Blakedown Hall is a beautiful stately country house set in an estate of around 132 acres in picturesque north Worcestershire countryside. The Hall itself, built in 1710 is a Grade II listed Queen Anne residence of great character and charm, with later additions in keeping with the style of that period. It is yours to enjoy if you are planning a party or luxury short break for a large group. Whether you have in mind a family gathering or reunion, a murder mystery setting of character or perhaps a special wedding venue, this is the perfect party venue. We are also hosts to corporate meetings, conferences and presentations.

The luxuriously appointed Hall, complete with indoor swimming pool is a fabulous residential venue providing exclusive use in the main house for up to 43 guests. For larger groups we are able to accommodate more people by using cottages on the estate and other accommodation near by.

Excellent road links to both the M5 and M42 and the close proximity of Birmingham International Airport make it a convenient location to reach wherever you are travelling from.

Guide Price
45 Guests: Main House £4,950 for 2 nights.

Ground Floor
- 2 entrance halls and 2 staircases
- Morning room with open fire, Sky TV, DVD and CD Player
- Drawing room with grand piano, open fire and CD Player
- The Blue Room (further reception room) with open fire and 42" plasma screen with Sky TV, DVD, CD Player and CD library
- Dining room with dining table to seat 34 and an additional long table can be set up in the hall to seat a further 20
- Sun lounge leading into the formal garden
- Cloakroom with original 'Throne' WC
- Kitchen with breakfast table with 4 oven Aga, hob, oven and microwave and an adjoining snug with Sky TV/DVD, Playstation, Karaoke machine and disco lights
- Utility room with washer, dryer and large chest freezer
- Games room with darts, table football, American Pool, CD Player, drinks fridge and open fire
- Cellar music studio with video karaoke machine, musical instruments and microphones

First Floor
- Hurcott master bedroom with king size bed and Sky TV, DVD with dressing room off and en-suite bathroom with separate shower (can also accommodate a double sofa bed if required)
- Blakedown double bedroom and lounge with en-suite with shower, Sky TV, DVD and CD player (can also accommodate two double sofa beds if required)
- Churchill bedroom with 4 single beds (opposite the house bathroom) with Sky TV and DVD. (single Z bed available if required)
- Large house bathroom with whirlpool bath, separate shower and sauna
- Caunsall double bedroom with a 5' zip 'n' link bed which can convert to 2 singles on request, Sky TV, DVD and a shared en-suite with shower (double sofa bed available if required)
- Iverley small double bedroom with Sky TV and DVD, sharing an en-suite with shower
- Wolverley double bedroom with Sky TV, DVD, en-suite with shower over bath (double sofa bed available if required)
- Drayton double bedroom with Sky TV, DVD and an en-suite with shower
- Kinver double bedroom sharing the main landing bathroom

Second Floor
- Belbroughton double bedroom and lounge suite with en-suite shower room (double sofa bed and single Z bed available if required)
- Wireless broadband internet and a colour laser printer is provided.

The Estate
The Estate comprises 132 acres and guests will have exclusive use of the following areas:
- Private rear walled garden with decked terrace with fountain, gas barbecue and gas heaters
- Further walled garden with hot house, pool terrace and tree hammocks
- Large lawned garden with lily pond and hammocks on the west front
- Parkland which surrounds the property on all sides, including a rugby pitch
- Indoor heated swimming pool and showers (pool hire to be charged extra)
- Tennis court with electronic ball server
- Tennis pavilion and gas barbecue
- Croquet set
- Giant chess board
- Badminton equipment
- Golf practice net
- Clay Pigeon Shooting (to be charged extra)
- Paintball Park just 1/4 mile away (off site needs to be booked direct in advance)

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

To enable us to prepare for your stay and to ensure that we are able to make this perfect from the moment you arrive, please advise us which of the available on site activities your party would like us to organise for you together with the number of days required and which specific days.

