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- 2. At Venues Event Management we never stop learning, we pride ourselves on our extensive venue knowledge and are never complacent. Here are a few venues that just ‘are exclusive’!!
- 3. The Wowhouse Company - offers one of their properties www.wowhousecompany.com 01242 220006 Tregulland Barn & Cottage Launceston, Cornwall Six en-suite bedrooms in the Cottage and A Snug in The Cottage with a fireplace, Outdoors you will find 16 acres of private five in the Barn. Eleven bathrooms, many leather sofa, armchairs, and animal skin rug, grounds which include landscaped areas and with rainfall showers, wetrooms and rolltop perfect for quiet reading time. Utility rooms an orchard. An outdoor play area for children baths. Two state-of-the-art kitchens, both with separate rainfall shower rooms, and a tree swing. A wooded stream leads down complete with cooking equipment, and recycling facilities, and washing machines to a lake where you can take out a rowing boat table settings for multicourse dinners of 24 and tumble driers. A Drying Room with or go fishing (there are plenty of Carp weighing people. A celebration dining room in The storage for boards and wetsuits. over 20lbs). The grounds are rich in wildlife so Cottage seating 24 at a 5.5m Douglas Fir A Snug in The Cottage with a fireplace, you may spot an otter going down the river, or table, and a large open plan kitchen and leather sofa, armchairs, and animal skin rug, even a kingfisher. The first and only indoor fresh dining area in The Barn, also seating 24 perfect for quiet reading time. In The Barn water swimming pool in the UK, 12x5 metres and perfect for chef demonstrations. Two there is the Map Room, covered with maps and in its own pool house, beautiful for night large entertaining and relaxing rooms: the (as you would expect), and with a leather- swims or throw open the doors on a sunny day. Sun Room in the Cottage with floor to topped desk, desk chair, round table, and Additional Services: ceiling bi-folding doors on three sides, and comfy chair, great for some alone time or Concierge service. the gabled Granary in The Barn. In here is planning a trip out. Utility rooms with Babysitting and child care a bespoke widescreen Wood Burning separate rainfall shower rooms, recycling Chef service for celebration meals stove (Tregulland has four woodburning facilities, and washing machines and tumble Picnic hampers, wine deliveries, home-made stoves in total), and an HD cinema film driers. A Drying Room with storage for meals and local provisions. projection screen. boards and wetsuits. Yoga and personal training Massage and spa treatments
- 4. The Wowhouse Company www.wowhousecompany.com 01242 220006 Roshven House Roshven, Nr Fort William Roshven is a magnificent house situated on a extremely comfortable. Suffice to say it has There are 40 acres of grounds, a huge flat lawn secluded and private beach. Sleeping up to 20 underfloor heating, each of the 10 available which is ideal for sports or a marquee and a guests in 10 bedrooms with bathrooms, the bedrooms has its own bathroom, it has a recently created formal garden and hills with property has just been renovated to a very high beautiful drawing room and library on the 1st Mature trees, azaleas and rhododendrons. At the standard. A mix of traditional and modern, with floor. The dining room can seat 26 and has three west end of the lawn is a large beautiful sandy underfloor heating, contemporary art and yet with French windows facing the sea. All but one beach, with an island. It is unusual that anyone open fires, a beautiful panelled library and four bedroom looks onto the sea, and there is a wet else is on the beach. The whole bay is a complete poster beds. The house looks across to the room with a drench shower that has a glass front playground for all ages. Hebridean islands of Eigg, Rum, Muck and in the on the top of the building; everyone is awestruck Included Services: distance Skye, a view that would be hard to beat. by this room. The walls display a good collection All linens, utilities and firewood With activities ranging from canoeing, picnicking of Scottish contemporary art, much of which has Daily housekeeping of public rooms on beaches only accessible by boat, fishing, hill been commissioned especially. Works by Jock Cook walking or driving around the west coast and Mcfadyn, James Morrison, Frances MacDonald, House manager islands, guests will have a considerable list of Oona Campbell, Ethel Walker and many others. Use of a RIB with skipper pursuits to choose from. The house is an Have a big formal dinner one night, get the local Additional Services: attractive Victorian castellated mansion, started musicians in and dance a few Scottish reels. Airport transfers in 1852 by the well-known artist Jemima Take some canoes out and have a daylong Catering of all meals Blackburn and her husband Hugh. Rebuilt from expedition to Arisaig with waifs and strays going Helicopter transfers from the airport top to bottom between early 2007 and 2010 it is ahead in the boat to get a BBQ going on Rhu Sourcing of local ingredients beach. Massage and beauty treatments
