STANBROOK ABBEY HOTEL, WR2 4TY 01905 832 940 | www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/stanbrookabbey Dating back to the early 16th century, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel is a former Grade II listed monastery which has retained many of its original features, including dramatic stone cloisters, Gothic stained-glass windows and a 100ft bell tower. Standing at the foot of the Malvern Hills, the property is located within a magnificent 26-acre estate with beautifully kept walled gardens and a path lined with weeping willows, leading to a tranquil and secluded lake that’s perfect for outdoor weddings. The hotel recently underwent a multi-million-pound renovation which introduced The Refectory restaurant and eight new bedrooms on the second floor and a further seven in the original schoolhouse bringing the grand hotel to 70 bedrooms. Celebrate in style Ceremonies can take place in The Callow Great Hall. This former chapel is the ideal setting for traditional weddings, with a captivating history and charming interior that would make a grand backdrop for any wedding. St Anne’s Hall (80) can also be used. Ideal for smaller weddings, it includes the use of the Library Bar and Balcony where your guests can relax and enjoy the views. The cosy East Room has an open fireplace and oak-beamed ceiling with room for 50 loved ones. Alternatively, the Brides Manor Lounge is available. Connected to the Callow Great Hall via a cloister and close to the tranquil Garden of Remembrance, the lounge of this Georgian-style manor house has private access and is ideal for cosy ceremonies. Receptions take place in The Garden Pavilion, a stone’s throw from the picturesque Willow Lake, which can seat up to 280 friends and family. We love... The hotel’s 13 function spaces, including a wine cellar and games room, reignite the historic feel of the abbey. HADLEY PARK HOUSE HOTEL, TF1 6QJ 01952 677 269 | www.hadleypark.co.uk Hadley Park House is an elegant Grade II listed property set within two acres of landscaped grounds. As you turn into the driveway of this romantic wedding venue, you can’t help but be impressed by this Georgian manor house. The secluded grounds include mature trees, manicured grass and a sunken-tiered lawn making it the ideal place to capture photographs. Once you step inside, the wood-panelled lounge, high ceilings and sash windows lend a sense of occasion to your special day and confirm why the venue was awarded ‘Best Historic Building in the West Midlands’ at the Wedding Industry Awards. Celebrate in style Most ceremonies are held in the atmospheric Conservatory, which has a colonial style, wooden shutters, ceiling drapes and room for 80 guests. The room can be dressed exactly how you would like, with chair covers and coloured sashes to complement your colour scheme. As the venue only holds one civil ceremony or civil partnership each day, the Conservatory will be personalised just for you. Evening receptions take place in the Mulliner Suite, which can accommodate up to 150 guests. This self-contained room has its own entrance and a well-stocked bar, meaning your guests can enjoy the celebrations until late into the evening. We love... These are three exclusively designed Honeymoon Suites, two in the main house and one in the West Wing. One of the suites in the original house boasts a four-poster bed and is swathed with luxury soft furnishings in rich blue and gold and a large bathroom with traditional roll top bath. 18
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