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00:00When the super-rich want to escape the rat race, there's a hidden world that only the top 1% can access.
00:10You do need the means for it.
00:13They can go up to 300,000 euros per week.
00:15Idyllic brakes located in the most breathtaking locations.
00:19Wow, what a view.
00:21Whether it's multi-million pound Caribbean estates.
00:24Oh my God, this is beautiful.
00:26With the services to match.
00:29We have Escalade's Don Z speedboat, luxury catamarans, a shuttle by helicopter.
00:35If 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.
00:55It's just magical.
00:59One 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.
01:27With its rugged rainforests and dramatic twin peaks, it's one of the most jaw-dropping.
01:35And at just 27 miles long, it's also one of the smallest.
01:40Making it popular among the rich and famous looking for a private escape.
01:47On St Lucia's coastline sits La Belle Hélène, a private villa in a prime position for views out to the sea.
01:58The design draws on French colonial influences, reflecting the islands 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 bungalows nearby the pool.
02:21It's in between two of the most majestic mountains in the Caribbean called the Pitons.
02:25And it's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
02:28The Pitons are St Lucia's most prized landmarks and part of what gives the property its value.
02:35To 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 facilities.
02:50From a pickleball court, basketball court, soccer field, it also has St Lucia's deepest pool, as well as a floating jetty.
02:59So 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.
03:20So guys, that's La Belle Hélène there on the right.
03:23Amazing.
03:24Yeah, literally bang between the Pitons.
03:25Wow, wow.
03:26Crazy.
03:27What a view.
03:28It looks so good.
03:29Wow.
03:30Really like it.
03:35The brothers have invited some friends to see the results of its recent refurbishment and give it a test run before the property reopens for bookings.
03:43With the addition of the villa's new private dock, the site has already begun to attract high-profile visitors.
03:54Guys, do you see that white boy right there?
03:55Yeah.
03:56So that's private for the property.
03:57So we've had the likes of Bezos, I think Kim and Kanye a few years back before we renovated as well.
04:02Zuckerberg 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 by Keith.
04:24We have an array of luxury vehicles, Escalades, BMW X7s, X5s, sedans.
04:31We have Don Z speedboat, luxury catamarans.
04:36We do also work with our local helicopter provider to provide a shuttle by helicopter.
04:42If 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.
04:54The current executive chef, previously cooked for the royal family of Dubai.
04:57And it 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.
05:07Please.
05:09We want them to feel welcome.
05:10We want them to feel relaxed.
05:11We want them to feel comfortable.
05:13And we want them to feel at home.
05:15Make sure it's centered.
05:17Perfect. Thank you.
05:18That's our main goal here.
05:20When the guests come in, they will feel like they're home away from home.
05:25The team are doing their final preparations to the property, ready to welcome Ben and James and their guests.
05:34Hello.
05:35How are you?
05:36Thank 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 for the tropical heat.
05:46Cheers, everyone.
05:47Cheers.
05:48Cheers.
05:49Cheers.
05:50Cheers.
05:51Cheers.
05:52Cheers.
05:53Yeah, I mean, the place just looks brand new.
05:54It looks amazing.
05:55Kind of half the time of our lives here.
05:56Yeah.
05:57Just 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.
06:12This 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.
06:27This is beautiful.
06:28Look at that.
06:29Come together like crazy.
06:31The primary suite now has 16-foot vaulted ceilings, an 11,000-pound hand-knotted silk rug, and a king-sized bed with monogrammed linen.
06:42Look at the flowers, the paintings.
06:44Yeah.
06:45The mirrors are up as well now.
06:46And should we even look at the bathroom?
06:48Yeah, let's check it out.
06:51Look at that mirror.
06:52Look at that.
06:53Look at that.
06:54Wow.
06:55Oh, my God.
06:56It also includes its own private spa.
07:00Yeah.
07:01I want to step into it.
07:02You think it's hot?
07:03You have to try.
07:04Yeah, I should, right?
07:05Yeah.
