Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

This unique historic house offers something for everyone to enjoy; from the magnificent English Baroque Palace with its priceless collections, to the Pleasure Gardens filled with activities for children.

Bedrooms: n/a
Outdoor Grounds: yes
Meeting Max: 160
Dinner Max: 300
Motorised: no
Shooting: no
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Down Hall Country House Hotel,
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning four star mansion house hotel offering five star service and award-winning cuisine. Situated on the Hertfordshire/Essex border amidst 10 acres of woodland, parkland and landscaped gardens, yet minutes from Stansted Airport and the M11.

Bedrooms: 100
Outdoor Grounds: yes
Meeting Max: 200
Dinner Max: 150
Motorised: yes
Shooting: yes
Website: www.downhall.co.uk

The Grove, Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire

Winner of The AA Hotel of the Year 2004/05 The Grove’s guest rooms and suites range from the luxurious to the truly palatial. The hotel boasts an 18 hole golf course, an outdoor 'beach' and a sumptuous spa.

Bedrooms: 227
Outdoor Grounds: yes
Meetings Max: 450
Dinner Max: 380
Motorised: On nearby grounds
Shooting: some
Website: www.thegrove.co.uk

Hanbury Manor Golf & Country Club, Ware, Hertfordshire

An historic oasis located in Hertfordshire, the 5 star Hanbury Manor Hotel and Country Club is the perfect venue to quickly escape London. Boasting Jacobean splendour and a championship golf course in mature gardens.

Bedrooms: 151
Outdoor Grounds: yes
Meeting Max: 120
Dinner Max: 120
Motorised: yes
Shooting: no
Website: www.hanbury-manor.com

Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire

One of England's most beloved stately homes, well known the world over for its huge open-air rock concerts.

Bedrooms: n/a
Outdoor Grounds: yes
Meeting Max: 200
Dinner Max: 112
Motorised: yes
Shooting: yes
Telephone: 01438 813825
Website: www.knebworthhouse.com

Pendley Manor, Tring,
Hertfordshire

Set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, this grade 2 listed building dates back to 1872. It's hard to imagine this tranquil place is 1 hour from London and close to the M1 and M25.

Bedrooms: 73
Outdoor Grounds: yes
Meeting Max: 250
Dinner Max: 200
Motorised: yes
Shooting: no
Website: www.pendley-manor.co.uk