Sherbourne Park, Near Warwick, Warwickshire, England Accommodating 15 guests
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Sherbourne Park is an impressive Grade II listed Georgian house set on an estate between Warwick and Stratford upon Avon. Its location in central England and easy access to the M40 makes the house a convenient and elegant venue for a gathering of friends, family or work colleagues.
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The Location
Sherbourne Park lies 3 miles to the west of the ancient town of Warwick on the banks of the River Avon between the hamlet of Sherbourne and village of Barford. It is approached by a ¼ mile private drive through parkland. Junction 15 of the M40 is 1 mile away.
The History
The Estate has been held in the Ryland family for the past two centuries and is run by Robin Smith-Ryland as an agricultural and sporting enterprise including the River Avon and woodland laid out for pheasant shooting.
The Accommodation
There is accommodation for 15 guests in the main house. There is space for 16 guests to be seated in the dining room and for up to 24 guests in the drawing room for lunch or dinner.
Ground Floor:
- Grand entrance hall.
- Dining room in deep red.
- Morning Room with panelling and open fire.
- Large drawing room with seating for up to 20 guests and open fire.
- Breakfast room with fridge, toaster and kettle.
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First Floor:
- Double bedroom with 6’ bed and en-suite bathroom ("Blue Room").
- Adjacent dressing room with queen size bed.
- Double bedroom with 6’ bed with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath ("The Gold Room").
- Double bedroom with 2 x 4' four poster beds and en-suite bathroom ("The Green Room").
- Double bedroom with 6’ bed and en-suite bathroom ("The Yellow Room").
- Single bedroom ("The Tent Room").
Second Floor:
- Master bedroom with 6’ bed with en-suite marble shower room and separate bathroom with roll top bath and access to decked roof terrace. The terrace should not be used by toddlers and young children.
- Double bedroom with queen size bed and en-suite bathroom ("The Fuchsia Room").
- Sitting room with Sky TV/DVD.
The Grounds
Guests will have exclusive use of 6 acres comprising:
- Large lawn and terrace to side.
- Croquet lawn.
- Pool, heated between 1st June and 30 September.
- Tennis court.
- Lake stocked with fish.
- Walks through wood and along River Avon.
- Ample parking to front of property.
Guests should note that there is a self contained apartment, staff cottages and a church to the rear of the property. Access to these buildings is via a separate drive and the privacy of guests will be respected at all times. The tennis court may be used by staff or the owner occasionally but only at times when guests are not using it. Young children to be supervised round the pool, lake and along the river bank. |
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The Services
The following services are included in the rent:
- Cooked or continental breakfast prepared and served.
- Supply of bed linen and towels.
- Toiletries.
- Housekeeper for 2 hours each day.
- Logs and utilities, landline phone included for local and internal calls to all rooms including housekeeper.
- Fishing on the lake.
Additional Services
The following services are available on request and at an extra charge:
- Champagne cocktails or tea served on arrival.
- Fully stocked bar.
- Chef.
- Childminding.
- Grocery shopping.
- Chauffeur to collect guests from Warwick Parkway, Coventry rail stations, or Birmingham airport.
- Private boat trip on the river Avon for up to 6 guests to Warwick Castle.
- Private coaching for clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing, croquet or tennis.
Ten Things To Do
- Visit Warwick Castle.
- Visit Shakespeare’s Stratford.
- Visit Kenilworth Castle.
- Visit Charlecote Park, Baddesley Clinton (NT properties).
- Visit Hidcote garden, near Chipping Campden.
- Explore The Cotswolds, including Stow and Broadway.
- Visit the Heritage Motor Museum at Gaydon.
- Go horse racing at Stratford Upon Avon or Warwick.
- Attend exhibitions/trade shows at The NEC and Stoneleigh.
- Visit Compton Verney museum.
Pubs & Restaurants
Pubs:
- The Joseph Arch, Barford (walking distance).
- The Granville, Barford (walking distance).
Restaurants:
- Howard Arms, Ilmington 01608 682226.
- Butchers Arms, Priors Hardwick 01386 858736.
- The Baraset, Tiddington 01789 295510.
- The Crabmill, Preston Bagot 01926 843342.
- Momenti, Leamington Spa 01926 888895.
- Han, Leamington Spa 01926 883276.
Price
The prices below are for the property and include VAT and cooked or continental breakfast.
| Nights: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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| Rent : | £3,150 | £4,200 | £5,545 | £6,720 | £7,560 | £8,230 | | Christmas 2008, New Year : | - | - | - | £7,875 | £8,660 | £9,450 |
Restrictions
- The minimum stay at Christmas and New Year is 5 nights.
- The minimum stay between 1st June and 30th September 2008 is 3 nights.
- Hen/stag parties are not welcome.
- Sorry no smoking in the house.
- Sorry no dogs are permitted in the House. They can sleep in a kennel provided or in a guest’s vehicle and must be kept on a lead outside as there are sheep in neighbouring fields.
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