welovemarmite Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I am looking out for a large place for accomodation. It needs to be 16 bedrooms. Three of those rooms needs to be twins. Not extravagently expensive. Preferably in private site, secluded, country setting. dont really mind where in the country except the extreme north. Self catering would be fine, or somewhere that has a bit more catering. Would be looking to hire for the weekend, preferably exclusive use. Its for a photography weekend. ANyone got any ideas? Done quite a few internet searches but nothing quite right yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 For how many nights, and how far in advance? The Hurtwood Inn in the Surrey Hills near Guildford is usually a pretty reasonable rate as hotels go, and they're always keen to help. However, I'm not sure if you're looking for an out-and-out hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cornwall/south-cornwall/tregoad-manor http://www.bigholidayhouse.com/property.php?mmid=2&ccid=&sleeps_up=16 http://www.uniquehomestays.com/unique/details.asp?id=525 Edited January 26, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The National Trust might have something suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Helpful Holidays.com have just sent me an email about their big houses on offer. If you can't find them easily on their website I can forward you the email if you want to pm me your email address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The archery club that I am very involved with have their shooting ground here. http://www.greethamvalley.co.uk/ They have hotel accomodation and self catering chalets, there is an onsite restuarant and three pubs in the nearby village, one is excellent Rutland is a lovely little conty, lots to do for a weekend, I have never stayed at the golf club but have eaten there often and we regularly do archery have a go sessions for people staying at the golf club and they always seem to be enjoying their stay and often say that they will return in the future and book further archery sesssions. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 For how many nights, and how far in advance? The Hurtwood Inn in the Surrey Hills near Guildford is usually a pretty reasonable rate as hotels go, and they're always keen to help. However, I'm not sure if you're looking for an out-and-out hotel. the hurtwood inn looks great, but perhaps a little posh for what i want. But, i dont want to go the other way to a youth hostel. It needs to be secluded as there will be models posing for the photographers in art nude fashion, so the public may not be best pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cornwall/south-cornwall/tregoad-manor http://www.bigholidayhouse.com/property.php?mmid=2&ccid=&sleeps_up=16 http://www.uniquehomestays.com/unique/details.asp?id=525 Thanks, I need at 16 bedrooms rather than sleeps 16. The photographers get a bit shirty about sharing rooms. If catering isnt available I also need to be able to cater for them in one place. So the second one looked good, but there is no where for them all to sit down and be fed at once. Keep it coming, the omleteers are doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 16 bedrooms in one house is quite a tall order! We have just booked a log cabin on the Forestry Commission site in Sherwood Forest. They have 5 or 6 sites around the country with each log cabin having 1-4 bedrooms. Could you book a combination of these? http://www.forestholidays.co.uk/cabins.aspx?gclid=CISg85rm7a0CFYgmtAodjyY24A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 16 bedrooms in one house is quite a tall order! We have just booked a log cabin on the Forestry Commission site in Sherwood Forest. They have 5 or 6 sites around the country with each log cabin having 1-4 bedrooms. Could you book a combination of these? http://www.forestholidays.co.uk/cabins.aspx?gclid=CISg85rm7a0CFYgmtAodjyY24A i know its a tall order. I dont need to have all 16 bedrooms under the same roof, just that i can cook or have catering provided for 19 people in one sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The archery club that I am very involved with have their shooting ground here. http://www.greethamvalley.co.uk/ They have hotel accomodation and self catering chalets, there is an onsite restuarant and three pubs in the nearby village, one is excellent Rutland is a lovely little conty, lots to do for a weekend, I have never stayed at the golf club but have eaten there often and we regularly do archery have a go sessions for people staying at the golf club and they always seem to be enjoying their stay and often say that they will return in the future and book further archery sesssions. Chrissie I would second this suggestion. I am sure Greetham Valley should be able to provide 16 bedrooms between the chalets and the hotel. Greetham is the next village to mine, so I can vouch for how lovely the area is (and the pubs!), the site is lovely and the surrounding countryside is very pretty too. You'd be close to Rutland Water which would be great for photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 but it looks rather public so not sure they would be happy with naked women. although location wise its great, really easy for people to get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 15 bedrooms and a large dinning room http://www.cottagenet.co.uk/northmoor-houseL.php We stayed here for our honeymoon 11 years ago this May and they rent the whole place out http://www.monkhousehill.co.uk/exclusively%20yours.htm http://www.partyhouses.co.uk/page/87/Hamps_Hall___Barn_big_house_to_rent.htm Lots on this link. http://www.thebigdomain.com/search?regionid=0&typeid=10&subtype=&features=&specialoffer=False&sleeps=0&bedrooms=16&sortby=Name&freetext= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 thanks CLaire G, am looking at the first one to see if we can manage to work with one less bedroom. And searching the big domain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My friend looked at Pettistree House Woodbridge Suffolk for a family gathering it has 12 bedrooms but I'm sure she said it has extra other rooms that you may be able to put beds in - might be worth a ring? http://www.pettistreehouse.co.uk/ This place has loads of bedrooms and different wings available as extra but might work out too costly? http://www.bigcottage.com/Location-510.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Colehayes Park near Bovey Tracey. It's got more bedrooms than you want I think, but is amazing value. We had it for a week for my daughter's wedding but it's available for weekends too. Wonderful setting - the dog loved it as she had her own lake! Rebecca who owns it is very friendly too. Just google Colehayes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Very long shot but Hengrave Hall sprung to mind when I saw this post earlier. When I was younger it was a conference centre run by nuns (lovely ladies and I'm sure would find the idea of naked models quite a giggle!). One of Mum's college friends was 'stationed' there. I've checked on the web and it's now a very posh looking wedding venue so may be too big / expensive but could be worth an enquiry - probably not too many weddings going on this time of year so you may get a deal ! It's in Hengrave, near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Perhaps you need a nudist resort type of place? Might be worth a try looking up that sort of a hotel type thing? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Perhaps you need a nudist resort type of place? Might be worth a try looking up that sort of a hotel type thing?Emma.x Good idea, but a nudist resort wouldn't work as the photographers are still clothed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 coldhayes park looks promising... off to look at hengrave. eta hengrave looks great. But i bet its way out of my price range. I hate places that dont have rates on them!! it usually means i cant afford them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Ok a little bit off the wall here but would it work if you booked rooms in a number of B&B's near each other? I live at the seaside and along the seafront at Eastbourne there are any number of B&B's next to each other. A short drive will take you to the South Downs or lots of beautiful woodland for the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Possibility from my mother - Patchings art centre in Calverton, Notts. Haven't got much on site accomodation but hold conferences so may have links with local B&Bs - and I believe they have catering facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