- 5. The Wowhouse Company www.wowhousecompany.com 01242 220006 New Court Park Lugwardine, Hertfordshire New Court as it stands today is an 18th century To the rear of the House is a self-contained Shower room. Grade II* listed manor house with earlier Tudor courtyard with 3 cottages to which guests will not Twin bedroom. origins. The Manor of Lugwardine dates back to have access. Guest privacy will be respected and Bathroom with raised bath. William the Conqueror. In the 13th century it was maintained throughout their stay. Wc. given to the notorious Simon de Montfort who was Ground Floor: 1 double bedroom. killed at the Battle of Evesham in 1265. It was then Portico entrance. Second Floor: passed to Lord Chandos and by descent through Reception hall with Boudoir grand piano and. Small kitchen. Lord Beauchamp to the Rede Family. In a Deed of Period, working fireplace in sitting room. Family bedroom with double bed, en-suite 1572, William Rede built the east wing of the Two cloakrooms. bathroom plus 2 single beds for occasional House. The entrance hall with its Rococo Kitchen with double oven and dishwasher use by children. plasterwork ceiling was built in 1751. In 1808- adjoining Butler’s Pantry with American Family bedroom with double bed with en-suite 1809, the Regency west wing was added and fridge/freezer. bathroom plus 2 single beds for occasional designed by Henry Seward, a pupil of Sir John Drawing room with TV and DVD. use by children. Soane, the surveyor of works & buildings to the Dining room with seating for 24 guests. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Crown. At the same time he ‘Gothicised’ the entire First Floor: The Grounds exterior of the House, giving it the character which Four-poster bedroom with oak panelled walls. The House sits in 40 acres of its own it retains today. The accommodation is in the front Kitchenette with dining table. parkland. Guests will have use of a large lawn of the property and guests will have exclusive use 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. to the west side of the House. of the grounds they overlook. 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room Terrace and veranda. Ample parking.
- 6. Landed Houses [email protected]. Canon Pyon Lodge Herefordshire Built in the era of elegance, Canon Pyon is a Enclosed by the walls of The Lodge, the sheltered The house was launched onto the rental market house of luxury, serenity and sophisticated Zen garden, complete with hot tub, provides a in the summer of 2007, following an extensive indulgence. Even with a full quota of 30 relaxing spot to relax whatever the time of year. So six-month refurbishment project. It is now a guests, it is impossible for The Lodge to feel all in all it’s just as perfect for nature lovers who are vibrant modern home with definite wow factor - overrun. Its 12 en-suite bedrooms, three large keen to spot the wildlife the orchards have to offer – stylish, sunny and spacious - yet with the best of communal rooms, spacious kitchen and pheasants, squirrels and rabbits – as it is summer its period features intact, including beautiful expansive grounds, mean there’s more than parties. While set in eight acres of grounds, fireplaces, intricate architraves and a enough room for one and all. However don’t surrounded by the rolling Herefordshire countryside, handsome, oak-panelled dining room. Three think that space is all this Edwardian mansion The Lodge is in no way isolated. Just 5 miles from reception rooms, a newly-installed luxury has to offer. Making sure that no detail has the cathedral city of Hereford, it offers the best of kitchen with an Aga, a keyhole-shaped been overlooked in its design, The Lodge’s both worlds. The serenity of its seclusion with all the swimming pool, tennis court, gym and a games décor and finish are the embodiment of trappings of a city close to hand. To make the most barn make this a heavenly venue for a large luxurious living. Although The Lodge’s of your time in Herefordshire and for your group. Alternatively, you can take over the grounds include seven acres of fruit orchards, convenience, we would advise driving to The Lodge. house for a business function. The state-of-the- more immediately, the house is surrounded However as long as some of your guests do so, art electronic presentation screen in the dining by an acre-sized traditional English country others may take advantage of the direct trains to room, the huge oak table seating up to 28 and garden. A traditional country garden that Hereford from London Paddington or if coming from the wi-fi broadband throughout the house make boasts beautifully manicured lawns further away, Bristol or Birmingham airport are it the perfect venue for a corporate/team- and lovingly tended flowerbeds. approximately 70 miles from the house. building exercise or a board meeting.