07:06The bathroom features restored gold-plated fixtures, with taps alone costing more than 7,000 pounds each.
07:14And you have a few as well.
07:16Look at that.
07:18It'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, but even this island getaway might not be secluded enough for those seeking the luxury of total isolation.
07:355,000 miles away, in the frozen depths of the Arctic, hidden in the forests of Finnish Lapland.
07:50Lies a retreat so exclusive, guests have to be personally invited by the owner, but still must pay for the privilege.
08:02Here, the northern lights illuminate the skies.
08:14And the nearest settlement is over an hour away by snowmobile.
08:19Or three, if you travel by huskies.
08:24Octala is an exclusive lodge.
08:29It's design inspired by the architecture of the indigenous Sami people.
08:34And it's in these 700 hectares of private forest that guests can truly switch off.
08:44I use a metaphor.
08:46Doctalize is like a super yacht, but sailing under the northern lights.
08:51You have the same comfort of luxury and still the same freedom with all the toys.
08:58To maintain the feeling of isolation, there are just 13 bedrooms across three lodges.
09:07Each with their own en suite.
09:10Staff remain on hand around the clock.
09:14I 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'll order it. No 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 Octala, but you do need the means for it.
09:44And it's not just about cost.
09:46Guests especially 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.
09:56Octala isn't on the map.
09:58We want to keep the Octala 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.
10:16But some ultra-wealthy visitors prefer to come in summer,
10:20when 24 hours of daylight provides space to explore this wilderness.
10:26Guests 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. Hello. Hello. Thank you.
10:49Wow, what a view. Look 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.
11:04Yeah, my God. Look at this. There's like nothing.
11:08Yeah.
11:09So quiet and peaceful.
11:11This is such an amazing place, the calmness.
11:15If I'm not talking, there's no sounds.
11:18There's like, there's no one.
11:20Only like the pure nature.
11:24Wow.
11:25Beautiful.
11:26Oh, look at this.
11:27It's amazing.
11:28I just want to see my nervous system really calming down and just enjoying the peace and the calmness.
11:45Recalibrating 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 world's few carbon negative retreats.
12:02We use a geothermal heating system.
12:07We have cleanest water possible coming from our natural springs.
12:11Our supermarket is our backyard.
12:14We get our fresh berries, mushrooms, fish, meat, everything.
12:20It's super organic, the food that we eat here.
12:23Turning those ingredients foraged from the surrounding forest into traditional local dishes is Hanna, a chef with over 30 years experience.
12:37Guests that come here, they have seen all of those Michelin star restaurants.
12:44So they really want to try Finnish and lapis dishes and our ingredients.
12:50So I'm making small appetizers for the guests.
12:58This we call Skagen.
13:00Prawns, 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.
13:16This is our speciality.
13:23Everything 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, which nurtures the sense of family at the heart of Oktola.
13:39And if you think of the wine instead of thinking of you, if it's not a selfish testing, that if you have in mind that sharing is adding more, well, it will be a success.
13:57French wine producer Fred is a returning guest.
14:01I 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 white fish from Lake Inari from up north.
14:16And it is served with celery puree, broccolini and burnt blanc sauce.
14:22Enjoy.
14:24If you are lucky enough to be welcome, it's just like a family.
14:34Every experience you have here is a part of your legacy.
14:39So good, huh?
14:40Yes.
14:41Excellent.
14:43.
14:46Located between the pitons and Saint Lucia, La Belle-Hélène with its private sea-axis, newly installed one hundred thousand pound paddleball court and the Caribbean's longest and deepest private pool, offers guests winning to spend two hundred and twenty thousand pounds per week.
15:00£20,000 paddle ball court, and the Caribbean's longest and deepest private pool, offers guests
15:08willing to spend £220,000 per week a chance to escape their busy lives. But the owners
15:16who made their fortune in the insurance industry aren't stopping there.
15:22Ready? Let's go.
15:24This morning, brothers Ben and James, whose family own the property, are taking their
15:33friends to see their latest project.
