
38:15Yeah.
38:16I love seeing people's expressions when they pop something into their mouth for the first time
38:20and then see their eyes light up and they're just so amazed at something that was so tiny has incredible
38:25flavour.
38:26There's some blackberries down here as well, look.
38:28Oh, lovely.
38:29Nice bit of fruit to add to some scallops.
38:32That sounds amazing.
38:33It's delicious.
38:35With the tide out, a range of unexpected ingredients can be found on the beach.
38:41Oh, this is something you have to try.
38:44Including local Cornish seaweed.
38:47There's a good amount of pepperdulse here.
38:49This is Osmondia pinotifida.
38:51It is quite small at this time of the year, but you still get a load of flavour though that
38:55comes through.
38:58Mmm.
39:00Truffling.
39:01We've got brilliant seaweeds here because we've got a really nice rocky shore.
39:05So, tonnes of amazing flavours, not all just salty, there's a real variety of flavours going on.
39:11This is called Polysiphonia lanosa and this tastes amazing.
39:16So, have a taste of that.
39:21Tastes like mussels.
39:22Yeah, it does. It's got such a good shellfish flavour.
39:24It has got very good shellfish flavour.
39:26With the ingredients carefully selected, Cam will curate a menu for the guests, which connects the location to the meal
39:33on their table.
39:34It doesn't get any fresher. We're picking it straight off the ground, we're taking it back to the property and
39:39we're turning it into a meal.
39:55For those seeking luxury under the Mediterranean sun, Ibiza has long been the go-to destination, with a reputation for
40:04excess, whether it's in the clubs or the casas.
40:12With a range of over 500 properties across the island, owner and CEO Alex unlocks the most spectacular villas for
40:20a clientele who expect nothing less than perfection.
40:25When clients are spending 100,000 upwards, they're really looking for lots of space, lots of privacy and just real
40:33attention to detail every turn.
40:36With the demand for wellbeing focus retreats increasing, Alex is off to visit a potential addition to the Black Book
40:43portfolio.
40:46Villa Glow.
40:53Spanning 10 acres, the villa is owned by a local artist who is aimed to balance modern amenities with natural
40:59surroundings.
41:01When we're looking for properties that really stand out and make us want to bring them on board, we want
41:06to have unique selling points.
41:07So we really need to seek out those ones that will match the high needs of our clients.
41:13Alex has brought Operations Director, Alina, along to meet the owner, Chiara.
41:19Hello.
41:20Look at this guy.
41:21Hello.
41:22Hi, Chiara.
41:23How are you?
41:23Lovely to finally meet you.
41:25Thank you so much for inviting us to Villa.
41:28Chiara has been instrumental in the design of the property and its decor.
41:33Yeah, straight away, it's such a beautiful, unique feeling in here.
41:36We're already seeing the materials, the tones.
41:40Look, this is clay and the rest of the walls are limestone.
41:44We try to keep it really simple, in fact.
41:46Less is more.
41:51The property boasts many double bedrooms, each designed with its own character.
41:58So this bedroom's incredible.
41:59Love the green theme we've got throughout.
42:03For this bedroom, which is on grey and green.
42:06Chiara has also gone all out to balance creature comforts with the room's natural aesthetics.
42:12We have the TVs behind mirrors.
42:14The TVs behind the mirrors?
42:15Yes.
42:15That's incredible, Chiara.
42:16Genius idea.
42:19Outside, the pool has been built as a natural swimming pond, in keeping with the setting.
42:27Through the plants, we take away the nutrients of the water, so it doesn't become green.
42:33It's a challenge to keep it clean, because it has no chemical at all.
42:37I've never seen anyone do it quite as well as this, Chiara.
42:40And it just flows so beautifully from this stepping stone into the long pool,
42:44which with the sun setting beautifully at the end there, the light's just magical.
42:50As night falls, lighting positioned around the grounds makes it clear where Villa Glow got its name.
42:56Everywhere we turn, there's another light popping on and another beautiful space that's coming in view.
43:01Lights placed around the villa illuminate its various outdoor spaces.
43:06For Alex, the visit is an opportunity to assess whether it meets the expectations of his high net worth clients.
43:13I mean, Alina, I think we can safely say we love the property.
43:17It's something that we don't have at any other of the houses in our portfolio.
43:21And I think it will resonate so beautifully with our clients.
43:26We'd love to work with you.
43:27We'd love to add your villa to our portfolio if you're happy to work with us.
43:30Of course.
43:30Amazing.
43:31Thank you very much.
43:32We look forward to working with you and bringing lots of clients and bookings to you.
43:37Thank you, Alex.
43:39Guests wanting to escape to Ibiza now have an extra luxury villa to choose from.
43:49But 850 miles away, back on the Cornish coast,
43:55those looking for the convenience of a British homestay without compromising on luxury
43:59can stay at a mire.
44:05For £13,000 a week in high season, guests have the luxury of sea views and private access to the
44:12beach.
44:19Which is where, earlier today, Cam sourced the ingredients he'll be using for this evening's homegrown Cornish meal.
44:26These are the Alexander seeds.
44:28We're going to crush them up just to bring out some more of that flavour.
44:30And we're then going to infuse them into some butter.
44:35And they are very peppery, sort of aniseed-y sort of flavour.
44:40I think it's really nice to sort of bring in flavours that they've never had before
44:43and really use the dynamics of the produce that surrounds the property they're staying in.
44:49So I'm basically going to shut the scallops, these are fresh off the boat.
44:53It's a very unique experience.
44:55We kind of work with the guests before they arrive
44:57and then we'll basically turn that into a meal in their properties overlooking the ocean
45:00where the food's been found or caught.
45:07The fresh Cornish scallops are cooked in the Alexander-infused butter, giving them a peppery taste
45:14before being topped off with fresh blackberries
45:18and a few sprigs of freshly picked seaweed.
45:22Yum.
45:23For guests here, the draw is the emphasis on local sourcing
45:27and the expertise of the chef preparing it.
45:30Lovely.
45:31It looks delicious.
45:32Yeah, it looks fantastic.
45:35Amazing.
45:42Mmm.
45:43Delicious.
45:45That's lovely.
45:46Mmm.
45:46That's really, really nice.
45:47You can tell how fresh it is.
45:50I really, really enjoyed it.
45:51All of the flavours, especially the fact that it's local as well.
45:54I can't believe that everything we have eaten is on the doorstep.
46:00It's phenomenal.
46:03As the evening draws in, Amanda and Grace continue to bond
46:07and enjoy that rare and special quality time that they sought out on home shores.
46:13Lots of hithers.
46:26Make sure we get rid of them from hithers.
46:27Comfort.
46:28The best and most exciting when we're in the world is not the only place where the
46:28everyone is in the world is in the world,
46:29That's true.
46:30If you're at home, the forest of a woman is the one of the beast of an ovation for
46:32every single one of the beast of an ovation and a stray Kara,
46:34It's a great game for you, we have no idea of the culture,
46:35That's the phrase in the world.
46:35And what each one of the best works in the world is,
46:37And that's the reason I want,
46:41is to make sure about it.
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