Dower House Weddings

History

Built in the 15th century the Dower House of Knaresborough has a full and Vibrant history.

It has been known by several names, three of these being ‘Lylley Hall’ in the 1500’s. ‘Bond End House’ between 1750 and 1910, and ‘The Dower House’ from approximately 1911.

The house is situated in Bond End in the area of Knaresborough known as ‘Tentergate’. In medieval times, this was the area where the bondsmen or serfs of the town lived – hence the name Bond End.

Records have been tracked back in the Slingsby Archives to 1541, when a clear entry has been found of a lease from “Thomas Slingsby of Scriven to Richard Slater and Margaret his wife of ‘Lylley Hall’, barn and kiln in the area of Tentergate”. The Slingsbys are an old well-known Yorkshire family and at one period they were one of the largest landowning families of the north of England. Sir William Slingsby discovered the ‘Tewitt Well’ in Harrogate in 1571. Sir Henry Slingsby was a prominent Royalist during the Civil War and was executed on the 8th June, 1658, being the last person to have his head exhibited on Micklegate Bar in York.

Although the house is now called Dower House and was attached to the Slingsby estate, there is no record of any Dowager Lady Slingsby having lived here. The last person connected to the Slingsby estate to live in the house was the agent Mr F.A Hartley who resided here from 1904 to 1938.

It was some years later that the house, now a grade II listed building, was brought and gradually converted into the hotel of character that it is today.

Perfect Location

The hotel is idyllically situated in the market town of Knaresborough, with its many ancient walkways, cobbled alleyways and historic buildings. Knaresborough is surrounded by some of the most varied and beautiful scenery to be found anywhere in the whole of the United Kingdom.

The town itself is just a stone’s throw away from the cosmopolitan centre of Harrogate, Leeds and York and is situated just 4 miles from the A1. The town is also served by all major road networks and just 25 minutes from Leeds/Bradford airport.

The location and surroundings make it a perfect place for holding small and intimate or large celebration. I do hope you will consider choosing Dower House Hotel & Spa as the venue for your wedding and can assure you our personal service experience and attention to detail will make your day very special.

Bedrooms

Should you have guests who wish to stay overnight, the hotel has a selection of 29 en suite bedrooms of varying styles. Bedrooms are ground and first floor, and we even have a private cottage in the gardens hidden away from it all.

If your guests wish to make a weekend break whilst enjoying your wedding reception we can offer exclusive accommodation rates. Subject to availability.

How we can help…

Congratulations on your engagement!

We are delighted you are considering Dower House Hotel for your wedding day. We understand the importance of your special day and can assure you of our experience, total commitment and personal attention to help you create the perfect wedding.

Whether summer or winter, the grounds and the house make for a memorable and fantastic setting for all your guests to enjoy. In the summer months imagine Pimm’s cocktails and canapés on the lawn, followed by glorious food and a barbeque in the evening, with dancing into the small hours. For those winter weddings, mulled wine served to you by our roaring log fires.

Our team of chefs have created a selection of wedding menus for you and your guests to enjoy. Put this together with our extensive wine and cocktail menus, friendly atmosphere and professional service we are sure you and your guests will have a day to remember.

We will provide you with your own dedicated Wedding Planner who will look after you every step of the way. From your initial booking through to the finer details of the day itself Dower House Hotel & Spa will also provide you with your own Wedding Day Manager & professional, friendly staff. This ensures that the whole experience goes exactly the way you planned. Your Wedding Day Manager is on-site to offer support & will gladly undertake the role of toastmaster.

