Set against an inspirational backdrop of 16th century architecture and 65 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this modern hotel and spa has perfectly blurred the lines between old and new. With its purpose-built conference rooms, this contemporary hotel has a character and versatility unlike any other venue that we have been to and one that is sure to impress you as much as it did us
Tucked away amidst 65 acres of landscaped grounds is the incredibly impressive Grade II listed Walton Hall. Once the ancestral home of the Mordaunt family, this stunning 16th century building is now one of the region’s most versatile and desirable venues that has benefiTted greatly from the recent additions of the hotel and spa. Nowadays, the 197 bedrooms, 21 modern meeting rooms and several restaurants and bars that accompany the original grand old Hall have made this a perfect location for both corporate and private events alike
Address: Walton, Wellesbourne, CV35 9HG
Website: https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-A0I8-mercure-warwickshire-walton-hall-hotel-spa/index.shtml
Conference Sales Contact: Cristina Tataran (Director of Sales)
Tel: +44 (0)1789 842424
Mobile: +44 7717 865 281
Email: cristina.tataran@accor.com
Distance & time from nearest airport:
Birmingham International Airport is located just 30 miles away – 35 minutes by car
Distance & time from nearest railway station:
Official star rating: 4 Star
Located in the heart of rural Warwickshire and just a short distance from Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford upon Avon and the historical Warwick Castle is the beautifully secluded Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa. With its wonderful 16th century hall and modern hotel facilities, this 4-star venue is a perfect example of how old and new can be fused together.
Following the tree lined driveway, leads you directly to the Main Hall entrance where you are immediately taken back to an age of nobles and aristocracy. As the oldest part of the venue, it has retained much of its original character and is where you will find the Mordaunt and Moncreiffe restaurants along with the very regal grand Main Hall entrance. From here, you can make your way around the site, past the spa to the main hotel entrance.
Access from the hotel’s bright and spacious modern lobby couldn’t be easier, as many of the bedrooms, along with the Lemon Tree Bar and Oranges and Lemons Brasserie Restaurant all lead directly off from here. There is also a gorgeous terrace that is directly behind the hotel and looks over the lovely and tranquil Victorian Gardens.
Parking: There are 300 parking spaces and all free.
Coach / Bus Pick-up Location at hotel: Coaches can drop-off directly outside the main entrance and can park onsite too.
Number of bedrooms: There are 197 bedrooms in total, with 8 being accessible rooms. Of the 197 rooms, there are:
Bedrooms:
With a great range of rooms available as stated above, including a choice of twins or doubles, you are sure to find something that meet your needs. All rooms are modern and clean and come with a flat screen T.V, with some having a balcony that allow you to take in some of the gorgeous landscaped grounds that surround the hotel.
If you feel like stretching your budget a little, then the hotel’s suites are well worth the extra. With their high ceilings, four poster beds, free standing baths and feeling very spacious, they are a cut above your usual suites that you will come across.
Number of floors: 3
Business centre:
No, but most things can be done by the hotels fabulous team.
Wi-fi:
Yes. All free, easy to access and strong throughout the hotel, which is impressive given some of the thick walls of the older parts of the hotel.
Fitness gym:
Yes, the gym is located on the ground floor of an adjacent building. It comes equipped with weights machines, treadmills, cross-trainers and rowing machines.
Spa & Swimming Pool:
A lovely, large indoor swimming pool with a relaxing steam room and sauna are all located in the same building as the six treatment rooms. From here, you can choose from a range of available treatment packages that are sure to leave you feeling de-stressed and totally refreshed using a range of Decleor products.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
The Oranges and Lemons Brasserie Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hotel. Light and spacious, this fantastic restaurant looks out over the Victorian Gardens and serves excellent food from both a set menu and a la carte. A relaxed atmosphere and superb service made having a good time easy here. We really didn’t want to leave!
There are also several other restaurants scattered around the site including the Mordaunt and Moncreiffe restaurants, as well as the glorious Conservatory Bar - with the latter of these being our favourite place in the whole venue. Full of character and with its wrap around views of the hotel’s grounds and lake, this beautiful room epitomises the fusion of old and new.
While each of the hotel’s bars and restaurants have their own character and would be well worth wiling away an evening or two, it should be noted that some are only used for servicing conferences. Lucky for you though if you are part of that conference!
MEETING / CONFERENCE ROOMS
Between the hotel and hall, there are 21 meeting and conference rooms in total, with all rooms in the hall being located on the ground floor. Whilst the hotel largely mirrors this layout, there are some meeting rooms located on the first floor.
Every room varies in size, with each one having its own unique character and design features. Despite this variation, what is uniform between them all is the versatility that each space offers you. From small boardrooms, such as the Oak and Elm through to the impressive and spacious Courtyard Suite - whatever your needs, you are sure to find it here.
Registration is taken in the hotel’s bar lobby area, or outside the rooms themselves if on the 1st floor. Over in the Hall however, it is taken in the incredibly grand main entrance with its stone colonnade and stained-glass heraldic windows. This is a huge wow factor for any guests and one that would be amazing for branding or for experiential experiences.
Another great consideration for this venue is the extensive land and space available for you to carry out team building and small festival type events. The grounds here are stunning and the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities for your events.
Courtyard Suite
Right next to the hall and as the biggest meeting room in the venue, the Courtyard Suite is a very impressive space that can hold up to 180 people in theatre style or 170 in banquet. This self-contained room has loads of character and tons of natural light. Clean lines add to its style and would be perfect for large conferences, dinners, awards evenings or parties.
Natural light: Yes
Size: 262 Sq.M
Reception:
Theatre: 180
Cabaret: 120
Classroom: 60
Dinner: 170
Location: gROUND fLOOR
AV Equipment included: Screen and projector
Sycamore
Located on the 1st floor and with its angled ceiling, the Sycamore is a lovely modern room that is a great alternative to other spaces available here. Close to the hotel’s reception and restaurant and benefitting from a 60” built-in screen and air-conditioning, this would be a great place for small conferences, or for training courses for up to 60 people. Feeling nice and bright and with other smaller rooms nearby that would serve nicely for breakout sessions, the Sycamore is very versatile.
Natural light: Yes
Size: 66.4 Sq.M
Reception:
Theatre: 60
Cabaret: 42
Classroom: 27
Dinner: 50
Location: 1st floor in the hotel
AV Equipment included: Screen and projector
Moncrieffe Restaurant
Located in the 16th century Hall, the Moncrieffe is a lovely unique room that is full of character. Huge high ornate ceilings and two grand chandeliers give a sense of grandeur and occasion to any event that would be held here. As such, you would be hard pressed to find a more elegant location that would be perfect for dinners, conferences, lunches or weddings for up to 120 people.
Natural light: Yes
Size: 149.81 Sq.M
Theatre: 120
Cabaret: 80
Classroom:
Dinner: 120
Location: Ground floor in the Hall
AV Equipment included: Screen and projector
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