THE GREENWAY HOTEL & SPA, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE This 16th-century Elizabethan manor house is home to 21 elegant bedrooms and suites set in eight acres of landscaped grounds enjoying views of the surrounding countryside. The luxurious hotel offers 3AA rosette seasonal cuisine in the Garden Room Restaurant and the indulgent Elan spa with its extensive list of treatments is a must-visit with bridal spa membership available. Weddings take place for up to 60 loved ones seated at dinner and 120 evening guests. Exclusive use of the hotel can be booked but the property is also the perfect pick for smaller celebrations with the intimate wedding packages aimed at personal celebrations. A magnificent marquee with a panoramic wall and clear gable overlooking the manor is used to facilitate large weddings of up to 150 guests and provides an exclusive location in which to celebrate on a grand scale. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01242 862 352, www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com ❤ WE LOVE… that the Elan spa is the perfect destination for a hen party. Full use of the facilities can be enjoyed including a 30-minute treatment and a glass of champagne for £80 per person. DE VERE COTSWOLD WATER PARK, SOUTH CERNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE Part of the De Vere collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, this property has recently unveiled a £700,000 refurbishment to its Kingfisher and Drake event suites. Both have been refreshed to include modern amenities and the latest technologies to bring them in line with the company’s innovative Smart Space meetings concept. The new design in both suites includes exposed Cotswold stone walls and feature panelling to complement the surrounding natural landscape, bringing it in line with De Vere’s distinctly British aesthetic. The Kingfisher Suite, one of the property’s largest spaces, can host up to 370 people or it can be split into three sections to accommodate smaller groups. The suite offers 300 metres of flexible floor space that can easily be tailored to suit any event. The area also has its own entrance, ensuring privacy and exclusivity for guests. The suite offers direct access to an outdoor decking area and an indoor adjoining bar. The Kingfisher Suite provides free superfast Wi-Fi up to 100Mb, a PA system and a built-in projector and screen. The Drake Suite offers flexible seating options ideal for private dinners or smaller celebrations for up to 126 guests. The space also offers a built-in projector and screen and a private breakout area that acts as a welcoming spot for arrival drinks or a portable bar. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01285 864 000, www.devere.co.uk/cotswold-water-park-hotel ❤ WE LOVE… the natural environment surrounding the hotel. 19 LOCAL VENUES
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