Wedding Packages

Bronze Wedding

Includes

Drinks Reception – one glass of Bucks Fizz or Bottled Beer per person Three course Wedding Breakfast Coffee & Chocolates One Glass of Wine per Guest Sparkling Wine for the Wedding Toast Hot Sandwich Evening Buffet ~ Cake Stand & Knife Red Carpet White Table Linen & Napkins White Chair Covers with Colour Co-ordinating Sash Music Sound System Wedding Planner & Wedding Day Manager Grounds & Gardens for Photography Preferential Accommodation Rate for your Guests Room Hire

£55.00 per person (add £4.00 per person for Canapes)

Additional Evening guests £15.00 per person

Silver Wedding

Includes

Drinks Reception – one glass of Sparkling Wine, Kir, or Bottled Beer per person Three course Wedding Breakfast Coffee & Chocolates Two Glasses of Wine per Guest Sparkling Wine for the Wedding Toast Five-choice Evening Buffet ~ Cake Stand & Knife Red Carpet White Table Linen & Napkins White Chair Covers with Colour Co-ordinating Sash Music Sound System Wedding Planner & Wedding Day Manager Grounds & Gardens for Photography Preferential Accommodation Rate for your Guests Room Hire

£65.00 per person (add £4.00 per person for Canapes)

Additional Evening guests £15.00 per person

Gold Wedding

Includes

Drinks Reception – one glass of Prosecco, Sangria or Bottled Beer per person Three course Wedding Breakfast Coffee & Chocolates Two Glasses of Wine per Guest Champagne for the Wedding Toast Seven-choice Evening Buffet ~ Cake Stand & Knife Red Carpet White Table Linen & Napkins White Chair Covers with Colour Co-ordinating Sash Music Sound System Wedding Planner & Wedding Day Manager Grounds & Gardens for Photography Preferential Accommodation Rate for your Guests Room Hire

£75.00 per person (add £4.00 per person for Canapes)

Additional Evening guests £20.00 per person

Platinum Wedding

Includes

Drinks Reception – one glass of Champagnes per person Chef’s finest Selection of Canapes Three course Wedding Breakfast Coffee & Chocolates ½ bottle of Wine per Guest Champagne Wedding Toast Nine-choice Evening Buffet ~ Cake Stand & Knife Red Carpet White Table Linen & Napkins White Chair Covers with Colour Co-ordinating Sash Music Sound System Wedding Planner & Wedding Day Manager Grounds & Gardens for Photography Preferential Accommodation Rate for your Guests Room Hire Bridal Suite DJ

£95.00 per person Additional Evening guests £20.00 per person

Minimum number of 45 guests

Wedding Afternoon Tea

Includes

Drinks Reception – one glass of Bucks Fizz or Bottled Beer per person Afternoon Tea Tower A selection of our own Miniature Desserts and Sweet Treats Prosecco Wedding Toast

Cake Stand & Knife Red Carpet White Table Linen & Napkins White Chair Covers with Colour Co-ordinating Sash Music Sound System Wedding Planner & Wedding Day Manager Grounds & Gardens for Photography Preferential Accommodation Rate for your Guests Room Hire

Afternoon Tea

Traditional English Finger Sandwiches A selection of our own Miniature Desserts and Sweet Treats Warmed handmade fruit scones with Cornish clotted cream and Strawberry Jam Artisan sausage rolls Savoury Tartlets A choice of Harrogate Teas and freshly ground coffee

£40.00 per person

Outdoor Weddings Includes

Drinks Reception – one glass of Pimm’s & Lemonade, Sangria or Bottled Beer per person BBQ or Hogg Roast Wedding Breakfast ½ Bottle of Wine per Guest Sparkling Wine for the Wedding Toast Hot Sandwich Evening Buffet ~ Cake Stand & Knife Red Carpet White Table Linen & Napkins White Chair Covers with Colour Co-ordinating Sash Music Sound System Wedding Planner & Wedding Day Manager Grounds & Gardens for Photography Preferential Accommodation Rate for your Guests Room Hire

£65.00 per person (add £4.00 per person for Canapes)

Additional Evening guests £15.00 per person

Available July, August & September

Winter Weddings Includes

£44.00 per person (add £4.00 per person for Canapes)

