Charnwood Forest Estate - Leicestershire

Sleeps 39 - 45 guests 

Charnwood Forest Estate can have up to 45 people with extra guests over 39 at £50 per person but please note that this is quite a stretch with people being accommodated in the common areas. 

The Charnwood Forest Estate can be hired in parts, by either choosing the South Wing for 21 - 23 guests, or the West Wing for 18 - 22 guests. 

The Charnwood Forest Estate is a large outstanding house spanning over 13 acres of land in the East Midlands. This charming self-catering holiday house can comfortably accommodate 39 guests in 16 bedrooms overlooking the surrounding gardens, woodlands, and countryside. Uninterrupted views and privacy await you at this elegant travel destination. With its indoor spa pool, treatment suite, spa garden, and a hot tub, Charnwood Forest Estate is one of Leicestershire’s best-kept secrets. The contemporary style of the house combined with its boutique French chic will be perfect for a unique big house party, family celebration, or friends reunion.

The owners, Ros and Colin, and their team will be happy to work closely with you to ensure that your guests have the best possible house party and stay. The Charnwood Forest Estate is a fantastic event venue and party house near Loughborough for all seasons, dedicated to creating precious moments with family and friends.

Key Features:

• Private indoor pool
• Hot tub
• Spa treatement facilities
• Games room
• Projector
• Pet-friendly

The drive up will lead you through large cast-iron electric gates and a long tree-lined avenue until you arrive at the French terrace, where you'll be welcomed by a member of the dedicated Estate team. This big party house near Loughborough is sure to impress you with its boutique French chick look, while the complimentary concierge service will take the hassle out of organising catering, activities, and treatments.

Besides the spa, treatment rooms, and a pool, you and your guests will be also able to enjoy a dance/yoga studio with qualified instructors. The spa enables you to enjoy a little 'me' time while admiring the 360° of luscious green gardens. You will have direct access to the spa garden which is perfect for guests who would like to unwind and revive themselves. For guests who enjoy nature, there are also plenty of cycling and hiking routes available, including the Garendon Trail and National Cycle Network.

The South Wing will enable you and your guests to all dine together. In case of a bigger event, a marquee can be set up. 

Reception Rooms & Dining

When entering the South Wing your eyes will be immediately drawn to the sweeping staircase and ivory piano. You'll be able to choose from a number of reception rooms from the minstrel gallery with seating, drawing room with a large screen TV, to a cosy snug perfect for relaxation. While the South Wing offers lots of elegance, the West Wing has really been designed as a party house. Here you'll enjoy a bar with a snug, BenQ home cinema, and a built-in sound system.

The 2 kitchens are equipped with integrated Miele and Rangemaster appliances, making your cooking endeavours a real pleasure. This large group accommodation in Leicestershire has 2 dining rooms, one for 24 and one for 40 guests, meaning you'll be able to dine all of your guests together. You will also find a coffee machine, 2 large ovens, wine cooler, washing machine, and dishwasher.

Bedrooms

South Wing (sleeping 21)

First floor:

• Bedroom 1: Two x double beds. One x single bed. En-suite slipper bath, over bath shower-head basin, toilet
• Bedroom 2: Two x double beds. En-suite shower, basin and toilet
• Bedroom 3: Two x single beds. Under window slipper bath, en-suite basin, toilet
  Bedroom 4: Two x single beds. En-suite shower, basin and toilet
• Bedroom 5: Two x single beds. Under window slipper bath, en-suite basin, toilet
• Bedroom 6: One x bunk bed suitable for adults 

Ground floor:

• Bedroom 7: Two x single beds. Direct terrace access
• Bedroom 8: Two x single beds. Direct terrace access

(Bedroom 8 leads into bedroom 7) Family bathroom with shower, basin and toilet

West Wing (sleeping 18-23)

Ground Floor:

• Bedroom 9: Two x double beds. En-suite shower, basin, toilet
• Bedroom 10: One x double bed
• Bedroom 11: One x double bed with direct terrace access

Family bathroom with two-bowl vanity unit, toilet and shower.

• Bedroom 12: Direct terrace access: One x double bed, one x double bed in adjoining room. En suite basin, toilet

First floor:

• Family bathroom with double vanity basin, toilet and shower.

Lower ground floor annexe:
Three bedrooms all with separate terrace access:

• Bedroom 14: One x Super King bed. En suite shower, toilet, vanity unit
• Bedroom 15: Two x single beds
• Bedroom 16: Two x single beds

Family bathroom with vanity unit, toilet and shower.

PLEASE NOTE; West Wing sleeps 18 in bedrooms, but can accommodate up to 23 by using two doubles and a single in the large area between bedrooms 14, 15 and 16. This is not a private bedroom and is a room that is walked through to enter bedrooms 14, 15 and 16 and guests would also be sharing their bathroom facilities. 

Further showers, toilets, basins and hair drying stations can be found in the spa.

There are beds for 40 people, but if you decide to host a few extra guests, they are welcomed to sleep over at no extra cost (but do ask them to bring their own inflatable beds and bedding). Plenty of the rooms come with a direct terrace access and cloaks with en-suite toilet. There are extra toilets, hair drying stations, and basins in the spa. 

Wellbeing

• Indoor spa pool (please, bring your own towels)
• Spa garden with Hot Tub
• "Suite of Treats" with single and double treatment rooms and relaxation area with qualified therapists
• Extensive spa menu 
• Dance/yoga studio with qualified instructors
• Games room
• Terraces, courtyards, lawns, woodland, fields, duck pond
• Direct access to way-marked footpaths, the Garendon Trail and National Cycle Network

Celebrations

Charnwood Forest Estate is a fantastic big venue to hire in the Midlands. While the estate sleeps 39 - 45 (or even 54) guests, you can have 75-day guests on-site in total. The owners are happy to help you organise whatever you had in mind. Please note that for large events you will have to pay an additional events fee which will provide you with an events manager who will organise everything, from setting up a marquee to live music and more, all according to your taste.

Corporate

With all the available facilities and 28 individual comfortable beds, Charnwood Forest Estate makes a wonderful option for a corporate event venue. Located close to Loughborough, Derby and Nottingham and only an hour and a half train ride from London, this venue has always been one of the most popular venues for our corporate clients. The BenQ cinema (located in the West Wing) could easily be used for conferences and presentations. Delegates will be happy to find a coffee machine, games rooms, lovely walks, and hiking routes. In your free time, you are more than welcome to relax in the spa pool. Just walking around in the peacefulness of this property is enough to recharge your batteries before you get back to work. The concierge services of this large group accommodation in Leicestershire can organise catering or team building events. Since the dining room can seat 46 guests, you can also have a big meeting or brainstorming session. 

Accessibility*

You will be happy to know that the South Wing consists of 2 downstairs bedrooms and a bathroom which would suit someone in a wheelchair. The West Wing also has a number of en-suite bedrooms downstairs or also the option of the main bathroom. However, the lounge is upstairs. A ramp could be set up on prior request as there are stairs in some areas.