SOUTH AND WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE Spotlight on... LLANTHONY SECUNDA PRIORY, GLOUCESTER Llanthony Secunda Priory is situated just a short walk from Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Quays. The unique city-centre location offers a variety of nearby accommodation options within easy walking distance of the venue. Bursting with character and history, the medieval ruins and beautifully restored Grade 1 listed buildings are set within five acres of picturesque grounds. The Victorian Farmhouse, cattle pond, grassy lawns and veteran trees create a beautiful backdrop for weddings and big-day photographs and with its scenic location alongside the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, couples have the option to arrive by boat. This exclusive-use, dry-hire wedding venue provides the perfect option for couples who wish to create a personal day. The flexible and intimate spaces are brimming with character and history and can cater for a simple ceremony, a vintage-style afternoon tea or a glamorous wedding reception. Ceremonies take place in The Lady Margaret Hall beneath a beautiful timber-framed roof that has been recently restored using traditional techniques. With high ceilings and full-length medieval windows allowing daylight to pour in, the hall has a spacious and historical feel. It offers a treasure trove of photo opportunities and can host up to 60 loved ones for ceremonies, the wedding breakfast and drinks receptions. Additional features are wireless speakers, full ventilation and underfloor heating, a platform lift to the first floor, an accessible toilet and Wi-Fi. For the wedding breakfast, it can hold up to ten 5ft round tables with two rectangular tables plus 60 upholstered dining chairs. An easel for the table plan is provided plus a cake stand and knife and table number stands. Receptions take place in The Henry Dene Hall, a Grade I listed Tudor brick building that has been lovingly restored with high ceilings flooding the space with natural daylight. It’s the largest and most flexible self-contained event space in the venue hosting up to 80 guests for ceremonies, the wedding breakfast and the seated reception. For standing receptions and the evening disco, it can welcome up to 140 guests. It benefits from an integrated PA system with a handheld microphone, full ventilation and heating, roof lights with remote control blinds and Wi-Fi. For the wedding breakfast, it can hold up to ten 5ft round tables, two rectangular tables and up to 80 upholstered dining chairs. Again, an easel and cake stand can be provided. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01452 563 499, https://llanthonysecunda.org We love... the beautiful garden courtyard. We open the doors to some of the finest wedding venues WHAT’S NEW? The Greenway Hotel and Spa, a quintessential escape set in eight acres located near the Regency town of Cheltenham has enjoyed a £1.2 million renovation. Tucked away on the outskirts of the rolling Cotswolds, The Eden Hotel Collection has stylishly refurbished all 21 bedrooms at The Greenway Hotel and Spa with each now boasting its own unique colour palette, personality and characteristics. The extensive renovation project, led by director of The Eden Hotel Collection Marian Cartter, who heads up the group’s design team, assisted by renowned interior designer, Lucy Yarwood, combines the hotel’s natural rural setting with its rich history and enchanting period features such as original stone windows and roaring fireplaces. Room layouts within the hotel have also been altered to create larger, more elevated spaces and expansive bathrooms, placing the guest experience very much at the forefront. Some of the distinct design schemes introduced include opulent marble bathrooms with features such as classic roll-top baths and elegant brassware, whilst others have drawn on existing features to build a sumptuous design unique to each room. Interior designer Lucy Yarwood says, “We’re thrilled with the results and can’t wait to show our guests. Each room is different which makes it exciting when guests walk in. For instance, one of our bedrooms already had a lovely fireplace featuring tiles with birds on, which we thought was stunning but needed elevating, so we matched it to a feather-print headboard on the bed. What we have strived to do is create a classic style with a contemporary twist which combines the history of the building with our modern approach to the guest experience. It needs to work for the guest as well as for the room, so everything has been considered with them in mind.” The Eden Hotel Collection has worked with artisan and local suppliers including Leicestershire-based Wreake Valley Craftsmen to create bespoke joinery such as bedside tables, desks and wardrobes; as well as renowned Kidderminster manufacturer, Brintons, who have provided the wool carpets. It has also worked with West Bromwich-based furniture and soft furnishing manufacturer Jameson Seating to re-upholster and re-use existing furniture including sofas and wardrobes to align with the group’s sustainable goals. Midlands firm Builtec Developments Limited, based in Leamington Spa, was awarded the contract for the refurbishment programme. Mark Chambers, group managing director of The Eden Hotel Collection, added: “As custodians of great buildings, we are thrilled to bring this manor house back to life for our guests to enjoy. It’s been a tough few years for the hospitality industry but we are proud to build on our strategic programme of investment across the group as we continue to improve the quality of the visitor experience.” To book, visit www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com LOCAL VENUES 23
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