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Bix Manor

Bix Henley-On-Thames Oxfordshire, RG9 4RS

Country house
·50 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

In 1986 when Gary Hall first saw Bix Manor with its 17th century Manor House and Great Tithe Barn, the beautiful brick and flint farm buildings and the six acre garden, he knew instantly that he had found the perfect place as his family home and from which to work. The Great Tithe is 1,200 square feet and takes up to 50 comfortably either in board room style or in a more informal presentation style. The Library is 600 square feet and takes up to 10 in a formal or informal layout.

Castle Howard

The Estate Office Castle Howard York, YO60 7DA

Conference centre
·Country house
·Green venue
·Restaurant
·Stately home
·200 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest historic houses and is still home to my family whose forebears conceived, designed, and built it over three centuries ago. In this, the 21st century, the business flourishing on the estate means we are able to preserve, conserve, restore and improve not only the many fine buildings, but also the landscape in which those edifices reside. I hope this site provides you with the information you seek. Indeed, I hope it encourages you to visit us and see for yourself how this magnificent enterprise has adapted into that which exists today. Castle Howard has been entertaining guests for over 300 years and our tradition of warm hospitality and inspirational entertaining continues in strength today. Each year we welcome many clients to our magnificent house and gardens. Often they are looking for a unique venue and we pride ourselves on being able to offer exclusive use of several locations within the House; including the Great Hall, Grecian Hall and Long Gallery, as well as a choice of exclusive event sites within the grounds and gardens.

Broadoaks Country House

Bridge Lane, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, UK, LA23 1LA

Country house
·60 attendees
·15 bedrooms
·1 meeting room

Broadoaks country house is set in the little village of Troutbeck about 1 mile from Windermere and 2 miles from Ambleside. This secluded paradise is surrounded by the stunning Lakeland fells and framed by the river Troutbeck which runs alongside the hotel from within a deep valley. You can hear the soothing rush of the water whilst you take in the beautifully landscaped and manicured grounds which surround this fantastic house. For team motivation, dynamic events and inspirational conferences, Broadoaks is the business. Whether you’re looking for a unique corporate venue to host a discreet business meeting in Windermere, or you have a corporate event that you really want to shout about then we can provide you with the perfect solution. Broadoaks in the Lake District can be reserved for exclusive use to make sure that the whole hotel and seven acres of grounds are at your disposal for you, your colleagues and guests for as long as required. If, however, a more low-key approach is desired, then we can accommodate your seminar or course in either the splendid venue of the music room or arrange a more business layout for the restaurant. We can tailor a number of events and activities to make sure your colleagues have a learning experience to remember!

Aldermaston Manor

Aldermaston Park Aldermaston Reading Berkshire, RG7 4HX

Country house

Set amidst the West Berkshire countryside; Aldermaston Manor is the quintessential English country house. Its impressive red brick facade, clock tower and 17th century chimney stacks tower over sweeping lawns and ancient parkland in the picture postcard village of Aldermaston. A beautifully restored listed building whose history and character integrate perfectly with its facilities. The Manor is within easy reach of Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury but is as secluded and tranquil a place to stay and work as you could hope to find.

Millers at Glencot House

Glencot Lane Wookey Hole Wells Somerset, BA5 1BH

Country house

Nestling at the foot of the Mendip Hills, just where the River Axe emerges from the fathomless darkness of Wookey Hole, Glencot House creeps from the shadows to capture the hearts of all those who cross her threshold. The Victorian mansion, built in grand Jacobean style, boasts the most elegantly theatrical interior of any country house hotel. Filled with exotic antiques and ancient curiosities it successfully combines vintage luxury with relaxed intimacy. Events should be just that – an event. Whether it’s a wedding or a business meeting, a special dinner or celebration, it should be in a setting which lends a suitable sense of occasion. Miller’s at Glencot House not only has all the facilities to host a wide range of different functions – it is also suitably dramatic. Miller's at Glencot House is available for private meetings, exclusive use, wedding parties and private parties.