Additional Evening guests £10.00 per person

Available Sunday – Friday November, January, February or March

Canape Selection

Cold

Chicken Liver Pate on Melba Toast

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade

Prawn Parcel with Lemon Oil

Pear and Yorkshire Blue Cheese Crostini

Mini Lamb Kofta with Mint Sauce

Welsh Rarebit on Toast with a Mustard Relish

Yorkshire Pudding filled with Beef and Horseradish

Chicken Satay Skewers

Mini Fish Goujons n Chips with Homemade Tartare Sauce

Mini Hamburger with a Spicy Tomato Relish

Tartlet of Goats Cheese & Red Onion Marmalade

Homemade Onion Bhaji’s

Mini Vegetable Spring Roll

Baby Cod and Pancetta Fishcakes

Choose a selection of 4 options £ 4.00 per person

Choose a selection of 6 options £ 6.25 per person

Wedding Breakfast Intermediate Course

Soups

All soups can be taken as an intermediate course for an additional £6.00 per person

Slow Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup with Basil Crostini

Cockie Leekie Soup with Crispy Fried Leeks

Creamed Wild Mushroom Soup with Tarragon Dumplings

French Onion Soup with a Parmesan Crouton

Sorbet

All sorbets can be taken as an intermediate course for an additional £6.00 per person

Champagne Sorbet with a White Peach Coulis

Raspberry Sorbet with Blackcurrant Puree

Green Apple Sorbet & Raisin Coulis

Lemon Sorbet with Lime Syrup

Mango Sorbet & Passion Fruit Coulis

Wedding Breakfast Bronze Winter Please select one option per course To Start Your choice of soup Slow Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup with Basil Crostini Cockie Leekie Soup with Crispy Fried Leeks Creamed Wild Mushroom Soup with Tarragon Dumplings French Onion Soup with a Parmesan Crouton

Half a Galia Melon, Berry Compote, Mint & Sorbet

Smooth Chicken Liver Parfait, Homemade Chutney, Toasted Brioche

The Dower House Prawn Cocktail

Crab Cakes with Thai Spices, Chilli Dipping Sauce

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Tian, Basil Oil & Balsamic Dressing

~ To Follow Cumberland Sausage Ring on Grain Mustard Mash, Caramelised Onions, Rich Red Wine Sauce

Pan Roast Chicken Breast with Spring Onion Mash, Bacon, Mushroom & Button Onion Jus

Carved Pork Loin with Yorkshire Pudding, Mustard Mash, Cider & Herb Roasted Gravy

Herb Crusted Roast Salmon Supreme, Crushed New Potatoes, Coriander Butter Sauce

~All main courses are served with vegetables of the season~

~ To Finish Traditional Jam Sponge, Double Cream Custard

Profiteroles with White & Dark Chocolate Sauce

Vanilla Cheesecake, Raspberries & Raspberry Coulis

Rich Belgian Chocolate Truffle, Rum & Raisin Ice Cream

Lemon Tart with Fresh Strawberries, Vanilla Ice Cream

Wedding Breakfast Silver Please select one option per course To Start Your choice of soup Slow Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup with Basil Crostini Cockie Leekie Soup with Crispy Fried Leeks Creamed Wild Mushroom Soup with Tarragon Dumplings French Onion Soup with a Parmesan Crouton

Warm Salad of Chicken & Chorizo, Wild Rocket & Mesclun Leaves, Balsamic & Chilli Dressing Warm Fillet of Red Mullet, Salad Niçoise Chicken Caesar Salad, Baby Gem, Pancetta & Parmesan Smooth Chicken Liver Parfait, Homemade Chutney, Toasted Brioche Goats Cheese & Sun Blushed Tomato Tart, Micro Herb Garnish ~ To Follow Roast Chicken Breast wrapped in Smoked Bacon, Filled with Sage & Onion Stuffing, Duck Fat Potatoes, Roast Gravy

Roast Sirloin of Yorkshire Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes, Traditional Gravy

Pan Fried Pork Escalope filled with Smoked Applewood Cheese, Wrapped in Pancetta, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Tomato Stew

Poached Plaice Fillet filled with Smoked Salmon Mousseline, Lime & Tomato Concasse Butter Sauce

~All main courses are served with vegetables of the season~ ~ To Finish Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

