April is Stress Awareness Month, so we have teamed up with Boutique Luxury Retreats to give one lucky couple the chance to win an idyllic two-night stay at Owls Nest Hideout PLUS a Don’t Buy Her Flowers Care Package, full of TLC goodies worth £250. 

We spoke to Pollyanne, the Owner of Boutique Luxury Retreats about her unique business and the giveaway. 

Can you tell us a little bit about BLR and why you started the business?

Boutique Luxury Retreats connects guests directly to owners and is set to become the go-to destination for those looking for unique and stylish escapes. Our thoughtfully considered directory cuts through the vast number of holiday lets in an oversaturated market and only features the best of the best – boasting a hand-picked selection of the UK’s finest treehouses, cabins, cottages, restaurants with rooms, wellness and larger group retreats.

What do you look for when sourcing a ‘retreat’ for your website directory? 
We love to holiday in the UK, whether as a family of five with our dog, with friends and family and also to sneak away as a couple for a romantic break. This is what we’re looking for in the BLR directory – unique collections that cater for all kinds of needs, from dog-friendly cabins to romantic rural retreats. 
We love to find hidden gems in the UK with that something special, with lovely owners who are committed to making sure that they have happy guests. 

What has been your biggest challenge since setting up BLR? 
Without doubt it is the family/work juggle. The boundaries are made even more challenging when it’s your own business and you work from home. It’s a balance of working hard to grow the business but also to keep reminding yourself why you’re doing it and to grab every opportunity to be with your children whilst they still want to hang out with you! 

What do you do to relax and take time out? 
As a family, we all love sport so you’ll either find me on the sidelines supporting the children and being far too enthusiastic, or when I get the chance, playing tennis with friends and family or up Bredon Hill on a horse. A large glass of wine watching Race Across the World will do just as well! 

We are very excited to be teaming up with you for a very exciting giveaway! Can you tell us about it? 
It’s the opportunity for a lucky couple (or two friends) to stay in Owls Nest Hideout – one of our fabulous romantic retreats in the Wye Valley in Gloucestershire. Lucy, the owner, has done a great job of converting a traditional barn into a roomy love nest surrounded by beautiful views, with a hot tub and wildlife.  

I love the concept of ‘Don’t Buy Her Flowers’ as I was one of those Mums who wanted anything but flowers given to me with a newborn. You have some beautiful and ethically sourced British products, so we’re very excited about partnering up with you guys and giving the winners a luxury gift box worth £250. 

If you could choose 5 items from our Create a Gift to accompany a stay with BLR what would they be? 

That’s a tricky one because you’ve got so many lovely products, but for me it’s all about my body being spoilt with deliciously smelling bathroom goodies. If I chose a gift box it would be The Recovery Gift Box with Neal’s Yard Foaming Bubble Bath, B Skincare Lavender Hand Cream, Willies Cocoa Praline Truffles and a Choice of Teapigs Tea (love the Jasmine one). And my last one would be a Navy Reusable Ecoffee Cup. 

If you’d like to be in with a chance of winning a relaxing two-night midweek stay at Owl’s Nest Hideout, Wye Valley, Gloucestershire PLUS a Don’t Buy Her Flowers care package worth £250 click HERE  

You have until 11:59pm on Tuesday 30th April, 2024 to enter, the winner will be chosen at random and contacted directly by Boutique Luxury Retreats on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Please find full T&Cs on Boutique Luxury Retreats website. Mainland UK and 21+ only. They will only contact you from their official email/account so beware of scams and remember we will never ask you for your payment details for a competition. 

https://boutiqueluxuryretreats.co.uk/