15:41On recently acquired adjoining land stands Bow House, a decaying building with links to
15:48St. Lucia's social history.
15:50Here we go, guys. We are here.
15:54All right, ready, guys? Come check it out.
16:04This is crazy.
16:06The property was originally built by the late Lord Glen Connor, a British peer, landowner and socialite,
16:13who was close friends with Princess Margaret, and came from a family of industrialists and merchant traders.
16:19Yeah, so this is Lord Glen Connor's old estate. So where we're standing here is literally where
16:24his 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? Can we get another one? Can we get an elephant?
16:33Sadly, the answer was no. That really added to the sort of charm and legacy of the whole building
16:38and the whole estate, really. Guys, if you look there as well, it's got the old logo of
16:41Lord Glen Connor as well. That's all right. That's a bit of history right there.
16:44You've got to keep that. Yeah, 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, he would use this as a sort of place to party.
16:54So he'd have Princess Margaret, all sorts of celebrities, royalty, out here every Wednesday
16:58and just have crazy island parties. So we should try on one of that as well and bring something back every Wednesday.
17:04Those parties may have to wait. Today, 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.
17:22Well, 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 and then you've got some AI images we've created.
17:35Oh, wow. Wow.
17:38I think this one's my favourite, you know.
17:40Yeah. The night time is amazing.
17:43The bare bones are here. Everything is here.
17:45It's about adding that kind of modern luxury to it while keeping the traditional kind of Taj Mahal style.
17:51Yeah, which is effectively what we think we've done with La Belle Hollande.
17:54We've kept that tradition and modernised it and we want to do the same here.
17:58So 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.
18:07The idea will be to connect the two properties together with an access road down the waterfront.
18:11And really the idea will be to give guests from the super yachts access to between the pitons.
18:17With these ambitious plans in place, the estate would eventually cover nine acres of prime land.
18:30Back at La Belle Hollande, the visiting group celebrates with a traditional St. Lucian party, complete with steel band and fire dancers.
18:38For the owners, it marks the beginning of the next chapter in the villa's story.
18:52I mean the reaction has just been incredible really. Couldn't have asked for more.
19:04The privacy, the intimacy, it really ties it all together and makes it such a special experience.
19:10I feel like you can really relax and feel very off. I think that makes it so much better than anywhere else.
19:18I was just so happy to see everyone's faces and the laughter and smiles and yeah, we had a really good time.
19:26The 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 its 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 for those wealthy visitors willing to pay a premium for privacy and space.
20:20Alex 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 estate.
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.
20:48Most of my life is this, basically, driving to villas for viewing, sales viewings, villa inspections, check-ins, check-outs, which I love.
20:59I mean, it's a beautiful thing about my job driving on this incredible island, seeing incredible properties, to 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 £300,000.
21:17And at that price point, you're obviously getting everything included. You're getting all your staff, from private chef, to butler, to waiter, to security, to driver.
21:25We've got town villas, of course, but the bigger, more interesting villas are generally up on a mountain, tucked away in a forest, offering a bit more privacy to clients.
21:35One of the most exclusive escapes he offers is Villa Rica.
21:44Located in the hills above Cala Jondal Bay, on a 3,500 square foot plot, the property has been designed in the island's traditional white Ibichenko style, intended to maximise light and a sense of openness.
21:58Villa Rica is offered to clients for almost £42,000 a week.
22:09The villa includes five ensuite bedrooms and open plan living and dining spaces.
22:20Outside, the owners have invested in an infinity pool, positioned to blend with the sea views, as well as a fountain jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath.
22:37The rental price also covers a full team of staff, including a butler, chef, housekeeper, gardener and nighttime security.
22:44Today, Alex is checking on preparations before his latest guests arrive.
22:52We've got the welcome drinks and snacks out, just going to start laying the tables for their arrival, making them feel really at home and welcome from the second they get through the door.
23:01Today's guests are here for a birthday celebration, and underneath the pool is the villa's underground nightclub.
23:09Offering an alternative to Ibiza's superclubs, it comes complete with porthole windows looking into the pool.
