Luxury Accommodation for rent for short breaks, weddings, business functions and other special events. These large houses come with luxurious furnishings and all modern high quality equipment and cater for large group accommodation.
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Park Hall

Park Hall
Near Blakedown,
North Worcestershire, England
Accommodating 19 guests

A spacious Queen Anne Manor set in large grounds ideally suited for entertaining large groups with a choice of activities and ample space a marquee for wedding receptions. The venue is easily reached from most parts of the country and you will be pleasantly surprised with the wide choice of things to do and see in the local area.

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The Location

Park Hall lies in beautiful North Worcestershire 20 miles south west of Birmingham. Being in close proximity to the centre of the motorway network it is easily accessible to most parts of the country. The Hall is situated on its own 132 acre estate at the end of a 300m electric gated drive.

The History

Park Hall was built in about 1710 by Thomas Foley II on a part of the Hurcott Estate which had been bought by his father the first Thomas Foley in 1662.  On Taylor’s country map of 1772, it is shown as the “New House”.  In 1833 the house was sold, (along with most of the other Foley estates), to the trustees of William Humble Ward, (Lord Ward, the future Earl of Dudley), who was fifteen at the time. In the catalogue of this sale, John Lea Esq. (the carpet manufacturer) was said to be the sitting tenant.

In December 1923, the Hall was sold by the second Earl of Dudley to Mr. George Wilson of the Oldbury - based chemicals company Albright and Wilson. During the Second World War, his company set up temporary headquarters at Park Hall- perhaps because Bond-Worth’s Stourport carpet works, and others in the area, had been taken over by the firm as bomb-filling facilities.

During the war, a German bomber dumped part of its load on the estate, but caused only superficial damage. In 1975 the Estate was sold to the Brinton family who have a long association with Kidderminster and have for many years been the town’s largest employer at their carpet factory. In 1993 the Estate was the subject of a compulsory purchase order in respect of the proposed Western orbital route and following the abolition of the plans for this road, it was sold by the Highways Agency in June 2001 to the current owner, Russell Stevens.

The Accommodation

Up to 19 guests, better suited for a maximum of 16 adults.
The guest accommodation is in the main part of the Hall. In separate outbuildings to the rear of the property is the owner’s office and a number of estate cottages and apartments one of which is occupied by the resident housekeeper. All of these properties have separate access and entrances, ensuring guest privacy is respected at all times.

Ground Floor:
  1. 2 entrance halls and 2 staircases
  2. Morning room with open fire and Sky Tv and CD Player
  3. Drawing room with grand piano, open fire and CD Player
  4. The Blue Room (further reception room) with open fire and 42” plasma screen with Sky TV, CD Player and CD library
  5. Library/dining room with open fire
  6. Sun lounge leading in to the formal garden
  7. Cloakroom with original ‘Throne’ wc
  8. Kitchen with breakfast table with 4 oven Aga, hob, oven and microwave and an adjoining snug with Sky TV / DVD, Playstation and Karaoke Machine
  9. Utility room with washer, dryer and large chest freezer
  10. Butlers Pantry which acts as a walk in drinks room
  11. Cellar music studio with video Karaoke machine, musical instruments and microphones
  12. 20 seater cinema room with stage, lighting and microphones
First Floor:
  1. Master bedroom with Sky TV, DVD, dressing room, en-suite bathroom with separate shower
  2. Double bedroom with Sky TV with dressing room and en-suite shower
  3. Childrens triple bedroom with 3 single beds and Sky TV, DVD (opposite the house bathroom)
  4. Large house bathroom with whirlpool bath, separate shower and sauna
  5. Double bedroom with a 5’ zip 'n’ link bed which can convert to 2 singles on request, shared shower room.
  6. Small double bedroom with Sky TV, DVD and sharing a shower room.
  7. Double bedroom with Sky TV, DVD and an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath
  8. Double bedroom with Sky TV, DVD and en-suite shower room.
Second Floor:
  1. Lounge with a double sofa bed for an extra 2 guests for occupancy up to 19 guests, Sky TV, DVD, kitchenette
  2. Double bedroom leading off lounge with en-suite shower room
Adjoining Barns:
  1. Games room with darts, table football, American Pool, CD Player, drinks fridge and open fire.
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The Grounds

The Estate comprises 132 acres in total. Guests will have exclusive use of the following areas:
  1. Large lawned garden and parkland which surrounds the property on all sides, including a rugby pitch and a quad bike circuit
  2. Private rear walled garden with decked terrace with fountain, dining table for 8, sun loungers, gas barbecue, unique cooking table and gas heaters
  3. Further walled garden with hot house, pool terrace and tree hammocks
  4. Indoor pool and showers, accessed through rear garden.  The pool takes 4 days to heat to the optimum temperature.
  5. Tennis court with pavilion, gas barbecue, croquet set and archery equipment. Alfresco dining table for 20.
  6. Giant chess board
  7. Golf practice net
It should be noted that whilst traffic noise is not audible either inside or to the rear of the property, it can be heard in the grounds to the front during busy periods.

The Services

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

Additional Services

The following services are available on request for which there will be an additional charge:
  1. Full catering service
  2. Childminding
  3. Food shopping
  4. Wine from wine cellar
  5. Clay pigeon shooting
  6. Quad biking
  7. Chauffeur service to and from local train stations and Birmingham International Airport
  8. A facsimile machine and photocopier are available on request
  9. Hire of a 12 seater Landrover, a 15 seater mini bus and, drivers
  10. Pool heating charged at £60 per day for duration of stay, including four days before arrival.

Ten Things To Do

There is a wealth of places to explore within a 30 minute drive from Park Hall.
  1. Go for a ride on the Severn Valley Railway from Kidderminster to Bridgenorth
  2. Visit either West Midlands Safari Park at Bewdley, Cadbury World at Bourneville or The Black Country Museum at Dudley
  3. Go walking in the Shropshire Hills, Malvern or Clent Hills
  4. Visit Ludlow, Stratford Upon Avon or Warwick Castle
  5. Visit Worcester Cathedral and The Royal Worcester Porcelain factory, shop and museum
  6. Visit The Symphony Hall in Birmingham,The International Convention Centre or The NEC
  7. Enjoy horse racing at Worcester,Cheltenham, Ludlow,Warwick, Stratford or Wolverhampton
  8. Visit one of the many local health spas
  9. Enjoy County Cricket at Worcester or rugby at the Worcester Warriors. The owner of Park Hall is a member of both Clubs and can secure executive tickets with hospitality
  10. Enjoy pheasant, partridge or duck shooting on nearby estates

Pubs & Restaurants

Pubs:
  1. The Swan, Blakedown (within walking distance)
  2. The Queens, Belbroughton
  3. The Gate, Bourneheath
  4. The Bell & Cross, Clent
  5. The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett
  6. The Chequers, Cutnall Green
  7. The Dog, Harvigton
Restaurants:
  1. Brockencote Hall, near Chaddesley Corbett
  2. The Stone Manor, Stone, near Kidderminster
  3. The Brasserie, Kidderminster
  4. Dominique’s, Shatterford
  5. Brown’s, Worcester
  6. The Venture Inn, Ombersley
  7. The Glass House,Worcester

Price

The prices below are for occupation by up to 19 guests, inclusive of VAT for stays up to 5th January 2009.
Nights:234567
Rent:£4,000£5,000£6,400£7,600£8,600£9,300
Christmas 2008 & New Year 2009:---£9,200£10,100£11,300

Restrictions
  1. The minimum stay is 2 nights and 5 nights at Christmas and New Year
  2. Sorry no pets or smokers
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