French Apple Tart with Pear Anglaise, Caramel Ice Cream

Chocolate & Orange Tart, Citrus Syrup, Chantilly Cream

White Chocolate Cheesecake, Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

Lemon Tart with Fresh Strawberries, Vanilla Ice Cream

Wedding Breakfast Gold & Platinum Please select one option per course To Start Your choice of soup Slow Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup with Basil Crostini Cockie Leekie Soup with Crispy Fried Leeks Creamed Wild Mushroom Soup with Tarragon Dumplings French Onion Soup with a Parmesan Crouton

Supreme of Smoked Salmon with Sweet & Sour Red Onions, Chive Yoghurt Deep Fried Camembert with Cranberry Relish, Dressed Wild Leaves Warm Salad of Chicken & Chorizo, Wild Rocket & Mesclun Leaves, Balsamic & Chilli Dressing Italian Platter of Buffalo Mozzarella, Parma Ham, Marinated Plum Tomato Goats Cheese & Sun Blushed Tomato Tart, Micro Herb Garnish ~ To Follow Pan Fried Chicken Breast filled with Parma Ham Farce, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Diane Sauce

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Honey Scented Jus

Honey Duck Breast with Kirsche soaked Cherry Sauce, Herb Roasted Chateau Potatoes

Pan Fried Sea Bass Fillet with Parma Ham wrapped Asparagus, Roasted New Potatoes, Pancetta Cream Sauce

Pan Fried Fillet of Beef with Roasted Shallots and Wild Mushrooms, Fondant Potato, Port Wine Sauce (Platinum Only)

Fillet of Atlantic Halibut, Pea and Charred Artichoke Risotto, Crab Bon Bons (Platinum Only)

~All main courses are served with vegetables of the season~ ~ To Finish Spiced Apple & Sultana Crumble, Vanilla Crème Anglaise Classical Crème Brulee, Shortbread Biscuit Chocolate & Orange Tart, Citrus Syrup, Chantilly Cream Apple & Caramel Cheesecake, Honeycomb Ice Cream Homemade Bakewell Tart, Vanilla Anglaise, Cherry Ice Cream

Outdoor Wedding Menu BBQ Grilled Cumberland Sausages

Homemade Beef Burgers

Marinated Chicken Kebabs

Lamb Koftas

Waldorf Salad Green Bean, Chick pea & Sweet Chilli, BLT Salad, garlic herb croutons

Lemon & Coriander Cous Cous, Mixed Leaves

New Potato Salad with Chives & Red Onion, Spiced Potato Wedges

A Selection of Mini Desserts

(Minimum numbers of 60)

Hogg Roast

Hog Roast Marinated in cider, served in fresh baked bread buns, cider and apple sauce, stuffing and crispy crackling

Butterbean, Chorizo, Parsley Olive Oil Roast Sweet Potato & Chick Pea Salad Greek Salad Mediterranean Rice Salad (Minimum numbers of 60)

Wedding Breakfast

Vegetarian

To Start Please select one of the following starters

Half a Galia Melon, Berry Compote, Mint & Sorbet

Spinach & Roquefort Tart, Walnut & Sherry Vinaigrette

Salad of Wild Mushrooms & Artichoke, Wild Herb Leaves & Croutons

Provençale Vegetable Tian, Balsamic & Basil Dressing

To Follow Please select one of the following main courses

Gnocchi with Lemon Butter Sauce, Baby Vegetables, Charred Asparagus

Wild Mushroom & Spinach Risotto, Shaved Parmesan

Caramelised Onion Tart Tatin, Goats Cheese, Port Dressing

Spinach & Mushroom Lasagne, Mozzarella

Wedding Breakfast Buffet Bronze Winter

Selection of Breads Platter of Continental Meats Salmon Gravadlax with Prawns

Please select 2 hot dishes Beef, Ale & Mushroom Pie with Chunky Chips Chicken, Leek & Ham Pie with Creamed Potatoes Chicken Chasseur with Chive Buttered New Potatoes Thai Vegetable Curry & Rice Classic Beef Chilli with Rice and Nachos, Cucumber Minted Yoghurt

