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kate & tom’s | 7 Imperial Square | Cheltenham | Gloucestershire | GL50 1QB | Telephone: 01242 235151 | Email: [email protected] Contents

Arrival ...... 3 Where We Are 3 Check in and check out 3 Getting to us 4 Directions to Park Hall 4 Cooking & dining - chef services 6 Things to do - activities and pampering ...... 7 Top things to do with children 8 Top places to visit & shop nearby ...... 9 Useful information ...... 10 Park Hall at a glance 10 About your booking 11 Guest reviews ...... 12 Bedroom options ...... 13 Floor plans ...... 17 Floor plans - Main House, Chauffeurs Wing & East Wing ...... 18 Floor plans - Walled Garden & Granary Annexe ...... 20 Floor plans - Tennis Pavilion ...... 21

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Where we are

Property Name: Park Hall Address: Near County: Postcode: DY10 3NL

Check in and check out

Check in time: 4pm Contact name for check in: Worcestershire Housekeeper Contact number for check in: 07702260459

Check out time for 2 night weekend booking: 4pm Check out time for 3 night weekend booking: 10am Check out time for 7 night week bookings: 10am

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The nearest station is:

The nearest airport is:

Directions to Park Hall

From Birmingham

For the Main Entrance: Continue on A456 towards Kidderminster After approximately 3 miles you will enter a small village called Blakedown After leaving Blakedown village the road becomes a dual carriageway Continue up the dual carridge way until you reach Hodgehill Garden Centre on your left hand side, perform a U turn in the Garden Centre car park and cross the dual carridge way heading towards Birmingham. As you approach the crest of the hill you will need to slow down, in the central reservation you will see a white sign with black text stating Park Hall in 200 yards. After 5 meters, where the privet hedge on the left turns yellow you will find the entrance Lodge at the top of the main carriage drive.

For the Second Entrance: Continue on A456 towards Kidderminster After approximately 3 miles you will enter a small village called Blakedown After leaving Blakedown village the road becomes a dual carriageway Stay in the right-hand lane and after approx ½ a mile take the first right crossing the central reservation to and continue down Perriford Lane The second entrance gates are located appoximatley 300 yards down this lane on the left hand side. Please enter the following code at the main gate 1945a or enter.

From Kidderminster

Take the A456 towards Birmingham and continue straight on through the set of traffic lights The road then becomes a dual carriageway Continue on the dual carriageway for approximately 2 miles You will pass Hodge Hill garden centre on your right-hand side After approx half a mile the entrance gates for Park Hall are then situated on your left-hand side, where the privet hedge turns yellow you will find the entrance Lodge at the top of the main carriage drive. Please enter the following code at the main gate 1945a or enter.

From Motorway

Exit M5 at J4 and follow the signs for Kidderminster and for approximately 5 miles After arriving at a roundabout with the A456 turn left onto the A456 towards Kidderminster After approximately 3 miles you will enter a small village called Blakedown After leaving Blakedown village the road becomes a dual carriageway Continue up the dual carridge way until you reach Hodgehill Garden Centre on your left hand side, perform

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a U turn in the Garden Centre car park and cross the dual carridge way heading towards Birmingham. As you approach the crest of the hill you will need to slow down, in the central reservation you will see a white sign with black text stating Park Hall in 200 yards. After 5 meters, where the privet hedge on the left turns yellow you will find the entrance Lodge at the top of the main carriage drive. Please enter the following code at the main gate 1945a or enter.

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You’ll find our top recommendation below. If you do discover any other gems please do let us know and we will share them with other guests visiting the property.

Benson of Broadway Highly recommended by our guests, James Benson is a former Claridge’s and Lygon Arms chef who uses fresh, Cotswolds produce. To add an extra special touch to your break, James can be your Chef for a night, cooking a three course meal, or provide you with a superb, ready to go meals or barbeque dishes dropped off for your convenience.