23:22So you can have guests diving and swimming and you can see everything that's going on underwater, which is a nice little addition that most villas don't actually offer.
23:28It also comes complete with Technics CDJ decks and a private DJ, of course.
23:37OK, guys, it's all looking amazing. Clients due to be here in the next five, ten minutes.
23:44So let's get the champagne on the go. Let's get it ready. Thank you very much.
23:48Good work, teams. With 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 to his books.
24:00While Ibiza's wealthy visitors might thrive on the island's electric energy and infamous nightlife,
24:07In the remote wilderness of Finland, guests are paying for a form of luxury with a slower pace. Total 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 Sini.
24:28Doing yoga is so special here because of the surroundings. It'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. With your exhale, bring them down. You can feel the warmth in the hands. Maybe one more time.
24:54Finland boasts some of the world's purest air, as officially recognized by the World Health Organization.
25:02They just need to look at the scenery, take a few deep breaths, and you can already see the kind of weight coming off the shoulders.
25:10And yeah, it changes you. So inhale to lift up. Exhale to melt your arms all the way down.
25:18And due to Octola's remote location in the Arctic Circle, performing sun salutations in the summer months takes on a different meaning.
25:27Well, 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.
25:42Thank you so much for practicing with me today.
25:50The 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.
26:11But 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 Octola retreat can pay up to £100,000 a night to switch off from their demanding lives and go back to basics by stepping into nature.
26:35All right.
26:39Ah, beautiful.
26:40Yeah, welcome to the pond.
26:42Today, 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 Octola, they are rich with material possessions, but time is maybe not one of those things that they have a lot.
26:58I'm going to rig us up with some lures, and today it's sunny weather, so we want to be using bright-colored lures, I would say.
27:04To 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?
27:15Right 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 mental state.
27:40Perfect cast, and then, real fast, real fast.
27:44The clients and myself, we lead a very different life, and 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, but we don't really have time.
28:01So, for me, it's, you know, once a year. It's amazing. I 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, wait.
28:18Keep the line tight, keep the line tight.
28:21Easy, easy, easy.
28:23Down, down, down. Yes, there we go.
28:24There we go.
28:27Yeah.
28:28Yes, man.
28:29Yes, that's cool.
28:30There we go.
28:31Just want to stay here, as long as I can.
28:34Fishing, tracking, you know, enjoying life.
28:38Superb.
28:39All right.
28:41Thank you, sirs. Very well done.
28:44Here, 94% of guests return.
28:47Many citing the benefits of stillness, clean air, and routine stripped back to the basics.
28:55They're also given a window into the area's history.
29:07This afternoon, the guests are enjoying some local Sami culture, known as the Joik.
29:12Traditional Finnish storytelling passed down through generations.
29:15The experiences that the guests are getting here, they are very Finnish, they're traditional.
29:32Outside, Santu uses the traditional Finnish method of loemalohi to prepare the fish they caught earlier over open flames.
29:41What we give the customers here is primitive luxury, and with this I mean experiencing the things like our ancestors used to do thousands of years ago.
29:52My 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 connection.
30:23This is what we want to give here in Oktola.
30:26It's really good.
30:27Cheers.
30:28Cheers.
30:34Of course, no trip to Finland would be complete without experiencing its most famous tradition.
30:39Sauna, or sauna, to be correct, is one of the most important aspects of Finnish culture.
30:49It's almost holy to us.
30:54Very nice after fishing. It's great, no?
30:58I love it. It's amazing. Yeah, it's great.
31:00It's a place of tranquility. It's a place of equality. Usually in Finland we go to sauna naked. Everybody is there equal.
31:13To experience the full benefit of the sauna, guests are invited to beat themselves with birch leaves to draw the blood closer to the surface.
31:21Very nice.
31:23I smell silver, don't?
31:24Yeah.
31:26Just need a beer, and then it will be perfect.
31:31Before plunging into icy water to cool down.
31:42That's so good!
31:44This transition from hot to cold has many health benefits.