Waldorf Salad Butterbean, Chorizo, Parsley Olive Oil Roast Sweet Potato & Chick Pea Salad Greek Salad Mediterranean Rice Salad Seasonal Mixed Leaf Salad Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad oo0oo

Assiette of Desserts

Additional Main Course options £3.50 per person

Evening Buffet Menu

Silver 5 options Gold 7 options Platinum 9 options

Please select from the following

Selection of Sandwiches

Tortilla Wraps

Swaledale Sausage Rolls

Pork Pie with Homemade Pickles

Honey Glazed Chipolatas

Marinated Chicken Satay Skewers

Filo Wrapped Prawns, Sweet Chilli Dip

Indian Savoury Selection, Mint Yoghurt

Margherita Pizza Slices

Breaded Cheese Bites

Duck Spring Rolls

Nacho’s with Salsa, Guacamole & Dips

Potato Wedges

For a Lighter Evening Alternative Bronze Winter Please choose a selection of 2 Hot Sandwiches from the following Hot Roasted Pork Loin, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Crackling, Apple Sauce Swaledale Sausage, Homemade Chutney Hot Roast Topside of Yorkshire Beef, Sautéed Onions Beechwood Bacon, Tomato Ketchup Mozzarella, Sundried Tomato & Pesto American Hot Dog, Roscoff Onions, English Mustard

Served with Chunky Chips or Fries, Mixed Leaf Salad & Crunchy Coleslaw

Civil Marriages and Partnerships We are licensed for civil ceremonies and blessings (to book your civil ceremony please contact Harrogate District registrar on 01609 780780

The ceremony date (not the date of the booking) determines the fee. They cover the cost of the registration staff attending your ceremony and one certificate. They are payable in advance when notice is given and no later than three months before the ceremony. Fees are determined based on where and when your ceremony is held and is payable to the registration service. These fees are charged by the registration service for attendance at ceremonies only. Day Fee 2021- 2022 Monday to Friday £450 Saturday £550 Sunday or Bank Holiday £550

The hotel also charges a room hire for the Nidderdale Suite: Fee 2021/2022 Monday to Friday £300 Saturday or Bank Holiday £350 Sunday £250

Little Extras

White chair covers with co-ordinating sash £3.00 per chair Menu Tasting from £50.00 per couple Canape Selection from £4.00 per person Intermediate Course £6.00 per person Celebration Disco £350.00 Bring your own DJ £50.00 Extra Evening Guests from £10.00 per person

Accommodation

Should you have guests who wish to stay overnight, the hotel has a selection of 29 en suite bedrooms of varying styles and types, from well-appointed single bedded rooms, Classic Doubles, to Larger Suites. Everybody has their favourite. The rooms are situated on the ground and first floors, and we even have a private cottage in the gardens hidden away from it all with its own separate entrance.

If your guests wish to make a weekend break whilst enjoying your wedding reception we can offer exclusive accommodation rates. Subject to availability.

£99.00 per room per night for a Classic double/twin room

£89.00 per room per night for a Classic double/twin room if staying more than one night

£129.00 per room per night for a Larger double/twin room

£119.00 per room per night for a Larger double/twin room if staying more than one night

£79.00 per room per night for a Single room

Extra beds for children can be added to the Superior Larger Doubles for £10 per child per night

Residential guests are also free to use the superb facilities of our Imagine Spa.