If you require James, please book as soon as possible after making your booking. James’ website is www. bensonbroadway.co.uk and he is always happy to discuss your catering needs with you. His phone number is 01684 854406, mobile 07807 453308.

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Our top recommendations for activities and pampering are below.

Paintballing Paintball Park Go paintballing just 500m from the house at Paintball Park in 200 acres of woodland, 15 games areas. www.paintballpark.co.uk/ Tel: 0121 2360022 / 07904386931

Clay pigeon shooting Enjoy a morning Clay Pigeon Shooting on the estate – we can arrange this for you.

Fishing Moorlands Farm Coarse Fishery Hartlebury Recognised as one of the premier fishing venues in the country www.moorlands-farm.co.uk/ Tel: 01299 250427

Shatterford Lakes Nr Kidderminster Set in an idyllic location in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside www..com/ Tel: 01299 861597

Golf Kidderminster Golf Club Visitors are welcome to Kidderminster throughout the week. www.thekidderminstergolfclub.com/ Tel: 01562 822303

Churchill & Blakedown Golf Club Founded in 1926 and set in lovely Worcestershire countryside with breathtaking views from the course and clubhouse. www.churchillblakedowngolfclub.co.uk/ Tel: 01562 700018

Canoeing Sun Valley Canoeing Try Canadian-style canoeing at Bridgnorth www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sun-valley-canoeing/day-trips.html

Pampering Village Hotel Spa Dudley Pamper yourself at the Village Hotel Spa in Dudley with a pamper day and enjoy treatments, sauna, swimming and total relaxation. www.village-hotels.co.uk/experience-more/healthworks/welcome Tel: 0871 222 4584

Alternatively, My Personal Sanctuary offer a fantastic range of indulgent beauty and massage treatments at the house, using only the best organic products. Their website is www.mypersonalsanctuary.co.uk and you can call them on 01625 540 557 or email [email protected].

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Our top recommendations for outings with children are below.

West Midlands Safari Park A big day out, with over 100 acres and a four mile safari trail there are rare white lions, tigers, elephants and much more to see. www.wmsp.co.uk

Cadbury World Sample some Cadbury chocolate at Cadbury World, find out how chocolate is made and ride on the magical Cadabra ride. www.cadburyworld.co.uk

Bewdley steam train For great fun and nostalgia, hop on a steam train at station on the Severn Valley Railway. Enjoy great scenery and a relaxing journey along 16 miles of track. www.svr.co.uk

Dudley Zoological Gardens and Castle Spend the day at Dudley Zoological Gardens and Castle, home to some of the world’s biggest and rarest animals including Asiatic Lions, Sumatran tigers, chimps and orangutans. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/

Go Ape Go on a tree top climbing adventure at Go Ape in Bewdley goape.co.uk/days-out/wyre

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Blakedown Park Hall is just outside the village of Blakedown, which nestles amongst gently rolling hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside with open fields, brooks, quiet woodlands and fantastic views across to the Malvern Hills.

Bewdley Visit Bewdley, five miles from Park Hall and described as the most perfect, small Georgian town in Worcestershire. Tuck into some fish and chips from award winning Merchant Fish Bar, famous for its quality fish and chips.

Further afield A little further afield are the towns of Worcester, Ludlow, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. Retail therapy As a break from all the activity, treat yourself to a day’s shopping at the glamorous Bullring in Birmingham with more than 25 restaurants for you to revitalise yourself in.

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Park Hall at a glance

The Accommodation • The Hall sleeps 43 people in 9 bedroom suites, of which 7 are ensuite • The Granary Annex sleeps 19 people in 4 bedroom suites sharing 2 showers and 2 WC’s • The Walled Garden sleeps 12 people in 6 bedrooms, of which all 6 are ensuite • The Chauffeurs Wing sleeps 14 people in 4 bedrooms sharing a bathroom and shower room with the use of an additional WC • The Tennis Pavillion sleeps 12 people in 2 bedrooms and the lounge, one of which is ensuite and use of a Jack and Jill ensuite • The East Wing sleeps 10 people in 4 bedrooms, of which all 4 are ensuite