- 7. Landed Houses [email protected]. Eggesford Barton House Eggesford Barton, Devon The house surrounds a large garden courtyard indoor games room with Nintendo Wii, table place to watch wildlife (including kingfishers and and is full of charm and character with pretty tennis and a pool table. A resident health and otters). Georgian arched windows, exposed oak beauty therapist is available. Mountain biking and horse riding are also beams, original fireplaces and quirky sloping Eggesford Barton house is arranged around popular in Eggesford. floors. Carefully converted and renovated, the an enclosed courtyard with cobbled pathways It’s a pleasant stroll through the woodland and rooms are tastefully furnished in a manner and lawned gardens. Close to the house in an pastureland to the River Taw, where 800 sympathetic to the style of the property and the enclosed outdoor play area. The Barton is set metres of river frontage awaits guests, and you house readily accommodates 26 guests. within 30 acres of park and woodland; brilliant might catch a salmon or trout if you are lucky. The countryside surrounding Eggesford Barton for the on site archery, or grand battles of Guests are requested to bring their own tackle House is quite beautiful with Eggesford Forest laser shooting. We can also offer clay pigeon and we suggest you bring waders to get to the and the Tarka Trail on the doorstep, spectacular shooting on site. best pools. surfing beaches like Croyde and Saunton There is plenty to do in the area, Eggesford The wonderful beaches of North Devon are Sands to the North, Exmoor to the East and Barton is perfectly placed between Dartmoor within an hour’s drive of Eggesford. Saunton Dartmoor to the West. We hope you decide to and Exmoor, on the 180 mile long Tarka Trail. Sands (National trust beach where dog walking stay with us. There is also excellent walking to be done is allowed all year through), Woolacombe and Accommodation at the Barton is flexible. It straight from the Barton on trails and footpaths Croyde offer some of the best surfing in the sleeps up to 26 in 12 bedrooms with 8 to Eggesford and Haywood Forest, where you country. bathrooms. Downstairs there are kitchens, living can see the ancient Mott & Bailey. The area rooms and dining rooms. There is also an by the River Taw is unspoilt and an ideal
- 8. Landed Houses [email protected]. The Old Vicarage Malborough, Nr Salcombe, South Devon The Old Vicargage was built in the 1800’s, next to The Old Vicarage is in a great location for The Old Vicarage is available on a self- All Saints Church which dates from the 1300’s. exploring Devon and Cornwall, plus it is close to catered, or fully-catered basis for large parties The house and church are set in the village of Salcombe and kingsbridge. There’s plenty to do of up to 75 people. Malborough, a few miles from Salcombe in the in the area; the beach is barely a mile away, The property has been recently fully renovated South Hams. where you can water-ski, windsurf and sea to a very high standard, retaining the character The Vicarage has extensive and flexible kayak. You can also hire a boat at Salcombe of the original building, but introducing a lavish accommodation. The main house sleeps up to 22 and kite surf. level of comforts and facilities to ensure you in 8 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Across There is first class horse racing at Exeter and and your guests feel pampered and indulged! the estate up to 80 can be accommodated; 22 in Newton Abbott, plus great days out at Paignton Enjoy the exclusive use of The Old Vicarage's the old Vicarage, 16 in the East Wing and 26 in Zoo or Dartmoor Wildlife Park. delightful reception rooms and gardens for a Malborough House, located 100 yards away. A few more activities include the following, Golf private and confidential meeting or conference. The main dining room just off the kitchen, seats 24 at Thurlestone, Bigbury & Dartmouth. Visit the There is a post office and garage with a small and we can also convert the Brown Lounge to a cathedral cities of Exeter & Plymouth. Enjoy supermarket close by the Old Vicarage, dining room for 40 on four round tables of ten. The rugby at Exeter Chiefs or Plymouth Albion or the together with two public houses and The Lodge house has a large terrace, perfect for al fresco local teams of Salcombe and Kingsbridge. Hotel. In addition two further holiday cottages dining, and generous gardens allowing room for a Enjoy a dinner dance at the famous Art Deco each accomodating 6 guests are also available marquee should you want one. Burgh Island Hotel. to rent.
- 9. Tyringham Hall Tyringham Hall stands in Lutyens’ formal laid out Tyringham Hall, is a green-domed building gardens with a tree-lined drive leading past the originally designed by Sir John Soane in 1792. deer park in front of the house. The façade Later additions by Edwin Lutyens in 1924 include features stone columns with twin sphinx by the the magnificent Bathing Pavilion, Temple of Music, entrance porch. Rose Garden and, purportedly, the largest pool in This unique privately owned home has 32- Western Europe (72m). bedrooms. Tyringham Hall is located near Tyringham Hall stands in Lutyens’ formal laid out Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire and is gardens with a tree-lined drive leading past the represented by Stately Affair. deer park to a gravel sweep in front of the house. In 2001 Tyringham Hall was purchased by The façade features stone columns with sphinx wealthy real estate heir Anton Bilton and his wife either side of the entrance porch leading to the Lisa Barbuscia-Bilton. Since 2004 they have reception rooms. The Temple of Music keeps a invested around £10 million in renovating Welte-Philharmonic Organ. Tyringham Hall.
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