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The Master Builders Hotel

The Master Builders House Hotel Bucklers Hard Beaulieu Estate Hampshire, SO42 7XB

Conference centre
·Country house
·Hotel
·Restaurant
·Training centre
·50 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

With beautiful views over the Beaulieu River and set at the end of the grassy street that is Buckler’s Hard village, it is difficult to imagine a more picturesque setting for a hotel on the whole south coast of England. What’s more, The Master Builder’s is located on Lord Montagu's Beaulieu Estate in the New Forest National Park and just a few minutes drive from Beaulieu Palace House and the National Motor Museum. As with the other gems in the Hillbrooke Hotels collection, The Master Builder’s does rooms, restaurant and bar. Come for a relaxing short break of quirky but affordable luxury or maybe just a quick pint and bar snack by the roaring fire in the Winter. Bring the family for a BBQ in the Summer - or a celebratory meal in the restaurant at any time. Hold a conference in the Chichester Room or enjoy your wedding celebrations in a marquee on the lawn. Most importantly, relax. We don’t do rules. If you want it, you get it.....within reason!

Hunters Hall Dereham

Swanton Morley, Nr. Dereham, Norfolk,, NR20 4JU

Country house

Situated off the beaten track in a beautiful farmland setting in the heart of Norfolk, Hunter’s Hall offers an elegant and memorable venue for your wedding, conference or function. On site, we have a dedicated team of experienced, professional staff to assist with every aspect of your event. Adjacent luxury accommodation means you need look no further to make your special happening everything you want it to be and more. If it’s escape that you seek, Hunter’s Hall offers a unique destination that really is the essence of ‘getting away from it all’. A 4-Star Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast and a Camping Site offer the spirit of rural chic at its very best. Whatever you hope to get from your celebration, corporate event or break away, you can expect to find it at Hunter’s Hall. Situated off the beaten track in a traditional farmland setting in the heart of Norfolk, Hunter’s Hall is an inspiring and memorable venue for your meeting, conference, function or banquet. Our team of experienced, professional staff are on hand to assist with every aspect of your event, ensuring that your happening will be everything you want it to be and more. With easy access to the A47 trunk road, plenty of parking and a host of top quality facilities, the peaceful, picturesque façade complements perfectly the up-to-date amenities available within to support and enhance modern work practices. When the work is done, Hunter's Hall is a unique option for your party or special event. Carefully refurbished banqueting halls with exposed timber and subdued lighting easily accommodates up to 200 guests, while the natural surroundings are ideal for adventurous away-days or simply a breather from the office.

Milton Abbey

Milton Abbey, Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK, DT11 OBZ

Country house
·150 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Welcom to Milton Abbey! As this is a boy's boarding school it is only available for events out of term time. A very popular wedding venue, Milton Abbey is also available for banquets, parties, conferences and business meetings. Milton Abbey rests below a gentle hill in a secluded natural amphitheatre that forms a backdrop to this most beautiful place. The mansion house was designed by Sir William Chambers for the Earl of Dorchester in 1775 with interiors by James Wyatt. The grounds were landscaped by Capability Brown and there have been monastic buildings here for more than thousand years investing the whole with a timeless and other-worldly quality.

Sherbourne House

Norwich Road Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2JX

Country house

Sherbourne House is a privately run country house, built around 1740, which offers an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation for all our guests. Located in the historic market town of Attleborough, Norfolk, Sherbourne House is ideally placed for Norwich, Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit, and places of interest in the Breckland area including Thetford Forest, Old Buckenham Airfield, Bressingham and Wymondham. Whether visiting for business or leisure, Sherbourne House offers the perfect location for any occasion. Our AA-Rosette winning restaurant Holly's @ Sherbourne House serves a wide variety of freshly-cooked, local produce to cater for all tastes The Sherbourne House offers one large and two small meeting or syndicate rooms ideally prepared to accommodate a variety of business meetings. We can plan each meeting to your specific requirements to provide the perfect setting for your upcoming event. The Main Room can accommodate 22 in most styles; the smaller rooms up to 10.

