"I'd love to have a personal teleporter so that I could just say 'Beam me up Scottie' and be in Sydney or Honolulu in an instant.".Byline: Katharine Capocci Businesswoman Jocelyn Maxfield lives in Durham with her husband Tom and son Patrick, along with their beloved golden retrievers Lilly and Tilly. Children Claire, Jonathan and Sarah have all since fled the nest. The family home is minutes from Durham city Durham City could be:
Jocelyn is the owner of beauty spa Serenity in the City, with branches in Newcastle and Edinburgh. The couple sold Seaham Hall Seaham Hall is now a spa Hotel in County Durham. It was once the home of George Henry Robert Charles William Vane-Tempest, 5th Marquess of Londonderry History Seaham Hall was one of the many properties acquired by Charles William Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry through and Serenity Spa last year to von Essen von Essen is a Swedish and originally German noble family. Hotels. Where do you live? I live in Durham where we have the most wonderful, uninterrupted views of Durham Cathedral. I love being minutes from Durham city centre and within easy reach of Newcastle, whilst still having that feeling of living in the country. What's your dream house? I love our home in Durham, but my dream house would be a farmhouse near the Italian Lakes. I love Verona and the misty stillness of Lake Garda Lake Garda (Italian Lago di Garda or Benaco) is the largest lake in Italy. It is located in Northern Italy, about half-way between Venice and Milan. It is in an alpine region and was formed by glaciers at the end of the last ice age. . What's your favourite part of the North East? The riverbanks and woods in and around Durham are simply idyllic. A favourite walk with the dogs is the Botanic Garden a garden devoted to the culture of plants collected for the purpose of illustrating the science of botany. See also: Botanic where wild deer often materialise in front of you before skipping away before the dogs can chase them. What is your favourite building in the North East? Belsay Hall Belsay Hall is a 19th century country mansion located at Belsay, Northumberland. It is a Grade I listed building. The thirty metre square mansion was built in 1817 for Sir Charles Monck (then of Belsay Castle close by) to a design by architect John Dobson in the Greek . It has one of the most extraordinarily picturesque garden landscapes. The castle, hall and garden are the nucleus of an estate that has belonged to the Middleton family since the 13th Century. Best holiday you've ever had? I love going to Italy but the best holiday I have ever had was last Christmas when the whole family went skiing in Courchevel, France. We rented a wonderful chalet minutes from the slopes and had a chef who cooked dinner every evening. Bliss! Favourite thing in your home? My dogs, Lilly and Tilly, two gorgeous golden retrievers. I love it when I drive up to the gates and they come bounding along to welcome me home. If you could have one luxury, what would it be? I'd love to have a personal teleporter so that I could just say 'Beam me up Scottie' and be in Sydney or Honolulu in an instant. What are you working on at the moment? Making our spa chain, Serenity in the City, a success. I like to be innovative and ahead of the game, so we're introducing semi-permanent make-up, an absolute must for any girl going away on holiday. Threading is the latest thing and a real alternative to eyebrow plucking or waxing, so we're starting that. I'm always trying out treatments at home and abroad to ensure that we always have something new. Who or what is the love of your life? My husband, Tom, and my children. Favourite shop? Chelsea Harbour This article has multiple issues: * It needs sources or references that appear in third-party publications. * Its notability is in question. Design Centre for furniture and fabrics and Leaf in Newcastle where I buy most of my clothes. Josie always knows what I would like and has a great selection. Favourite restaurant? Sachins Restaurant, Newcastle. The best Indian outside of London. The food has been consistently good for the last 20 years and is always special when Bob is in the kitchen. I've been going there so long I don't need the menu. Favourite pub? The Barrasford Arms in Northumberland because it's owned and run by Tony Binks who used to be head chef at Slaley Hall. It has a traditional pub feel and the food is to die for. What's the last play or film you saw? Angels and Demons starring Tom Hanks. It is the sequel to The Da Vinci Code but I thought the book was better. What book are you reading at the moment? The Return by Victoria Hislop. It is a heart-rending tale of love, loss and passion set in the time of the Spanish Civil War Spanish civil war, 1936–39, conflict in which the conservative and traditionalist forces in Spain rose against and finally overthrew the second Spanish republic. . My all-time favourite book is The Kite Runner. What are you listening to on your music player at the moment? Duffy's Rockferry album. But I also love Andrea Bocelli. Favourite TV programme? Ever... would be Twin Peaks but I doubt many people will remember it. These days I like to watch Grand Designs and The Apprentice. What are you proudest of? My kids - they keep me on my toes. When and where were you happiest? I am always happiest when I'm at home with my family and friends, but my happiest memory is when Tom proposed to me at the Datai resort in Malaysia. Do you have any wisdom to share? Every morning when you wake up, you have a choice. You can choose to have a good day or a bad day - choose to have a good one and good things will follow. What does the future hold? Only God knows, but hopefully a lot of laughter.. CAPTION(S): HAPPIEST MOMENT When Tom asked Jocelyn to marry him. FAVOURITES Sachins Indian restaurant, Belsay Hall and Gardens and opera singer Andrea Bocelli. |
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