Cooking and Dining • Dining Table seats 34 comfortably, with additional long table to seat a further 20 • Fantastic chef available for a special meal or throughout the weekend • Drop-off meals available • 4 oven 2 hob Aga, separate electric cooker, 2 microwaves • Gas BBQ, gas provided • Good dining nearby • Online deliveries • Garden Suite to accommodate large groups for dining

Things to Do Inside • Heated indoor swimming pool available at an additional charge • Games Room with pool table, darts board and table football • Plenty of TV’S • Sky TV • DVD player and DVDs • Wi-fi • Piano • Playstation • Karaoke Machine and disco lights

Things to Do Outside • Walled garden and decked terrace with gas heaters • Rugby pitch • Croquet set • Tennis court • Giant chess board • Badminton equipment • Golf practice net • One hundred and thirty two acres of gardens and woodland

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Activities • Clay pigeon shooting • Paintballing • Pampering and beauty treatments at the house

Children Welcome • Toys, books and DVDs for children • Games Room • Swimming pool entered through a lockable door • Outdoor games • Music studio with instruments and video karaoke • Two cots available (please bring cot linen) • Two high chairs available

Top Things to Do for Children • Severn Valley Railway • Safari Park • The Black Country Museum

Where We Are • The postcode is DY10 3NL • The nearest village is Blakedown • The nearest stations are Blakedown and Kidderminster • The nearest airports are Coventry and Birmingham • Taxis available • Parking for thirty cars

About your booking

Cautionary deposit • £1,500 refundable deposit

House restrictions • Well behaved dogs are welcome, sleeping downstairs in the Wet Room

Arrival and Departure • Check in 4pm • Check out 4pm on a Sunday • Check out 10am on other days

What’s included • Linen • Towels and toiletries • Housekeeping essentials • Utilities • Please bring your own swimming towels • Extra housekeeping available on request

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Thank you! The whole event was a great success and everyone enjoyed all the excellent facilities at Park Hall. I have enjoyed liaising with you and wish The Big Cottage Company all the best for the future. Theresa

WOW! What a fantastic property – We have had THE perfect weekend! Thank you x Nellie

Home at last – I knew I was born to live somewhere like this! Lix

A truly memorable weekend – I will dine out for ever more on the time spent here...Thank you. Mark

“We have had the most wonderful weekend. James cooked us an amazing meal on Saturday and thank you so much for the cake. We don’t want to leave!!”

“An excellent suggestion was the fantastic meal from James Benson.”

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Main Hall

Room Name Beds Occupancy Bathrooms Your guest names First Floor Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Double Bed 2 Drayton En-suite with shower Single Z Bed 1 Double Bed 2 En-suite Shower over Bath Double Sofa Bed 2 Small double room, Jack & Jill shower, Iverley Double Bed 2 shared with Twin or Double bed 2 Caunsall (please specify) Jack & Jill shower, shared with Iverley Double Sofa Bed 2 Single Bed 1 1 Single Bed 2 1 Churchill guests utilise the house bathroom with Single Bed 3 1 shower, WC, sauna and Jacuzzi bath facilities Churchill Single Bed 4 1 which is immediately adjacent to this bedroom Single Z Bed 1 1 Single Z Bed 2 1 Blakedown ¾ Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Double Sofa Bed 1 2 Double Sofa Bed 2 2 Blakedown Lounge Sharing Blakedown en-suite Single Z bed 1 1 Single Z bed 2 1 King Size Double 2 Hurcott En-suite with bath and separate shower Double Sofa Bed 2 Hurcott Dressing Double Sofa Bed 2 Sharing Hurcott en-suite Room Second Floor Belbroughton Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Double Sofa Bed 1 2 Belbroughton Lounge Share En-suite with shower Double Sofa Bed 2 2 Belbroughton Double Chesterfield 2 Share Belbroughton en-suite with shower Landing Sofa Bed Total 43

1 person per bed = 26 1 person per en-suite bedroom = 8 Guest Capacity 1 person per bedroom = 9 1 couple per en-suite bedroom = 16

The Main House has 9 bedrooms, each vary in size and character. The hire of these rooms is included in the rental price for the property, and other rooms are charged in addition to the rental fee, these additional rooms and rates are detailed below.