Mary Rose Inn

The Mary Rose Inn, 36-50 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3NG

Country house

The Mary Rose Inn has two spaces available for conferences and events, The Bromley Suite which is excellent for small meetings and seminars and the beautiful Tudor Suite which offers a large flexible space for larger scale conferences. Day and 24 hour rates available Conveniently located in the Kent/London gateway Great transport links Free on-site parking Boardroom, theatre, cabaret, U shape, classroom set ups all available Audio visual facilities Full catering facilities Free WiFi

The Old Rectory

Lower Dunton Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3SW

Country house

Built around 1837 The Old Rectory is a beautiful Manor House with excellent photographic opportunities both inside the main house and outside in our three acres of evergreen gardens. Although recently converted to hotel accommodation and to cater for any type of function including civil wedding ceremonies, it still maintains a very homely feel. Having recently been extended and refurbished we can now formally cater for upto 150 people. Set in exceptionally beautiful surroundings with well established landscaped gardens and a large sun trapped patio, The Rectory will only cater for one event at a any time, and is exclusive to our customers. With a 1/3 of a mile driveway from the main road leading to ample secure parking. We have a licensed, well stocked bar open until 12.00 a.m. at very reasonable prices and offer all branded spirits, German lagers and a large selection of fine wines.

Crabbs Barn Colchester

Crabbs Barn Cranes Lane Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9AX

Conference centre
·Country house
·90 attendees
·1 meeting room

At Crabbs Barn, they pride themselves on a flexible approach to your meeting or function, understanding how important the standard of the service and facilities plays a major role in the success of your business. Crabbs Barn can accomodate most requirements, should you choose to have a formal business meeting or a relaxed team building day. The stunning garden pavilion with exposed beams and french doors out to the garden, is the perfect setting to maintain a positive working atmosphere and to enable your delegates to have a refreshing break. Where are they? The venue is easily accessed from the A12, directly off the northbound Kelvedon slip road, with good parking facilities and first class bed and breakfast facilities close by, should you require overnight accommodation. What can they offer? The venue can offer U-Shape, Boardroom, Theatre Style and Dining Room layouts and can accommodate up to 90 persons in the Barn depending on the layout you require. The delegate rate includes exclusive use of the whole venue, which includes a further two meeting rooms, the garden room and the garden pavilion.

Birkin House

Birkin House, Stinsford, Dorchester, Dorset, UK, DT2 8QD

Country house
·11 bedrooms
·1 meeting room

Situated amid beautiful meadows and woodland near Dorchester in Dorset, Birkin House is an idyllic setting for any event, be it a wedding, function, party, business meeting or conference. This elegant Victorian mansion has several large rooms available along with luxurious overnight accommodation. Stunning gardens surround the house with roses, herbaceous borders and mature trees. Several large rooms are available. The Entrance Hall, decorated in rich Victorian colours, is flooded with natural light from the huge skylight. In winter, open fires burn in the grate. The Dining Room is an elegant room with floor-length sash windows opening on to the gardens. Up to 84 guests can dine in the elegant Drawing Room, a glorious room with gilt columns, chandeliers, marble fireplaces and mirrors or up to 108 using the Drawing Room and Dining Room. The venue can accommodate up to about 150 guests in the evening. The Library has a full-sized billiard table and bar - a great place to relax after the earlier formalities.

Holton Lee

Holton Lee, East Holton, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, UK, BH16 6JN

Country house
·6 meeting rooms

Welcome to Holton Lee Holton Lee is set within 350 acres of diverse landscape, woodland, heathland, reedbed and meadows overlooking the shores of Poole Harbour towards the Purbeck Hills, sustaining a variety of wildlife, including some rare and nationally significant species. This setting provides a haven of tranquillity from which guests can explore the environment, their spirituality or creativity. Accommodation is offered in The Barn, Gateway Cottage, Woodland Cottage and Ashtree Cottage (with adjoining organic vegetable garden). Features of the site include: reed thatched observation hide overlooking the pond and reedbeds, Arts Pavilion with potters wheel and kiln. The Chase Manhattan observation hide is sited on the edge of Holly Coppice looking out across the reedbeds towards Lytchett Bay. The Pony Carriage Driving Centre, Dutch Barn, 4 accessible artist studios, gardens and workshops offer additional facilities. Faith House and the Farmhouse provide space for exhibitions, small conferences and meetings.

