Needham House Hotel is a new 80-bedroom boutique conference and meetings hotel now open in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The opening follows a £2.5million refurbishment which has transformed the former Travelodge which previously stood on the site.

The bedrooms – a mix of classic, executive and executive balcony rooms - are furnished with the latest in-room technology including a 32 inch interactive television with a selection of channels and complimentary wi-fi.

There is also a Woodland Lodge with three bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and two bathrooms.

Brasserie SG4 is the restaurant and bar at Needham House Hotel which overlooks a large garden terrace for al-fresco dining.

A Spa by ESPA includes six treatment rooms, a Turkish Hamman, a Swedish sauna and a gymnasium.

Meeting facilities at Needham House Hotel include the main Needham Suite for conferences, product launches and formal dinners accommodating up to 220 delegates with a private reception and lounge area.
The Auditorium and the Hitchin Suite seat up to eighty and sixty delegates respectively.

All the meeting rooms are fully equipped with built in-projectors and screens, the latest technology and free wi-fi. Nine boardrooms are also available for meetings, as syndicate rooms or for private dining.

Needham House Hotel is located in Little Wymondley close to both Hitchin and Stevenage in Hertfordshire. There is plenty of free parking in the hotel grounds.

Details:  www.needhamhouse.co.uk

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Published: 01 February 2016

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Victorian Bath House was formerly a Victorian Turkish bathhouse.

The Grade II-listed building has been extensively refurbished and is now available for corporate and private events. It will host standing receptions for up to 150 guests as well as seated breakfasts, lunches, dinners and roadshow groups from 20-90 people.

The Victorian Bath House was erected in 1895 by Henry & James Forder Nevill. The Turkish bathhouse remained open until 1954 then the building was used for storage until it was converted into a restaurant in 1970.

The Victorian Bath House is located in Bishopsgate Churchyard, a short walk from Liverpool Street Station in London.

Details: www.victorianbathhouse.co.uk

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Published: 28 January 2016

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Llanthony Secunda Priory, a 12th century priory in Gloucester, is set to be regenerated to provide education and conferencing facilities.

The priory, rumoured to be the origin of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme, was founded in 1136 by Miles of Gloucester for Augustinian monks. The origin of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme follows an incident during the Siege of Gloucester in the English Civil War. The name is said to refer to a Royalist canon which was installed on the walls of the priory with the aim of breaking the siege. However it misfired and exploded after its first shot.

The Llanthony Secunda Priory Trust proposes the regeneration of Grade I and Grade II-listed buildings at the priory which will include internal and external repairs to the historic buildings bringing them back into use with landscaping and new parking provision.

A decision for approval by Gloucester City Council is expected shortly.

Llanthony Secunda Priory is located Llanthony Road close to the centre of Gloucester.

Details: www.llanthonysecunda.org

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Published: 28 January 2016

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The former D Hotel in the centre of Chester has been totally refurbished by new owners and has now reopened as the Bridge Street Townhouse.

Bridge Street Townhouse has eighteen townhouse rooms - a mix of superior, family, king, twin and double rooms. There are a further 11 annexe bedrooms plus a two bedroom apartment with a lounge, its own kitchen plus its own front door for the convenience of the long-stay guest.

All the rooms have been stylishly designed and are fully equipped with the latest in-room technology.

Bridge Street Townhouse has a breakfast lounge, a bar and a fitness suite for residents’ use.

Bridge Street Townhouse is located in Lower Bridge Street within easy walking distance of Chester city centre, the Cathedral and the River Dee.

Details:  www.bridgestreettownhouse.co.uk

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Published: 28 January 2016

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