The Grange Country House

Ruckmansworth Road, HA1 3TZ

Country house
·110 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

The Grange Country House is a wonderful 14th Century house which is set in its own mature gardens and woodland and is the oldest of its kind in Northwood. It is probably Northwood's best kept secret and is now available exclusively for you to hire for meetings. We have three beautiful inclded buildings with fantastic conference facilities to suit all numbers of delegates. You can hire from as little as £30.00 per hour to a fully organised conference with delicious menu's and high technology equipment for the most elaborate demonstartions. Our buildings are exclusive to you and have beautiful gardens, easy parking, close to public transport, full serivce and accomdation. MARQUEE We have a purpose built luxurious Marquee available which can accommodate up to 200 people for dining. It boasts a fully carpeted raised wooden floor with Champagne silk walls and French window sections with a choice of subtle to spectacular complimentary lighting. It can be themed to suit your colour scheme and compliments the beautiful Grange building, making it a multi purpose magnificent complex to suit all requirements. When you hire The Grange you get the building exclusively. This means that you will only see your guests and our staff all day! No other function at the same time, no hotel residents, no health club members walking by, or any other strangers you usually find in hotels and other venues to take the edge off your special and important day. We will ensure that your time with us will be filled with kind compliments from your guests and warm memories to last forever.

Castle of Comfort

Dodington Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset, TA5 1LE

Country house

The Castle of Comfort Country House and Restaurant is owned and managed by Carol and Nigel Venner. It is situated on the slopes of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Bridgwater in Somerset. One of the first AONB in the United Kingdom, the Quantock Hills are part of Greater Exmoor and therefore conveniently situated for those who wish to explore the Exmoor National Park, a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty and dramatic coastal scenery in West Somerset and North Devon.

Old Wardour Castle

Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire, UK, SP3 6RR

Country house
·200 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Old Wardour Castle sits dramatically as the centrepiece to a beautiful and romantic landscape beside a secluded lake deep in the Wiltshire countryside. Inspired by a French chateau, it was built in the late 14th century by the fifth Lord John Lovel. The castle was used as a luxurious home, which reflected Lord Lovel’s status as a nobleman and his immense wealth, gained from his marriage to well connected heiress Maud Holand. During the English Civil War in the 1640s however, the castle was damaged beyond repair. In the 1700s, the Arundell family integrated the ruins into the landscaped grounds of their new home. Ruins were popular in picturesque landscapes as a reminder of a world of knightly chivalry and Old Wardour was no exception. Today, the ruined walls, gothic stairways and lakeside setting offer a storybook location for events. The distinctive hexagonal walls are instantly recognisable as the backdrop for scenes from the film ‘Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves’, starring Kevin Costner. Most recently, the Castle has been licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.

Somerton Court Country House

Somerton Somerset, TA11 7AH

Country house

Somerton Court surrounded by its beautiful lawns and gardens is an idyllic venue for your conference. The Millennium Hall conference room, a beautiful room overlooking the lawn, gardens and trees, it is licensed for 140 people and has a licensed bar. Accommodation is available for delegates wishing to stay overnight

Temple Sowerby Hotel

Temple Sowerby Penrith Cumbria, CA10 1RZ

Country house
·4 meeting rooms

Temple Sowerby is one of the finest, and most peaceful, villages in the Eden Valley, midway between the market towns of Penrith and Appleby and just minutes from Ullswater. The village is home to Temple Sowerby House, a relaxing in country house style overlooking the quiet village green and Pennine Fells beyond. Whether you stay is for business, or pleasure, we look forward to welcoming you to Temple Sowerby Country House Hotel. One of the best small conference hotels for Penrith and Appleby and close to the M6, Temple Sowerby House is a quality venue for Conferences or Business Events such as: •Residential Management Conferences and Seminars •Board Meetings •Corporate Presentations •Business Lunches and Dinners •Company Receptions and Events •Exclusive Use for Discreet Gatherings •Team Building and Activity Days Temple Sowerby House Hotel is easy to find and is an ideal location to meet colleagues being situated less than 10 minutes from Penrith, at junction 40 of the M6 motorway, and directly off the A66. It is the perfect location for companies looking for a central place to meet, as the major business centres of Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds and Sheffield are all within easy reach. There is ample on-site car parking and taxi’s can be arranged to meet guests coming by train into Penrith, on the main west coast rail link, just 3½ hours from London. Helicopters can be landed in the garden, with prior notice. We provide a personal service with a dedicated member of staff looking after only your event. Our style is ‘unstuffy’ and relaxed, yet professional at all times and is aimed at providing that essential escape-from-the-office environment. Food and drink are very important elements of the day, whether it be a thoughtfully prepared working lunch, home made scones with afternoon tea or à la carte dining in the evening. All our menus are designed to suit your requirements for the occasion and prepared to our AA Two Rosette Dining Award. All meeting rooms are easily accessible on the ground floor and have natural daylight. The two main rooms, The Garden Room and Eden Room are adjacent to each other, giving very flexible usage. The Garden Room also opens out into the peaceful walled garden as does the Conservatory Restaurant, which is available privately for lunch.

