Welcome to our September newsletter 2026
We have had an extraordinary summer; it is now time to accept and enjoy cooler weather 😊
This month we are looking at venues in Kenilworth near Warwick, Stratford on Avon and Southampton.
Chesford Grange hotel, Kenilworth
Visiting clients in Warwick I stayed at the Chesford Grange hotel, and I must say that I was extremely impressed from the moment I arrived at reception. The facilities at the hotel were great, especially the spa. My room was lovely; all the staff I dealt with were professional and accommodating and I had a great meal. I saw the meeting rooms which cater for a variety of events from a small board meeting for 10 to a conference for up to 700 delegates. The hotel is always very popular and large events get booked up months in advance. I really enjoyed my time at the hotel and would always recommend it for your future events.
Property Overview & Amenities
● Guest Rooms: 205 premium bedrooms and luxury suites.
● Dining Options: The sophisticated River Room Restaurant and on-site cocktail bar.
● Wellness Facilities: Dedicated health club, indoor pool, heated lounges, steam room, and 2 spa treatment rooms.
● Outdoor Space: Expansive private grounds and surrounding forest ideal for outdoor team building.
Conference & Event Capabilities
The venue features 13 fully equipped meeting spaces that scale seamlessly to match your specific corporate configuration:
● Boardroom Configurations: Intimate meeting spaces starting from 6 delegates.
● Large-Scale Theatre Style: Grand event hosting for up to 700 delegates.
● Event Suitability: Purpose-built for formal conferences, trade exhibitions, corporate residential stays, and private evening parties.
Stratford Manor hotel, Stratford Upon Avon
The Stratford Manor hotel is a 4-star venue located in the Warwickshire countryside near Stratford-upon-Avon. It is part of the QHotels Collection alongside its nearby sister property, the Chesford Grange Hotel.
● Event Facilities: 13 flexible rooms catering to small boardrooms or large theatre layouts up to 400 people.
● Outdoor Space: 22 acres of countryside grounds suitable for corporate away days and team-building activities.
● Leisure & Dining: Features 104 bedrooms, a health club with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, a fully equipped gym, and the on-site Shakespeare Restaurant.
The New Place hotel, near Southampton
The New Place hotel is a 4-star manor house hotel and premier conference venue nestled within 32 acres of landscaped gardens in Hampshire. Located roughly 11 miles from Southampton, it sits perfectly equidistant between Portsmouth, Winchester, and Southampton.
Historic Lutyens Manor House
● Architectural Heritage: A Grade I listed building designed by the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1906.
● Dining & Socializing: Houses the elegant Manor House Restaurant, the sophisticated Lutyens Bar, and exclusive private event spaces.
Modern Accommodations
● Room Count: Offers 110 modern bedrooms.
● Layout: Rooms are located separately from the historic house in contemporary, purpose-built mews buildings.
Leisure & On-Site Amenities
● Wellness: Features an indoor swimming pool, a fully equipped health club/gym, a sauna, and a Jacuzzi.
● Traditional Sports: Includes a dedicated cricket pitch and a classic croquet lawn.
● Outdoor Activities: The sprawling 32-acre grounds are ideal for large-scale team-building events, including motorized activities.
Conferences & Corporate Events
● Flexible Meeting Spaces: Features 22 meeting and event spaces that accommodate anywhere from 2 delegates in a boardroom layout up to 170 delegates in a theatre-style configuration.
● Outdoor Capacity: Can host up to 500 delegates outdoors for team-building activities and large corporate functions.
● Exclusive Partnerships: Collaborates directly with Hovertravel and Solent Charters to provide unique corporate away days and coastal adventure extensions.
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