Countdown to your special day After the proposal ❑ Provisionally set a date ❑ Tell friends and family ❑ Set a budget ❑ Provisionally book a ceremony and reception venue ❑ Contact registrars to check availability

Nine to twelve months before ❑ Confirm your ceremony and reception venue bookings ❑ Give your notice of marriage to registrars or contact Minister or other religious leader ❑ Take out wedding insurance ❑ Order your wedding dress ❑ Book your photographer / videographer ❑ Book your wedding music / entertainment ❑ Book your honeymoon ❑ Determine how many guests to invite

Six to nine months before ❑ Decide on your attendants ❑ Order outfits for attendants ❑ Arrange wedding transportation

Four to six months before ❑ Finalise your guest list ❑ Compile a gift list ❑ Check your passports are valid ❑ Set up hotel arrangements for out of town guests ❑ Choose and order your wedding rings ❑ Choose and order your wedding cake ❑ Choose a florist and order flowers ❑ Choose and order wedding stationery

Two to four months before ❑ Purchase all wedding accessories and going-away outfit ❑ Send out invitations / gift list details ❑ Confirm menu and drinks with reception venue ❑ Arrange order of service / readings / music for ceremony ❑ Choose a wedding guest book

One month to go ❑ Reconfirm all bookings ❑ Chase any guests who have not responded ❑ Have final dress fitting ❑ Buy gifts for the attendants ❑ Pay fees to registrars and confirm ceremony details ❑ Order currency for honeymoon ❑ Confirm numbers to caterers and prepare seating plan for reception ❑ Arrange for cake to be delivered

One week to go ❑ Call all bookings to confirm times ❑ Confirm all reception arrangements with venue ❑ Collect wedding dress and hire outfits ❑ Wrap gifts for the attendants ❑ Pack for your honeymoon

Day before ❑ Relax and have an early night!

Booking Information Should you wish to make a provisional booking we are able to hold your preferred date for a maximum of two weeks, giving you time to speak to your families and organise a wedding ceremony. Provisional bookings will be released if a non-refundable deposit of £400 is not received within 14 days of the initial enquiry. Six month’s prior to the wedding date a further 40% of the total cost of your wedding is required with the outstanding balance due six weeks prior to the wedding date.

Children aged between 3-12 years are charged at 50% of the package price. Babies and children up to the age of 3 are free of charge. Over 12’s are charged at the full package price.

Should you wish to offer a choice of two options (pre-orders required) there will be a supplement of £2.00 per person.

We are happy to cater for special dietary requirements and these should be advised to your wedding co-ordinator in advance of the wedding, including intolerances and allergies. Whilst we do our best to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, we CANNOT guarantee that any of our dishes are free from allergens and therefore cannot accept any liability in this respect. Guests with severe allergies are advised to assess their own level of risk and consume dishes at their own risk. Full allergen information on all menus within the wedding package are available on request.

The menu choices offered are only suggestions and we are always happy to discuss any of your own ideas or tastes.

All our menus are served with warm bread rolls, a selection of vegetables of the season and freshly brewed coffee and chocolates.

Final numbers must be confirmed at least 14 days in advance. The hotel will accept a reduction of up to 10% of numbers originally booked. And will always charge for a minimum of 90% of numbers originally booked.

At least six weeks before the wedding we recommend that you discuss your final details. We will send you written confirmation along with a pro-forma invoice for the estimated cost of the wedding. 100% payment of the predicted total amount, less deposits, must be paid 14 days prior to the wedding day.

The management reserve the right to alter or amend any details in the brochure without notice; we will make every effort to notify guests of any changes.

We advise cancellation insurance in the event of any unforeseen circumstances as payments are non-refundable.

Prices are inclusive of 20% VAT.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1 INTRODUCTION

These terms and conditions form the contract between you, the Wedding Couple and any other person who is contributing to the cost of the wedding and who signed these terms and conditions, and us, for your wedding at Dower House Hotel & Spa. These terms and conditions are binding upon you once you have signed them and therefore you should read them carefully and ask us if you have any queries before you sign them.

2 BOOKING a. Once you have decided on a suitable date and have checked availability with Dower House, you can then make a provisional booking. b. The provisional booking will be held for up to fourteen days or until another request is made for that particular date. c. To confirm the booking, we must receive the following: i. Written confirmation. ii. A signed copy of these terms and conditions, signed by the Wedding Couple and any other person who is contributing to the cost of the wedding. iii. The appropriate deposit.