Chiswick House London

Chiswick House, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London, UK, W4 2RP

Country house
·Unusual
·185 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

This exquisite gem, set within an oasis of beautiful landscaped grounds, is one of West London’s most sought-after locations for elegant occasions. Designed by Lord Burlington in 1728, Chiswick House is one of the finest Palladian villas in the country. Inside, it boasts lavishly gilded rooms, elaborate ceilings, paintings and period furnishings. In its heyday, the House acted both as a gallery for Lord Burlington’s fine art collection and as a glamorous party venue where he could entertain friends, family and high society. With exclusive use, the lavishly gilded interiors today provide a stylish setting for civil wedding ceremonies and a sumptuous backdrop for corporate and private events.

The Master Thatcher

Severn Drive Taunton, TA1 2PD

Country house

The Master Thatcher is a modern public house which offers a relaxing atmosphere with the style of a traditional country inn. Located close to Taunton town centre and within easy reach of Junction 25 of the M5 it is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet drink or a meal with friends and family. Established in 1996, our purpose built, two-storey public house occupies a central location. Inside, the open plan pub and restaurant area is traditional in design with wooden beamed ceilings, exposed stonewalls and a feature fireplace. Upstairs on the first floor is our fully furnished function suite that presents a bar servery, dance floor and DJ Booth as well as excellent corporate facilities. Our self-contained Function Suite is furnished and decorated to the very highest of standards and has a private bar, washroom and entertainment facilities. It is spacious, bright and elegant and we can cater for numbers of up to 120 people. For corporate events we are able to offer boardroom style facilities including a large screen and projector if required.

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Marble Hill House W1S

Marble Hill House, 23 Savile Row, London, UK, W1S 2ET

Country house
·50 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Set in delightful wooded parkland with views towards the River Thames, Marble Hill House is an elegant venue for special events. It was built in the 1720’s for Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk and mistress of George II and became one of the most fashionable residences of the period, where artists, authors, poets and politicians of the day frequently gathered. Today, the House retains its peaceful setting, tasteful interiors and a superb collection of paintings. It is one of the 'newest' properties available for hire and has only been available for civil wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions since September 2005.

Manor House 1707

West End Sedgefield County Durham, TS21 2BW

Country house
·2 meeting rooms

There are a range of good-sized single offices and office suites over three floors all of which have either an aspect over the village green to the front or open parkland to the rear. The building can cater for a range of events now including Civil Marriage & Civil Partnership, and now with the Premise Licence we are now permitted for the sale of alcohol and live musical entertainment. Sedgefield is at the heart of County Durham in the North East England and only a short drive from the A1 at junction 60. Teesside is 20 minutes away and Tyneside 30 minutes. Durham City and Darlington are within easy reach for mainline railway access and Durham-Tees Valley Airport is only a short drive. The commercial centres at Newton Aycliffe and Wynyard Park are within five miles. A quality working environment is becoming ever more recognised as an asset to a business and a positive motivation for staff and the internal and external environment of the Manor House are unmatched for a business location.

Spains Hall

The Stables Finchingfield Essex, CM7 4NJ

Country house

You can be assured that whatever your company’s requirements be it a conference, business meeting, training workshop or presentation our impeccable service & corporate expertise will ensure that we fulfil all your needs and aspirations. With every detail - however small - taken care of, we think you will appreciate the Spains Hall difference! Business events take place in The Stables: an exquisitely and sympathetically-converted 18th century Dovecote and 19th century Coach House. Here you will find state-of-the-art facilities including audio-visual technology, WiFi, wireless PA system, air conditioning, underfloor heating and intelligent lighting. Surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful North Essex countryside together with Spains Hall’s magnificent gardens and lake, The Stables is reserved for your exclusive use, guaranteeing your company complete privacy. With an enviable rural location, The Stables is ideally situated within easy reach of Stansted Airport (20 mins) & major motorways (M11).

Hunday Manor Hotel

Winscales Workington Cumbria, CA14 4JF

Country house

An attractive and imposing building dating from the 18th century, Hunday Manor Country House Hotel has been continually renovated and re-furbished to a very high standard over recent years. This tasteful and beautiful hotel invites your imagination to take flight in our extensive romantic gardens with magnificent views over the Solway Firth to Scotland. Guests of all age groups enjoy our special Hunday Manor atmosphere. Situated on the western edge of the wonderful Lake District and so close to the delightful Solway Coast, Hunday Manor is ideally situated for memorable outings to mountains, lakes and coastline. Whatever the occasion, and whatever the size of your party, our expertise is at your service - for christenings, weddings, conferences, funerals, retirement celebrations, and anniversaries. Hunday Manor is also licensed for civil weddings and our large air-conditioned function suite (for up to 200 guests) is completely self-contained with its own lounge, stage, dance floor and bar. It also has direct access to the patio and our beautiful gardens and grounds - ideal for wedding photographs or simply to enjoy a stroll during the breaks in conferences. Smaller family gatherings, functions or conferences are just as welcome as large ones and various separate tasteful dining facilities are available to you. For conferences we also offer services such as fax, photocopying, flip charts and the use of the hotel's wireless network. Ample parking in our spacious grounds mean there is no stressful searching for a car park before your function as we want your chosen day to be a success all round - whatever the occasion.

