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An English Country Mansion near Bath We are able to offer a fully staffed magnificent country house close to Bath that is usually available throughout the year for small bespoke weddings, spectacular firework parties, wonderful picnics, conferences, business meetings that will impress clients, private house parties of all descriptions and other exclusive functions. There are 11 principal bedrooms and many bathrooms and the main house can comfortably accommodate 18-22 persons. A nearby lodge is also available seperately (or at an additional cost) and has five bedrooms and several bathrooms and there is a seperate two bedroomed suite available beside the main house. Laundry and other facilities can be provided in-house. Price guide:- A typical three-night weekend would cost circa £6,500 including the services of the houskeeping staff and the resident chef. There are several splendid reception and dining rooms some with panelling, magnificent ceilings, huge stone carved chimneypieces and fireplaces with roaring log fires and many interesting historic features. The main dining room can be lit by floor standing candelabra which adds to the wonderful atmosphere. The cost of any banqueting, food and beverages is additional, splendid banquets and intimate dinner parties can be easily arranged on a cost per head basis, we will be pleased to discuss individual requirements or offer a selection of menus. There is a main family kitchen for use by guests along with a gleaming fitted commerical kitchen with the very latest up to date equipment and a range of cold rooms and other areas. Lower weekly rates upon application depending on season and availability. An Irish Castle near Dublin We also have a magnificent 15th Century castle in Southern Ireland close to Dublin which is available on the same basis - it has 14 splendid bedrooms (five with four post beds) and a suite of four state rooms furnished with fine Irish 18th century antiques. The beds are made up with fine Irish linen sheets and many small thoughtful details are included. This is a castle to impress your guests, the estate extends to well over 500 acres and the house is fully staffed with a resident manager and a chef of considerable renown. The Kings House is a family home and is your home for the hire period. The house is full of history and character, and is advertised by us at the King's House as we wish to keep the location private. The house is within easy access of the M4 (J18) and is close to Bath for rail connections and within an hour from Bristol International Airport. We have one or two other houses which are available from time to time which may suit smaller gatherings or location work. Bespoke services* Horse and carriage hire, balloon flights, flower arrangements, all types of entertainment, picnic baskets and picnic-in-a-trug garden parties, fireworks, music, theatre, equestrian activities and other country pursuits can easily be arranged at any of our event hire properties. Prices on application. *Note: Our Irish castle has many of its own facilities and different arrangements may apply. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ The Castle 
This is a magnificent 15th century private Castle set in a 560 acre demesne and a championship golf course with a magnificent clubhouse. The Castle, formerly the home of a succession of Earls, is fully staffed to the highest level and is available to let throughout the year on an exclusive basis only. There are fourteen bedrooms and four reception rooms, each furnished with the finest of 18th Century Irish Antiques. The Castle was re-furbished throughout in January 2000. Here is a unique opportunity to experience Irish hospitality at it's finest. Location: Twenty minutes from Dublin City Centre and Dublin International Airport. 
The resident chef is firmly established as one of Ireland's finest Chefs. Having worked in several fine restaurants in Ireland he moved to the Continent where he gained invaluable experience in Michelin Star establishments and joined the castle staff in 1997. During his time at the Castle he has twice been chosen by The Irish Restaurant Association to represent Ireland in the prestigious Bocuse D'Or competition held in Lyon each year. The Castle’s extensive cellars are well stocked with fine wine, spirits and liqueurs and special requests are fully accommodated. 
Accommodation:14 luxurious double bedrooms, 5 of which have four-poster beds. All guest rooms have Belgian chocolates,Irish Linen sheets, bathrobes, slippers, Penhalligon toiletries and a helpful guest directory. A pillow gift is included in "nightly turn down" by the resident maids. The castle lends itself to being used for conferences and banqueting, there are two magnificent drawing rooms, a splendid dining room, a library, and a breakfast room. There is also a Billiards room with a full sized table. 
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Additional Facilities Babysitting or Nannies can be provided on request Children's entertainer - on request. Indoor Pursuits:
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Some bookings in the last five years include family residential holidays, visits by royalty, conferences, board meetings, incentive programs, marquee events, weddings, record launches, interviews, TV shows, product launches, car launches, film locations, fashion shoots, corporate events, gala evenings, Opera evenings and private parties. Incentive Programs:There are several itinerary ideas available on request. The castle team will be pleased to write a specialised program relative to your group size, gender, age etc. Family Stays: Nannies, children's programs and suggested places of interest to visit can be arranged on request. Entertainment: All forms of entertainment can be provided. e.g. medieval evening with costumes for guests, opera, guest artists, mime artists, Jazz, traditional Irish evening, Stock Exchange evening , Make your own Movie with "Oscar Award Ceremony" etc. (full list available on request. Transport: All forms of transport can be arranged (i.e. Limousine, motor coach, people carrier, cars, city tours, private house tours). Price: The Castle is available to rent on an exclusive basis only for the day or evening from £6000 per day. HISTORY OF THE CASTLE The castle takes its name from a family who held the estate for more than three centuries, until it passed from the family in 1811. The exact age of the Castle is unknown as it is almost impossible to separate the present structure from the early stronghold around which the Gothic façade is built. The family were of Norman origin who fought with William of Hastings, acquiring substantial estates in Yorkshire and Leicestershire. Throughout the succeeding centuries the family was to play an important role in both English and Irish History. One of the most prominent Catholic families of the Pale (a picket fence and ditch enclosing a part of Ireland centering on Dublin to keep the unfortunate Irish natives out - hence the expression "beyond the pale"), they retained their faith after the Reformation, while at the same time benefiting greatly from the confiscation of the religious houses in Ireland. Apart from a short break during Cromwellian times, the family retained their influential position and continued to act as responsible members of the aristocracy for several hundred years. The family name became extinct following the death of the third Earl in 1829. The house was then sold to a Dublin businessman and his family remained there for many years. The architectural history of the Castle is highly complex, representing a progression from medieval stronghold to comfortable castle estate - going through various stages and culminating in a gothic transformation that altered and unified the entire exterior. This romantic style, so fashionable in Britain and Ireland towards the end of the eighteenth century, gave the castle its present appearance. Tudor Revival and nineteenth - century Gothic Revival features are also part of the castle's unique fabric.
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