The Burford room is ideally located on the ground floor with direct access to the gardens and natural daylight. It has a maximum boardroom capacity of 20.
Newly refurbished, complete with three screens (to suit any lay-out), built-in audio, repeater screens and air conditioning the Wotton Suite is our premier conference and event space. The high ceilings and direct loading access allow for bespoke staging and projection units in a variety of set ups to meet your requirements.
The Evelyn Suite is south facing, light and airy with large windows which allow daylight to fill the air-conditioned room. Positioned on the ground floor, guests have easy access to our beautiful rear gardens. The Evelyn suite comes with air conditioning, projector and screen and room to accommodate bespoke staging and projection units.
This elegant room has recently been refurbished & is located in the main house, is has plenty of natural daylight & doors leading onto its own private patio and garden. Close to the main reception, restaurant & cloakroom facilities.
The Lady Hamilton is an ideal location for private meetings or dining. It offers a quiet location on the 1st floor in the house, close to the reception, restaurant and cloakroom facilities. It is fully air-conditioned with a purpose built Boardroom table, ideal for executive board meetings.
Our premiere mansion house executive boardroom, this space is filled with character thanks to the original features, including large fireplace and arched windows overlooking the Italian Gardens. The room comes with a large plasma screen to marry the luxurious room with the practical needs for your meeting or event.
Our newly refurbished modern spaces built with conferences in mind. Bright and fresh complete with air conditioning comfy seating, USB and power point access in the tables, large wirelessly connectable Smart Screens with touch screen and set in our Crisis coffee lounge
The River Room offers relaxing river views with its own private entrance, cloakroom and has natural daylight. Ideal for meetings that require pre- course registration facilities. It has a maximum boardroom capacity of 16.
With vaulted ceilings and marble fireplaces this 17th century space is steeped in history and is our signature dining space sure to give the wow factor to set any event apart. The Old Library also features a full bar making it perfect for drinks receptions and private dining.
Located on the ground floor it has air conditioning and plenty of natural daylight with French doors leading onto our beautiful garden area. This stunning room boasts high ceiling and uninterrupted floor space making it ideal for large groups.
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