London - August 16, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Need a break? Here’s the rest.

ESCAPE
Cotswolds88hotel
What: Snazzy new country house hangout.
Why: It’s a real scene.
When: From Sun. All year round.
Where: Kemps Ln., Painswick, Gloucestershire, GL6 6YB (01452 813688).

PERUSE
Chanel: Collections & Creations
What: New coffee table book salutes the House of Chanel.
Why: It’ll suit you.
When: Now.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.

SHOP
Covent Garden Night Market
What: Free street market for culture-hungry nocturnals.
Why: Good evening, all.
When: Thurs., 5-10 p.m. (and every Thurs. to 30 Aug.).
Where: Covent Garden area, WC2 (0870 7805001).

DRINK
Harvey Nichols Fifth-Floor Bar
What: Newly revamped top-floor hangout finally opens.
Why: Food goes Baltic; it’s rich.
When: From Fri. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ (020 7235 5250).

LISTEN
Meditate @ Home
What: Surprisingly uncheesy CD/download from therapist Nixie Graham.
Why: Airport queues + lost baggage = megastress.
When: In bed/on the beach/by the pool.
Where: Online at thecentreforstressrelief.com.