31:47Fantastic!
31:48Including 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.
32:09For some of Britain's wealthiest travellers, the most exclusive getaways can now be found closer to home.
32:22Cornwall, with its picturesque towns and harbours, open countryside and popular surf beaches, is one of the UK's best-loved holiday destinations.
32:34But it's the secret, more secluded Cornish escape that offers incredible British luxury.
32:46Set on the cliffs above Lou Bay, a mire has views and beaches to rival the Caribbean, Mediterranean and even the Finnish wilderness.
32:59And with a summer-time stay starting at £13,000 a week, it's only a select few who are willing to pay for that privilege.
33:07We have got many celebrity and high-profile guests who book on holiday with us, so just having the reassurance that they are going to have somewhere private to enjoy quality time with their family, with their loved ones, with their friends, is really key.
33:22The house is presented as a luxurious home away from home, and following a recent £200,000 refurbishment, provides a relaxed beach house style with high-end finishes.
33:36It's got gorgeous facilities at the property, gorgeous dining area outside, wood-fired pizza oven.
33:43In 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.
33:51The high-net-worth individuals come to us because they know we will provide them with that more-than experience.
33:58It's very much concierge-type service, which is what we're all about.
34:02And the house has one other standout feature.
34:05Undoubtedly, 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.
34:16And 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, you have the ability to rustle up dinner for the family whilst admiring that setting.
34:39From here, you feel on the water as opposed to next to the water, I would say.
34:45And just an amazing spot, really.
34:49And 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.
35:02Spread through the house are five bedrooms, which include en-suites with rainfall showers and freestanding bathtubs costing upwards of £9,000.
35:21The primary bedroom opens onto a glass balcony and a hot tub, reportedly installed at a cost of £14,000.
35:30There are shared living areas for groups alongside tucked away corners, such as a study, complete with wood-burning log fire and telescope.
35:48Outside terraces, a fire pit and a purpose-built outdoor kitchen give 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 the 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, just the most idyllic way to do it.
36:19Very rare to have a property with a private beach.
36:23For some guests, that privacy is the key attraction.
36:27Oh, wow.
36:28Oh, gosh, this is amazing, isn't it?
36:29Look at the bath.
36:30Today, Amanda and her daughter, Grace, are taking some time out of their busy lives to reconnect with some mother and daughter time.
36:44It'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.
36:54Yeah.
36:55It's lovely.
36:57Oh, look.
36:59Look at the hot tub.
37:00I know.
37:01Wow.
37:03Everywhere 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, guests can partake in beach-based activities,
37:16including a foraging session with Emma, a professional forager whose clients include nearby restaurants.
37:22I'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, who will use whatever they gather to prepare the family's evening meal.
37:39We've got some Alexander's here.
37:41Oh, nice.
37:43The coast is great for foraging, and Emma has expert knowledge of what is safe.
37:47So, this is Alexander's. It'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, and then see their eyes light up.
38:22And they're just so amazed at something that was so tiny has incredible flavour.
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.
38:33Yeah, it'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.
38:43Including local Cornish seaweed.
38:47There's a good amount of pepperdulse here.
38:48This is Osmondia pinotifida.
38:50It is quite small at this time of the year, but you still get a load of flavour, though, that comes through.
38:56Mmm.
38:58Chuffly.
38:59We've got brilliant seaweeds here, because we've got a really nice rocky shore, so tons of amazing flavours.
39:06Not all just salty, there's a real variety of flavours going on.
39:11This is called Polysiphonia lanosa, and this tastes amazing, so 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 on 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 we're turning it into a meal.
39:39For those seeking luxury under the Mediterranean sun, Ibiza has long been the go-to destination, with a reputation for excess, whether it's in the clubs or the casas.
40:09With a range of over 500 properties across the island, owner and CEO Alex unlocks the most spectacular villas for a clientele who expect nothing less than perfection.
40:26When clients are spending 100,000 upwards, they're really looking for lots of space, lots of privacy, and just real attention to detail every turn.