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Walled Garden Please note these rooms are compact but fully functional (can be rented individually £200 per room, or £1,200 as a whole for 2 nights)

Room Name Beds Occupancy Bathrooms Your guest names First Floor Chaddesley Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Harvington Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Stone Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Lower Floor Dodford Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Shenstone Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Total 12

Granary Annexe (These rooms can be rented as a whole for £1,400 for 2 nights or individually)

Room Name Beds Occupancy Bathrooms Your guest names Ground Floor Double Bed 2 Sharing the showers and two Romsley (£200 for 2 nights) WCs adjacent to swimming pool, Single Z Bed 1 which is 10 metres away Double Bed 2 Double Sofa Bed 2 Sharing the showers and two Arley (£600 for 2 nights) Double Sofa Bed 2 WCs adjacent to swimming pool, which is 3 metres away Single Z Bed 1 Single Z Bed 1 Upper Bunk 1 Sharing the showers and two Quatt (£200 for 2 nights) WCs adjacent to swimming pool, Lower Bunk 1 which is 2 metres away First Floor Double Bed 2 Sharing the showers and two Trimpley (£400 for 2 nights) Double Bed 2 toilets adjacent to swimming pool, which is 20 metres away Double Bed 2 Total 19

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Chauffeurs Wing (This can only be rented as a whole for £1,400 for 2 nights)

Room Name Beds Occupancy Bathrooms Your guest names First Floor Sharing a bathroom with bath and Chauffeurs Bedroom Double Bed 2 separate shower which leads off the lounge. Double Sofa Bed 1 2 Double Sofa Bed 2 2 Sharing a bathroom with bath and Chauffeurs Lounge Double Sofa Bed 3 2 separate shower which leads off the lounge. Single Bed 1 1 Single Bed 2 1 Ground Floor Single Bed 1 1 Sharing the shower and WC Holy Cross adjacent to the Garden Suite 10 Single Bed 2 1 metres away Sharing the shower and WC Hunington ¾ Double Bed 2 adjacent to the Garden Suite 10 metres away Total 14

Tennis Pavilion (Located just 30 metres from the main hall, this consists of a two bedroom house with kitchen, lounge, with Sky TV and outside bar, barbeque and dining gazebo and this can be hired for £1,300 for 2 nights)

Room Name Beds Occupancy Bathrooms Your guest names Ground Floor Double Lower Bunk 2 Ensuite with shower Single Upper Bunk 1

Double Lower Bunk 2 Jack and Jill en-suite with shower Franche Single Upper Bunk 1 shared with the lounge Double Sofa Bed 2

Double Sofa Bed 2 Jack and Jill en-suite with shower Lounge 3/4 Single bed 1 shared with the Franche bedroom 3/4 Single Bed 1 Total 12

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East Wing (Only available as a whole, once all the other accommodation has been taken, rental price is £1,000 for 2 nights)

Room Name Beds Occupancy Bathrooms Your guest names Second Floor Clent (At the top of a steep staircase Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower in the eaves of the house) (At the top of a steep staircase Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower in the eaves of the house) First Floor Enville Double Bed 2 En-suite with shower Double Sofa Bed 1 2 Fairfield En-suite with shower Double Sofa Bed 2 2

Total 10

Grand Total Occupancy 110

Total occupancy with 1 person per bed = 66 Total occupancy with 1 person per bedroom = 28 Total occupancy with 1 person per en-suite bedroom = 21 Total occupancy with 1 couple per en-suite bedroom = 42

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Estate plan

Park Hall Floor plan

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Ground floor

First floor

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Second floor

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Ground floor

First floor

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