Kersey Mill

Kersey Ipswich Suffolk, IP7 6DP

Country house

Kersey Mill is a centrally located venue within East Anglia and is about 30 minutes from Colchester, Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds. The Mill is situated in the heart of the picturesque Brett valley and is surrounded by 20 acres of meadow and river, with a fully serviced marquee site. It is ideal location for outdoor events like theatre, team building, product launches, classic car rallies, music, wedding photos and exhibitions. The venue also has 6 functions rooms ranging from the Victorian Maltings that can seat up to 180 people to the five smaller functions rooms that include the unique circular Kiln room with it's chimney and the ground floor of the Mill with the original machinery preserved and in place. The rooms come fully networked with free Wi-Fi if needed. AV equipment is available and can be setup in any of the rooms.

Forrester Park

Beckingham Road, Great Totham, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 8EA

Country house

Set within its own grounds in rural Essex, the beautiful house at Forrester Park, parts of which date back to the 16th Century, has been lovingly converted in a welcoming, traditional Clubhouse and Function Rooms. A number of rooms are available for hire as well as a garden/patio area and exhibition site. There is ample car parking. Forresters Suite offers a self-contained 150 sq metres of floor space, which can be sub-divided into smaller areas as required. The area has its own servery, toilets, full climate control and natural light. It can accommodate up to 150 theatre-style, 120 dining and 24 boardroom. Alternatively, Forrester Park's boardrooms are ideal for two to 10 guests. They can be used as self-contained units, or in addition to Forresters Suite. Forrester Park has plenty of free car parking and is easily accessible, while being located in a pleasant countryside setting. Disabled facilities available.

Westwood Park

London Road Little Horkesley Colchester Essex, CO6 4BS

Conference centre
·Country house

Westwood Park is a business centre of 5 star quality situated in a magnificent Tudor style grade II listed manor house set in 15 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds. State of the art communications facilities coupled with this classic environment offer an ideal base for your business and a wonderful training venue. Our three oak panelled meeting rooms are fully equipped and can accommodate from six to thirty-two people in style. Catering can be anything from a working sandwich lunch to a three course meal. Our tranquil location creates a unique ambience to achieve maximum results from your training sessions or away-days.

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Farbridge

West Dean Chichester West Sussex, PO18 0JT

Country house

Set in the lea of the South Downs, with excellent access from London, Southampton or Brighton, Farbridge is the ideal location for conferences and corporate entertaining. For small executive groups or larger conferences the rare privacy and exclusivity of the venue will give your event a personal touch ensuring that you will not be disturbed. The Lavant Valley Barn can seat up to 150 people; The Meadow Barn is suitable for smaller discussions. Break-out zones can be created in these areas along with the use of our breakfast room. With your international business in mind Farbridge is equipped to deal with all your communication requests.

Pynes House

Pynes House Upton Pyne Exeter, EX5 5EF

Country house
·12 bedrooms
·1 meeting room

Nestled within Devon?s beautiful Exe Valley, with rolling hills that stretch into the horizon, and an air of relaxation that prompts a deep exhale from all who step onto the soil, Pynes House is your home from home. Hired as an exclusive-use wedding venue, it provides the perfect backdrop to your blossoming love story, and a blank canvas to paint as your own. With its blend of bold proportions and elegant simplicity, combined with charming detail and stylish flourishes, Pynes House stands as the epitome of a full weekend wedding venue in the UK. Designed not just as a wedding venue with on-site accommodation to keep all your guests under one roof but also as a haven for multi-day celebrations with the seclusion and tranquillity that a private country house offers. Pynes House is all you need for a one-of-a-kind 3-day wedding.

