Thoresby Hall Hotel and Spa, Nottinghamshire
Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton
Reviewed by Helen
Thoresby Hall is a stunning elegant country hotel, perfect for a spa break or an excting activity break with fine dining and superb evening entertainment too!
Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa, is a luxury 4 star country house hotel in Nottinghamshire and is part of the Warner Leisure Group. This is a stunning Grade 1 listed hotel and a former stately home which offers you a luxury getaway, safe in the knowledge that as you have left your kids behind with Granny and Grandpa, then likewise there will be no other children running around disturbing your well deserved grown-up break. Thoresby Hall does not accept any guests under the age of 21. The focus is on providing you with luxury accommodation, fine dining options in stunning surroundings, with a wonderful choice of exciting and enthralling activities and entertainment. This is the perfect recipe for your grown up getaway!
Located on the edge of Sherwood Forest, Thoresby Hall is easily accessible only 35 minutes North of Nottingham and about twenty minutes from the M1. This is a central location and ideal for an easy escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here you will be spoilt for choice with the vast range of activities on offer to suit all tastes, so please check the programme when planning your getaway. As well as the award winning World Spa and golf available, there are also some fabulous experiences and classes to treat yourselves to such as Whisky tasting, Cocktails and Canape making, walking with deer, Art classes, Ghost Tours, Yoga ,Tai Chi and Golf and swing coaching. For something more challenging and dynamic, there is the fast car (eg Lamburgini, Aston Martin) experience as well as Microlite or hot air ballooning
There are also several highly popular VIP concert nights, including famous vocalists such as Jane Macdonald and Elkie Brooks. If you are celebrating an extra special occasion, then you can also upgrade and book a front row VIP table with Champagne and waiter service.
Alternatively, you may just be here for the truly fabulous fine dining, World Spa and Golf Swing Clinic facilities , in which case, you can always relax after dinner in the Late Lounge where Jazz or other laidback entertainment adds to the chilled out ambience.
Accommodation and mini break packages have been designed to give you a choice to match your budget. Rooms are graded from Standard Rooms -which are modern and crisp and clean, the more premium Signature Rooms providing you with an elegant and contemporary environment - some have patios overlooking the beautiful gardens- perfect for a glass of Champagne before dinner. Historic Rooms offer a unique character and charm taken from the history of the Old House. These rooms include indulgent additions such as roll top baths, LCD TV s and luxury linens.
Your break here includes Full English and continental breakfast and 3 course evening meal. There are three dining options, The Blue Room - Two AA rosette winning restaurant specialising in modern British cuisine, Fenocchi's authentic Italian restaurant which serves Rustic Italian food and The Pierrepont Restaurant which is a more casual buffet restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of food.
Perhaps one of the most unique aspects to a stay at Thoresby Hall, are the Thoresby Players, a talented group of theatrical thespians who bring this historic house to life and set the scene as it was in days gone by. They create a truly unusual but not to be missed experience.
All in all, Thoresby Hall has something for everyone for your grown up getaway, whether it's a romantic country break, a Spa weekend away with the girls, a golf break with the boys, or an enlightening and memorable activity experience with friends. Please check out the hotel website for further information and don't forget to mention Away without the kids when booking. Quote ref AWAY1.