It's competition time!!
We're excited to announce our latest spooky-themed competition, in partnership with Talliston House & Gardens, a unique Essex B&B that's undoubtedly the most astounding place you'll ever stay! Their Halloween season is already in full swing, with special tours and ghostly events taking place.
Called 'Britain’s most extraordinary home' by The Times, beyond the front door is a series of remarkable rooms – each lovingly designed with a commitment to their wildly different themes. There’s the futuristic Japanese Tea Room, a 1920s New York study, the Victorian watchtower and the New Orleans kitchen. Three are guest bedrooms: the Scottish Art Nouveau 'Haunted Bedroom', the 'Room of Dreams' recreating a Moorish bedchamber, and the garden 'Cabin' – finalist for George Clarke's 'Shed of the Year' on Channel 4.
The lucky winner will receive a two-night stay for two people with a private tour by the owner John Tarrow on arrival, plus a book bundle to take home: The Stranger's Guide To Talliston novel, the Talliston Room Atlas photobook, and the Talliston Book of Days calendar.
During your stay, perhaps you'd like to book Afternoon Tea, where you'll enjoy a spread of homemade scones, tasty sandwiches and a choice of beverages from around the globe. Out and about, Great Dunmow, where the house is found, is a pleasant market town dating back to Roman times.
To learn more about the one-of-a-kind property, read our Cool Faces feature.
Check out Talliston House & Gardens' listing here, then enter the competition below.
Best of luck!
By entering the competition you accept the terms below, and may receive emails from Cool Places or our partner, Talliston House & Gardens.
The competition starts at 11:00am on Friday, October 18th, 2024, and ends at 11:59pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, and the winner will be announced within 7 days.
1. This promotion is open to UK residents, excluding employees of Cool Places and Talliston House & Gardens, their families, affiliates and anyone else directly connected with the promotion.
2. Entrants must be 18 years or over.
3. To qualify for this competition, entrants must sign up to the Cool Places and Talliston House & Gardens newsletters via the 'Enter Competition' button above. If you are already signed up, you can of course still enter.
3.1. We accept no responsibility for damage or loss resulting from misdirected or incomplete entries arising from computer malfunction, viruses, bugs or telephone malfunction or other such causes. We are in no way liable for the reproduction or indirect access via third-party websites that misstate or omit any of the information or terms and conditions connected with the promotion.
3.2. All entrants who enter between the two key dates will be entered into a draw and the winner will be picked at random, within 7 days of the closing date.
3.3. By signing up to the Cool Places and Talliston House & Gardens newsletters to enter this promotion, you consent to Cool Places and Talliston House & Gardens contacting you from time to time for marketing purposes including the distribution of regular email updates or newsletters. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time. Please consult Cool Places' Privacy Policy here. Talliston House & Gardens' Privacy Policy: the only data they collect is when people subscribe to their mailing list.
3.4. The winner will be notified via email within 7 days of the competition closing. The winner's name may be published on www.coolplaces.co.uk and social media platforms, and may be used in other marketing emails.
3.5. Information/content about the prize may be used by Talliston House & Gardens for marketing purposes.
4. The prize is subject to availability and no cash alternative will be offered. The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, must be taken by named prize winners, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, promotions, or discounts. The winner is responsible for transport to and from their chosen location.
4.1 Once booked, this prize cannot be reused or rescheduled.
4.2. The prize draw will be open until the end time/date detailed on the original competition source. Entries after that time and date will not be included in the prize draw.
4.3. The prize is based on a two-night stay for two people, plus a private tour by the owner John Tarrow on arrival, and a book bundle to take home.
4.4. The prize is valid until November 1st, 2025 – dates are subject to availability.
1. This promotion is open to UK residents, excluding employees of Cool Places and Talliston House & Gardens, their families, affiliates and anyone else directly connected with the promotion.
2. Entrants must be 18 years or over.
3. To qualify for this competition, entrants must sign up to the Cool Places and Talliston House & Gardens newsletters via the 'Enter Competition' button above. If you are already signed up, you can of course still enter.
3.1. We accept no responsibility for damage or loss resulting from misdirected or incomplete entries arising from computer malfunction, viruses, bugs or telephone malfunction or other such causes. We are in no way liable for the reproduction or indirect access via third-party websites that misstate or omit any of the information or terms and conditions connected with the promotion.
3.2. All entrants who enter between the two key dates will be entered into a draw and the winner will be picked at random, within 7 days of the closing date.
3.3. By signing up to the Cool Places and Talliston House & Gardens newsletters to enter this promotion, you consent to Cool Places and Talliston House & Gardens contacting you from time to time for marketing purposes including the distribution of regular email updates or newsletters. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time. Please consult Cool Places' Privacy Policy here. Talliston House & Gardens' Privacy Policy: the only data they collect is when people subscribe to their mailing list.
3.4. The winner will be notified via email within 7 days of the competition closing. The winner's name may be published on www.coolplaces.co.uk and social media platforms, and may be used in other marketing emails.
3.5. Information/content about the prize may be used by Talliston House & Gardens for marketing purposes.
4. The prize is subject to availability and no cash alternative will be offered. The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, must be taken by named prize winners, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, promotions, or discounts. The winner is responsible for transport to and from their chosen location.
4.1 Once booked, this prize cannot be reused or rescheduled.
4.2. The prize draw will be open until the end time/date detailed on the original competition source. Entries after that time and date will not be included in the prize draw.
4.3. The prize is based on a two-night stay for two people, plus a private tour by the owner John Tarrow on arrival, and a book bundle to take home.
4.4. The prize is valid until November 1st, 2025 – dates are subject to availability.
4.5. The prize cannot be taken during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Valentine's or Easter).
4.6. The prize must be booked with Talliston House & Gardens directly.
4.7. Standard Talliston House & Gardens accommodation and booking policies/terms and conditions apply – please read them before redeeming the prize.
4.8. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the competition promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value should the specified prize become unavailable.
4.9. The promoters reserve the right to cancel or amend without notice the terms of this promotion and any prize issued in the event of major catastrophe, war, earthquake or any actual or anticipated or alleged breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other circumstance beyond the promoter’s control.
4.10. The promoters cannot be held liable for any failure by third parties to fulfil their obligations or for any acts or omissions outside their control. However, the promoters will endeavour to minimise the effect of any such failure.
5. By entering this promotion, all participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by the rules. All entry instructions form part of the rules. Any breach of these Terms and Conditions will result in a forfeit of the prize.
This competition is promoted by Cool Places Ltd., 81 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY. Entries should not be sent to this address.
4.7. Standard Talliston House & Gardens accommodation and booking policies/terms and conditions apply – please read them before redeeming the prize.
4.8. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the competition promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value should the specified prize become unavailable.
4.9. The promoters reserve the right to cancel or amend without notice the terms of this promotion and any prize issued in the event of major catastrophe, war, earthquake or any actual or anticipated or alleged breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other circumstance beyond the promoter’s control.
4.10. The promoters cannot be held liable for any failure by third parties to fulfil their obligations or for any acts or omissions outside their control. However, the promoters will endeavour to minimise the effect of any such failure.
5. By entering this promotion, all participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by the rules. All entry instructions form part of the rules. Any breach of these Terms and Conditions will result in a forfeit of the prize.
This competition is promoted by Cool Places Ltd., 81 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY. Entries should not be sent to this address.