Kingston Country Courtyard

West Street Kingston Corfe Castle Wareham, BH20 5LR

Country house
·26 bedrooms
·6 meeting rooms

Kingston Country Courtyard offers a distinctive countryside setting for corporate meetings, conferences, away days, team-building events and residential retreats in the heart of Dorset?s Isle of Purbeck. We are delighted to have been recognised in 2026 with Green Tourism Silver accreditation, as well as Regenerative Tourism & Business Venue of the Year at the Dorset Tourism Awards, celebrating our commitment to sustainability and excellence in business events. Close to Corfe Castle and the Jurassic Coast, Kingston provides an inspiring alternative to traditional corporate venues. With flexible meeting spaces, our stunning 16th-century Purbeck stone barn accommodating up to 150 delegates, 26 bedrooms, on-site dining, modern facilities, free parking , everything is available in one location. The surrounding countryside also offers opportunities for outdoor activities and team building, making Kingston an ideal setting to bring teams together, encourage fresh thinking and create memorable corporate experiences.

Crouchers Country Hotel and Restaurant

Crouchers Country Hotel and Restaurant, Birdham Road Chichester, West Sussex,, PO20 7EH

Country house
·Hotel

Crouchers Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is located in Chichester, West Sussex. Crouchers Hotel, Restaurant & Bar in Chichester, West Sussex is an early 1900’s farmhouse, which has been converted to a 26 luxury bedroom hotel. The rooms are located in the outside Coach House, Barn and Stables all of them overlooking green fields. The main house contains our superb award winning restaurant, private dinning facilities and bar, welcoming residents and non-residents. Crouchers Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place to relax, eat and drink. Crouchers Hotel, Restaurant & Bar offers a stylish and exclusive atmosphere and is the perfect setting for your special event.Our banqueting team will take care of every detail but most importantly we will take care of you. Crouchers Hotel, Restaurant & Bar can hold wedding receptions, business meetings and private dining is also available for a more exclusive touch.

Riverview Manor Rochester

1 Riverview Manor Wouldham Road Rochester Kent, ME1 3TL

Country house
·1 meeting room

We are a prestigious venue based in rural Rochester, Kent. With six acres of countryside overlooking the River Medway, the scene is set for that perfect day ! The Riverview Manor accommodates up to 1,500 seated guests 3,000 standing and gives their clients a personal feel to their requirements. Witnessing the sun set over the river with a landscape that’s ready to accommodate everyone’s needs is an experience never forgotten.

Otley Hall

Hall Lane Otley Suffolk, IP6 9PA

Country house

Otley Hall is privately owned by Ian and Catherine Beaumont. Ian is from Ipswich and has returned to Suffolk with his young family. Otley Hall, a grade I listed historic house in Suffolk, has a long and distinguished history and is situated in ten acres of gardens. Otley Hall is available for conferences, seminars and private guided tours, as well as a variety of functions, including weddings and social events. It is also open to the public. Otley Hall is an outstanding venue for private business and professional meetings, day conferences and seminars, corporate hospitality events and other receptions. We welcome all commercial and non-commercial business. Our self-contained conference facility is known as the Gosnold Suite. There is ample space for car parking and outdoor receptions.

Portland Castle

Portland Castle, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, UK, DT5 1AZ

Country house
·200 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

This 16th century castle boasts a contemporary garden and superb views of shimmering seascapes across Portland Harbour. Located on the water’s edge, the unusual fan-shaped castle was built by Henry VIII from local Portland Stone to ward off foreign invasion. Although it did not see active service until the Civil War, this Tudor stronghold was in use until World War II. Ideal for corporate events, conferences and parties.