Activities at no additional charge
- Darts
- Table Football
- American Pool
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Tennis (inc. electric ball server)
- Croquet
- Golf Practice Net
- Trampoline
- Children's Swings and Slides
- Giant Outdoor Chess Board
- Sauna
- Music Studio with instruments and video karaoke
- Cinema Room and stage with lighting and microphone

Activities with an additional charge
- Swimming Pool, £95 per day. It should be noted that the swimming pool needs to be turned on four days before arrival in order for it to reach the required temperature and it is switched off at 8am on the day of departure, so no charge is made for this day. The pool will however retain its heat for several hours after being switched off.
- Clay Shooting, £55 per head per shoot.
- Paintballing. Paintball Park within the grounds just 1/4 mile away.
- Private Tennis Lessons. We have 2 professional tennis coaches, who will come and give private lessons.

Local Attractions
There is a wealth of places to explore within a 30-minute drive from the Estate.
- Ride on the Severn Valley Railway from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth.
- Visit West Midlands Safari Park at Bewdley, Cadbury World at Bourneville or The Black Country Museum at Dudley.
- Walk the Shropshire, Malvern or Clent Hills.
- Visit Ludlow, Stratford-upon-Avon or Warwick Castle.
- Visit Worcester Cathedral and The Royal Worcester Porcelain factory, shop and museum.
- Visit Symphony Hall in Birmingham, The International Convention Centre or The NEC.
- Enjoy horse racing at Worcester, Cheltenham, Ludlow, Warwick, Stratford or Wolverhampton.
- Visit one of the many local health spas.
- Enjoy County Cricket at Worcester or rugby at Worcester Warriors. The owner of the house is a member of both Clubs and can secure executive tickets with hospitality, or perhaps a test match at Edgbaston.
- Enjoy a morning Clay Pigeon Shooting on the estate or Pheasant, Partridge or Duck shooting on nearby estates.
- Enjoy a Game of Paintballing at the Paintball Park which is only 500M away from the house.
- Coarse fishing for up to 30 on a private lake one mile away.
- If you are planning on a trip to the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor then why not treat yourself and stay with us.

The following services are included in the rent:
- Welcome hamper containing afternoon tea and basic provisions
- Logs and utilities
- Daily hearth cleaning, fire lighting and log replenishment
- Towels and bed linen
- Toiletries
- Wireless broadband internet access throughout the property and guests also have use of a colour laser jet printer
- Use of hands-free telephones

The following services are available on request for which there will be an additional charge:
- Cooked or continental breakfast to be pre-ordered each evening
- Full catering service
- Unpacking of groceries from sainsburys.co.uk or tesco.com
- Daily maid service
- Child minding
- Food shopping
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Chauffeur service to and from local train stations and Birmingham International Airport
- A facsimile machine and photocopier
- Hire of a 12-seater Land Rover with a driver
- Pool hire (to include 4 days prior to event)

Weddings
Make your wedding memorable by hosting your wedding and entertaining your guests for the whole weekend at our elegant Estate. This luxurious Grade II listed Queen Anne country house can be exclusively yours to move into for the weekend of your wedding celebrations. With formal gardens and within its own parkland setting, we have everything you need for a truly wonderful weekend.
- Superb formal entertainment rooms
- Marquee facilities for 150 - 2000 guests
- En-suite accommodation
- Indoor swimming pool and sauna (additional cost for heating the pool)
- Tennis court with pavilion
- Self-catering weddings welcomed
- Civil ceremonies

Meetings and Conferences
Enjoy the exclusive use of our delightful reception rooms and gardens for a private and confidential meeting or conference.

2010 conference rates
Morning (9am to 1pm): £350
Afternoon (1pm to 5pm): £350
All day: £600
Coffee and biscuits: £2.50 per head
Light lunch: e.g. Homemade soup & roll, sandwiches and cake: £12 per head
Afternoon tea: £7.00 per head
Luxury overnight accommodation: £120.00 per head

- Security deposit: £1500. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. A larger deposit is needed for wedding bookings.
- Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 4pm.
- Pets: Well behaved dogs are welcome, however we must be notified when booking. They must stay in the verandah off the kitchen for the duration of your stay and are strictly prohibited from entering the main house or any other buildings.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- Weddings: Please note that a surcharge to the regular hire fee may be applicable if booked for a wedding (depending on the requirements of the couple).
- Swimming pool: £95 per day hire charge. It should be noted that the swimming pool needs to be turned on four days before arrival in order for it to reach the required temperature and it is switched off at 8am on the day of departure, so no charge is made for this day. The pool will however retain its heat for several hours after being switched off.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.