3 DEPOSIT a. An initial non-refundable deposit is required on confirmation of a provisional booking (the “initial deposit”). An initial deposit of £400 will be required for all weddings. b. Six months prior to the date of the wedding we require you to pay a further deposit of 40% of the total cost of your wedding (the “further deposit”). c. Six weeks prior to the date of the wedding we require you pay the final balance due of the cost of your wedding. d. Initial deposits are non-refundable. e. Should you prefer to make more frequent payments, or additional ‘one off’ payments, this can be arranged by your wedding co-ordinator.

4 NUMBER OF GUESTS a. Weddings taking place at Dower House Hotel on a Saturday must be for a minimum of Fifty adults during the day, a minimum of Forty adults during the day on a Friday, and a minimum of Thirty adults during the day on a Sunday and bank holiday Monday.

b In the event that your numbers fall below the numbers set out in clause 4.a for the wedding breakfast, the full package price per person will be made for each person by whom your numbers fall below the specified minimum amount. c. Final numbers of guests must be confirmed to us at least six weeks before your wedding. d. Minimum numbers for weddings choosing the Platinum Package are 50 adults. e. The Wedding Couple should be included in your final wedding numbers. f. Exceptions to the minimum numbers may apply with special offers. g. Any exceptions to the minimum numbers will be noted on the wedding prompt list. 2

5 PAYMENT a. Final payment is required six weeks before your wedding. Any outstanding amounts must be paid for on departure from Dower House Hotel after your wedding. We will not send an invoice to you after the wedding. b. If you fail to make a payment by the due date we will assume that you wish to cancel your booking and that we can attempt to re-sell the date for which you’re wedding was booked. Any deposits paid will not be refunded. c. The total cost of your wedding will be calculated by us on the greater of: i. the total number of guests attending your wedding; or ii. the number of guests you notified to us prior to your wedding.

This is subject to the minimum numbers of guests set out in clause 4 above. d. If the deposit paid is greater than the total cost of your wedding the difference will be refunded within 20 working days of the event. e. All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate. f. Prices quoted are valid at the time of confirmation of your booking. We reserve the right to vary our prices if there is a change in the rate of VAT. g. All cheques must be made payable to Dower House Hotel.

6 BEDROOM RESERVATIONS

All bedroom reservations, with the exception of the Bridal Suite when included in a wedding package, will require a £30.00 deposit on booking the reservation. All bedroom deposits are fully non- refundable. Check in time is from 3.00pm, check out time is 11.00am, with the exception of the Bridal Suite, which is available from 12pm.

Any bedrooms on hold which remain unallocated will be released 16 weeks prior to the wedding date

7 CANCELLATION a. In the unfortunate event that you have to cancel your booking, there needs to be an agreed “cancellation policy”, as cancellations cost Dower House Hotel money. Any cancellation must be confirmed to Dower House Hotel in writing, sent by recorded delivery only.

Date of Cancellation Cancellation charge paid by you

More than six months before the event is The initial deposit will be forfeit along with any scheduled to take place bedroom deposits

Between six months and three months before The initial deposit and the further deposit will be the event is scheduled to take place forfeit

Between three months and one month before You must pay 75% of the total booking value (less the event is scheduled to take place any deposit)

Less than one month before the event is You must pay 100% of the total booking value scheduled to take place (less any deposit) b. All initial deposits are fully non-refundable.

8 CANCELLATION BY THE HOTEL

If, due to circumstances beyond our control, Dower House Hotel is unavailable for your event due to a pandemic outbreak or any other unprecedented event, then we will endeavour to reschedule your event. Refunds will not be given and payments will be credited to the new date.

9 DAMAGE AND LOSS a. Whilst you and your guests are occupying Dower House Hotel, we ask that you take every effort to safeguard the fixtures, fittings and decorations of Dower House Hotel. Any damage caused shall be restored by Dower House Hotel and the cost incurred will be charged for in full to the person(s) in whose name the booking is made. b. Dower House Hotel cannot accept liability for loss or damage to you or your guest’s property unless the loss or damage is due to the negligence, wilful act or default of us or our employees. Wedding gifts and cards are deemed to be the responsibility of the bridal party at all times.

