Your family gatherings, here
A birthday that brings three generations together, a christening, a meal after a service, a retirement lunch: we lay the tables, you enjoy the day. Bespoke menus, a large garden, and rooms for those travelling far.
What we most often host
Every event is different; what they have in common is that it should go well, and that you should have nothing to manage on the day.
Birthdays
From eighteenth to eightieth. Bring your own cake if you like — we will keep it cool and serve it.
Christenings & communions
A meal that lasts, a garden where children can burn off energy, and rooms for the family who came a long way.
Family reunions & wakes
Big Sunday tables, cousins gathered from everywhere, or a quiet meal after a funeral, in a side room with attentive service.
Company meals
End of year, a retirement, the end of a contract, a team lunch: a quote in advance and an invoice for the company.
Clubs & associations
An AGM followed by a meal, a club outing, an annual dinner: free parking and a menu built to the association's budget.
Exclusive hire
Dining room, bar, terrace and bedrooms to yourselves, on certain dates. The choice for the big occasions.
A side room, the whole dining room, or the lot
Depending on numbers and on how private you want to be, we will suggest the right space.
- The side room — for parties who want to be on their own, away from the main floor
- The panoramic dining room — windows onto the runway, for larger numbers
- The terrace and garden — drinks in the sun and somewhere for the children to play
- The whole property — exclusive hire, bedrooms included
Using every space, we can seat up to a hundred guests.
From your call to the dessert
1. You tell us everything
The date, the numbers, the occasion, the budget per head, what you want and what you must avoid.
2. We cost it
Within one working day you receive a proposed menu and a clear quote, with no obligation.
3. We adjust
Menu, seating, timings, decoration, a cake you are bringing: we settle the details together.
4. The day itself
You arrive and everything is laid. All that is left for you to do is enjoy it.
Your guests can stay the night
The hotel's 15 rooms can be booked by your guests, and a block can be held in your name. Useful when the evening runs on: nobody has to drive. See the rooms.
Organising a function here
Can we hire the whole place?
Yes, on certain dates — dining room, bar, terrace and bedrooms. It is the usual choice for landmark birthdays and large family reunions. Get in touch early: those dates go quickly.
Can we bring our own cake?
Yes, you may bring your own cake or croquembouche. Tell us when you book so that we can plan the service and keep it refrigerated.
Can you cater for allergies and special diets?
Yes. Let us know about allergies, intolerances and diets (vegetarian, no pork, gluten-free and so on) at the quotation stage and we will adapt the plates concerned.
Are children welcome?
Very much so. High chairs, a children's menu and a big garden: the place is built for families, and children can play safely while the meal goes on.
Can we decorate the room?
Yes, within reason. Agree a set-up slot with us the day before or on the morning itself.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for spring and summer weekends, which are in heavy demand. For a weekday, a few weeks is usually enough. Call us and we will tell you frankly what is left.