When searching for the perfect company retreat, it can be difficult to know what the key things are to look for.
The venue needs to have enough space for creativity to flow, a surrounding environment that is a change from the usual desk setup, space for the entire team to dine together whilst also ensuring privacy for colleagues with the accommodation setup.
We know what constitutes an effective and productive company retreat, and we've pre-vetted and hand picked the top 5 company retreat venues.
1. Toft Estate, The Peak District.
If you’re looking to host a corporate event and team building in the stunning countryside, then the Toft Estate is perfect for you. Based in the Peak District, it is easily accessible from Manchester, Birmingham, and London (Euston Station). So bring your colleagues together to celebrate a summer or winter party, have a bonding team-building retreat, or host a meeting to brainstorm your next ideas.
Made up of 4 buildings, bookable individually or together for exclusive use, the estate can sleep 46-48 guests with 23 bedrooms and 36 individual beds. The ample space enables you and your guests to relax and have a peaceful sleep before a busy day ahead. Being self-catering gives you flexibility with catering packages or catering.
Being based in the beautiful country side there are many local activities available. From endless country walks, to activity centres a 2 minute drive away, we guarantee many entertaining ideas for some team building!
2. Dovedale Manor, The Peak District.
A quintessentially English former public house converted into luxury group holiday accommodation located in a picturesque setting within the Peak District National Park. With a maximum capacity of 38 guests but also welcoming to smaller groups Dovedale Manor is ideal for a gathering in The Peak District.
There are 13 tastefully designed en-suite bedrooms complete with double and single beds. A huge living/kitchen area provides more than enough space for guests to relax after a long day of enjoying the Peak District, and there is plenty of dining space for enjoyable meals together.
The property sits on a plot amounting to more than five private acres of land. Guests have access to their own private green field for space and privacy to enjoy clean Peak District air whilst residing at the accommodation. The Manor has an attached stone built deck with outdoor dining table and chairs, sun loungers and a BBQ provided, there is also a gated children’s play area. This venue provides the perfect space to get creative with your team, disconnect from the usual routine - and have a productive company retreat.
With full stay catering packages and a whole range of team building activities available, Enquire Now.
3. Higher Burrow Farm, Somerset.
Higher Burrow Farm dates back to 1564 and has just been completely renovated from top to bottom, which means it is bursting with historic character whilst having the luxury and style akin to a boutique hotel - essentially here you have the best of both worlds for your company retreat!
There are more recent additions to this property such as the modern extension which gives the home its heart with the open plan kitchen/diner - perfect for team celebrations. The attention to detail and style that has gone into this renovation plus the heritage that has always been there will leave you forever noticing the little things this beautiful house has to offer.
The location of Higher Burrow in the heart of Somerset really is the English countryside at it's very best; only a mile from the Somerset levels you are surrounded by nature, picture-perfect villages and even a local cider farm (the famous Somerset Cider Co.!) which is just a short stumble from the house where they are more than happy to let you try before you buy and tours can be arranged.
This is the perfect place for a company retreat into the Somerset countryside.
4. Little Cheriton House, Somerset.
Little Cheriton House offers your team the chance to stay in a beautifully designed Georgian style manor house which is anything but little. Standing proud atop the rolling hills of the Somerset countryside Little Cheriton House has stunning, far reaching views across the patchwork landscape.
Surrounded by nature, with it's own large garden, you can't help but relax and breathe in the fresh country air when hosting your company retreat at this stunning property. Designed to accommodate large groups, Little Cheriton House boasts 7 luxurious bedrooms spread over the first and second floors, whilst all being accessed by a stunning sweeping spiral staircase.
The ground floor is perfect for events and brainstorming sessions with the team with a large open plan kitchen complete with island and the grand 18 seater dining table located in the dining room allows everyone to work together, and also dine together if full stay catering packages are chosen. Last and by no means least, the large window lined lounge with roaring open fire is perfect for relaxing in whilst enjoying some of the local somerset cider after a day of getting creative. You really won't want to leave this fantastic house.
If you fancy venturing out for a drink or to try the local fayre, the nearest pub The White Horse Inn is located 0.7 miles from the house and is walkable (15-20 min) across the fields for those capable. Also walkable (2 miles) partially on the same route is The Kings Arms which offers a more gastro pub experience or slightly further afield in the car are The Old Inn, and The Nog Inn.
Remember, if you're planning your next company retreat and are looking for an experience that will leave a lasting impression on everyone who attends, reach out to www.companyoffsites.co.uk for more information today.
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