Blake Hall Gardens

Stoney Lane Ongar Essex, CM5 0DG

Country house

Blake Hall has been home to the Capel Cure family for over 220 years. Now, within the historic setting of Blake Hall and its lovely gardens, we can offer you its newly refurbished 17th century barn with modern facilities as the perfect venue for a wedding, a christening, a party or other special occasions and charity events. The area outside the barn is an ideal setting for BBQ's, reception drinks and for you and your guests to enjoy the romantic sunset. The seclusion and privacy of the Hall's stunning rose gardens, formal lawns and ancient trees provide countless opportunities for wonderful photographs. Our experienced co-ordinators will be there to ensure your special day is stress–free and unforgettable. Only 18 miles from London, Blake Hall is situated amid 20 acres of formal gardens and secluded woodland near the pretty town of Ongar, and all is within easy reach of the M11 and M25

Sneaton Castle Centre

Whitby North Yorkshire, YO21 3QN

Country house

Sneaton Castle Centre is situated in beautiful and extensive grounds adjacent to St Hilda's Priory which is the Mother house of the Order of the Holy Paraclete, an Anglican religious community. The Centre is within walking distance of the heart of the historic and picturesque seaside town of Whitby, affording easy access to some of the most glorious countryside in the United Kingdom, notably the North York Moors and coastline. The castle itself dates back to the 19th Century and following major refurbishment, the buildings have been transformed into an ideal modern venue for Conferences, Training Events, Seminars, School, College and Youth Trips, Church Weekends, Holidays, Individual Breaks, Group Outings... and much more!

Stockbridge Farm Barn

Stockbridge Farm Barn, Lower Stockbridge Farm, Sherborne, Dorset, UK, DT9 6EP

Country house
·200 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Welcome to Stockbridge Farm Barn! Unlimited potential for all kinds of social functions and special events -from an idyllic wedding in this magic corner of Dorset to Medieval Banquets as well as anniversary and birthday parties and exhibitions. It is also an ideal venue for business meetings and conferences. Stockbridge Farm Barn is situated four miles south of Sherborne, with its historic abbey. It is set in the glorious Dorset countryside famous for Thomas Hardy, on a small working farm. The Barn exudes atmosphere and has changed very little from its original state hundreds of years ago. This truly spectacular building is an example of what is arguably one of the finest medieval barns to be found in England. Please contact us and our dedicated events team will ensure that your conference, business meeting or function will run smoothly.

Newland Hall

Roxwell Chelmsford Essex, CM1 4LH

Country house

The Newland Hall Country Estate is situated 4 miles west of Chelmsford, Essex. It consists of a large picturesque 15th century Tudor Manor House with a moat, beautiful gardens and over 100 acres of grass and woodland with four lakes surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Recently fully refurbished Newland Hall is a premier wedding venue catering for exclusive wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Rangers House SE10

Ranger’s House, Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath, London, UK, SE10 8QX

Country house
·80 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Situated on the borders of Blackheath and Greenwich Park, Ranger’s House is an elegant early Georgian villa with graceful panelled interiors. It was built around 1700 as the official residence of the Ranger of Greenwich and is now home to the Wernher Collection, an impressive display of silver, jewels, paintings and porcelain purchased by the diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher. The highlight is the jewel vault which holds more than 100 Renaissance pieces, each exquisitely enamelled and studded with gems and represents one of the finest jewellery collections in Europe. With sumptuous interiors, Ranger’s House is a stylish and memorable setting for special events and will be available for drinks receptions and dinners from Spring 2006. A licence to also hold civil wedding ceremonies has now been granted.

Kentwell Hall

Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk, CO10 9BA

Country house

Kentwell is available for Weddings, Private and Corporate Functions and makes a spectacular, prestigious and highly memorable location for any event. Kentwell offers a location of rare magic and beauty. A haven of peace and tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. A mile from the nearest road approached by an ancient 3/4 mile Lime Avenue, Kentwell sits on its moated island surrounded by gardens and open parkland. It offers enticing views over the neighbouring countryside with minimal signs of habitation.