40:34With the demand for wellbeing-focused retreats increasing, Alex is off to visit a potential addition to the Black Book portfolio.
40:45Villa Glow.
40:47Spanning 10 acres, the villa is owned by a local artist, who is aimed to balance modern amenities with natural surroundings.
41:00When we're looking for properties that really stand out and make us want to bring them on board, we want to have unique selling points, so 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.
41:18Hello.
41:19Hello.
41:20Look at this guy in there.
41:21Hello.
41:22Welcome.
41:23Hi, Chiara.
41:24How are you?
41:25Lovely to finally meet you.
41:26Good, Al.
41:27Thank you so much for inviting us to the 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.
41:39Look, this is clay, and the rest of the walls are limestone.
41:43We try to keep it really simple, in fact.
41:46Yeah.
41:47Less is more.
41:51The property boasts many double bedrooms, each designed with its own character.
41:58So this bedroom's incredible.
42:00The green theme we've got throughout.
42:02For this bedroom, which is all grey and green.
42:05Chiara has also gone all out to balance creature comforts with the room's natural aesthetics.
42:11We have the TVs behind mirrors.
42:13The TVs behind the mirrors?
42:14Yes.
42:15That's incredible, Chiara.
42:16Genius idea.
42:18Outside, the pool has been built as a natural swimming pond, in keeping with the setting.
42:26Through the plants, we take away the nutrients of the water, so it doesn't become green.
42:32It's a challenge to keep it clean, because there's no chemical at all.
42:37I've never seen anyone do it quite as well as this, Chiara.
42:39And it just flows so beautifully from this stepping stone into the long pool, which the sun's setting beautifully at the end there.
42:46Yeah, 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 are coming in view.
43:00Lights placed around the Villa illuminate its various outdoor spaces.
43:05For Alex, the visit is an opportunity to assess whether it meets the expectations of his high net worth clients.
43:12I mean, Alina, I think we can safely say we love the property.
43:17It's something that we don't have any other of the houses in our portfolio, and I think it will resonate so beautifully with our clients.
43:25We'd love to work with you. We'd love to add your Villa to our portfolio if you're happy to work with us.
43:29Of course. Amazing.
43:31Thank you very much. We look forward to working with you and bringing lots of clients and bookings to you.
43:37Thank you, Alex.
43:38Guests wanting to escape to Ibiza now have an extra luxury villa to choose from.
43:48But 850 miles away, back on the Cornish coast, those looking for the convenience of a British homestay without compromising on luxury can stay at a mire.
44:01For £13,000 a week in high season, guests have the luxury of sea views and private access to the beach.
44:15Which 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. We'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.
44:33And they are very peppery, sort of aniseed-y sort of flavour.
44:37I think it's really nice to sort of bring in flavours that they've never had before and really use the dynamics of the produce that surrounds the property they're staying in.
44:48So I'm basically going to shut the scallops. These are fresh off the boat.
44:52It's a very unique experience. We kind of work with the guests before they arrive.
44:56And then we'll basically turn that into a meal in their properties overlooking the ocean where the food's been found or caught.
45:02The fresh Cornish scallops are cooked in the Alexander-infused butter, giving them a peppery taste.
45:14Before being topped off with fresh blackberries and a few sprigs of freshly picked seaweed.
45:21Yum.
45:23For guests here, the draw is the emphasis on local sourcing and the expertise of the chef preparing it.
45:29Enjoy. Thank you. Lovely.
45:31It looks very well.
45:32It looks delicious.
45:33Yeah, it looks fantastic.
45:34Amazing.
45:35Let me look.
45:42Mmm.
45:43Delicious.
45:45That's lovely.
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.
45:59It's phenomenal.
46:00As the evening draws in, Amanda and Grace continue to bond and enjoy that rare and special quality time that they sought out on home shores.
46:12This has been on home shores.
46:13This has been on home shores.
46:14This has been on home shores.
46:15This has been an Australian territory.
46:28It has been on home shores.
46:29Transcription by CastingWords
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