10 GENERAL a. These terms and conditions are subject to the laws of England. b. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall confer on any third party any benefit under them or the right to enforce them. c. If any part of these terms and conditions is invalid or unenforceable, that part shall be severed from the rest of the terms and conditions which shall continue in full force and effect. d. The Wedding Couple and any other person who is contributing to the cost of the wedding and signs these terms and conditions shall be jointly and severally liable for all sums under this contract. This

means that Dower House Hotel can require any one of you to pay part or the entire amount due under this contract. e. Dower House Hotel reserve the right to hold a private function on the same day, but not a second wedding. f. Dower House Hotel reserves the right to relocate your event to an alternative room g. Dower House Hotel recommends that wedding insurance is purchased. h. We cannot accept responsibility for any matters that are outside our control and/or that occur due to pandemic outbreak, natural disaster, terrorism or Act of God. i. These terms and conditions can be amended at any time and if they are amended then notification will be given in writing within 28 day’s of the change. j. Any wedding property, gift’s/presents will be the responsibility of the wedding party and not the responsibility of Dower House Hotel. k. Suppliers – Public Liability. We must ask you to obtain a copy of your suppliers Public Liability Certificate – this must be to the value of £5,000,000. Without this certificate they will not be allowed to work at Dower House Hotel. l. It is strictly prohibited for guests to bring their own alcohol. Any alcohol brought onto the premises will be confiscated, unless this is by prior arrangement. m. Any property left following your wedding will be kept for a period of two months. After this time it will be disposed of or recycled/ reused n. If your wedding if more than 2 years away at time of booking, Hazlewood Castle reserves the right to increase the price of the wedding package from 3 to 10%.

11. ALLERGENS

The Wedding Couple should always advise Dower House Hotel if any of their guests have special dietary requirements, including intolerances and allergies.

Where possible, our trained staff will advise you on an alternative. However, whilst we do our best to reduce the risk of cross-contamination in our kitchen, we cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are free from allergens and therefore cannot accept any liability in this respect.

Guests with severe allergies are advised to assess their own level of risk.

The information provided on our website and in our restaurant should not be considered as any form of guarantee but as a best faith effort to provide you with information on our dishes. The guest should use this information to help assess their own level of risk, based on their personal circumstances, before eating any of our dishes.

The allergen information we provide is specifically related to the dishes on the wedding menus, and in response to investigations into special dietary requirements and our ingredients.

It is the responsibility of the Wedding Couple to ensure their guests are aware of the above information.

Booking Form

Please sign below and date as notification that you as the client have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions and abide by them.

All bookings remain provisional until this original completed form and your £400.00 deposit have been received.

Date of wedding: ...... Name of Bride/Groom: ...... Name of Bride/Groom: ...... Address:...... Telephone: ...... ………………….. Email: ...... Approximate number of guests Civil ceremony: ...... Wedding breakfast: ...... Evening reception: ...... If you’re getting married elsewhere, please let us know the time and location: ...... Accommodation We recommend you provisionally book a number of rooms (up to 20) when your initial deposit is paid. All bedrooms shall be provisionally held until 2 months before your wedding date. Rooms not confirmed with a £30.00 non-refundable deposit shall automatically be released. Please advise the number of guest rooms you would like to hold below. Night of the wedding: ...... Night prior to the wedding: ...... Approximate timings for your wedding day Arrival at Dower House: ...... Civil Ceremony: ...... Drinks Reception: ...... Wedding Breakfast: ...... Evening Reception: ...... Evening Buffet: ......

Signed: ………………………………………… ……………………………………Wedding Couple Signed: …………………………………………Parent/Guardian/Person contribution to cost of the wedding Date: ………………………………………… Signed: ………………………………………….On behalf of Dower House Hotel Date: …………………………………………. If paying by BACS, please make payment to: Dower House Hotel Bank Santander Account Name Dower House Hotel Account Number 10361614 Sort Code 09 02 22