Kirkley Hall

Kirkley Hall Ponteland Northumberland, NE20 0AQ

Country house
·150 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

Kirkley Hall is a 17th Century Grade II listed building situated in the Northumberland countryside just outside of Ponteland. Set in beautiful grounds and gardens the Hall offers a tranquil location for weddings, christening celebrations, private functions, conferences, meetings and other corporate events. The Hall is part of Northumberland College's Kirkley Hall site, which has provided agricultural and land based training for more than 50 years. The Hall has the added bonus of being situated only 8 miles from Newcastle city centre and 4 miles from Newcastle International Airport, making it easily accessible by road and air. We pride ourselves on our superb menus, fine wines and relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Our experienced staff will look after your every need and are happy to discuss a bespoke service for your event to suit your individual needs. Kirkley Hall offers a delightful venue and is an ideal location for any type of business event. The facilities are suitable for conferences, training seminars, meetings, exhibitions, corporate hospitality and social functions. There are five main function rooms, four with ground floor access, available for your event to use either individually or combined, and can accommodate up to 150 delegates. From the rooms you can access the Italianate patio, which overlooks the formal lawns and the estate's grounds. There is also an exhibition hall available for hire for larger events, accommodating up to 700 delegates theatre style and a smaller meeting room available for more intimate shorter meetings. The Hall is situated in the heart of the Northumberland countryside just outside Ponteland, yet only 4 miles from Newcastle airport, and approximately 8 miles from Newcastle city centre. This makes for an ideal venue close to the region’s capital and easily accessible by road, rail and air. There is also adequate free parking available for delegates using their own transport. Excellent refreshments are available and our Chef would be happy to discuss bespoke catering needs and offer suggested menus. Bar facilities are also available upon request. Delegates can take time out to have a relaxing walk around the extensive grounds in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Our gardens attract visitors from all over the country. Decorative plant and floral arrangements can be supplied for events and can be inspected in the large greenhouse situated in the walled gardens.

Wilton Park Conference Centre

Steyning Road Wiston Steyning Sussex, BN44 3DZ

Country house

Wilton Park is an ideal venue for conferences, training or corporate events and our facilities are available for your exclusive use. Talk to our experienced team who will be happy to help. From the small and intimate Boardroom, to the spacious and elegant Conference Room, Wilton Park has a variety of rooms suitable for all your needs. All meeting rooms benefit from natural light and, subject to numbers, exclusive use of the facility is available for your privacy and security. Wilton Park also offers full business centre services, a courier and airport pick-up service for all your business needs. A dedicated events manager will greet you on arrival and take care of your requirements throughout your stay.

Hatswell Meadows

West Tosberry Farm, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, UK, EX39 6EH

Country house
·40 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Welcome to Hatswell Meadows! Hatswell Meadows is a stylish and charming, luxury holiday cottage in the heart of Devon in the UK with a spacious feel - a true home away from home. We fell in love with Hatswell Meadows the second we saw it, and we want you to do the same. Having been on one or two holidays ourselves(!) we know what makes a fabulous destination . We have designed and decorated every room with our own personal touch to create a unique holiday home ideal for holidays and celebrations all year round. The house, which sleeps 8/10, is designed and finished to the highest standards to effortlessly provide a unique blend of comfort and luxury in every season of the year. Hatswell Meadows has a timeless and classical atmosphere. An ideal venue for weddings, small conferences and business meetings, functions and parties.

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle Kenton, Exeter, UK, EX6 8JQ

Country house
·Hotel
·150 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Powderham Castle is an elegant family home. The Courtenay family have lived here for over 600 years and have a long history of hosting wonderful events and welcoming people to their magnificent home. Powderham is recognised as one of the Country’s leading venues. It has many unique qualities, ensuring memorable occasions for all who choose to hold events here. The Castle, built in 1392, is set amidst a beautiful Deer Park with breathtaking views across to the Exe Estuary. Its ancient woodland creates a peaceful setting where fallow deer graze and where grey herons and exotic egrets are a familiar sight around the lakes. The majestic State Rooms were originally designed to impress and continue to do so to this day. The vast Music Room is light and airy; with a splendid domed ceiling creating wonderful acoustics. The State Dining Room has an exceptionally warm and welcoming atmosphere and unlike some stately homes the fireplace and minstrel’s gallery are often used by guests. The splendid libraries are equally impressive, making it hard to choose which rooms to use. Every event and occasion is unique and we tailor our service and facilities to meet your special requirements. By working together we guarantee your event will be a success and one to be proud of. You can download our brochure giving room options and prices (two files) and terms and conditions below. Files are PDF format. You will require the Adobe reader to view the files.