Media Release: Old Somerley Goes Online For Weddings And Corporate Functions
Wednesday 17 June 2009; Old Somerley, the magical, secluded venue nestling in 7000 acres of breathtaking Hampshire countryside of the private Somerley Estate, home to the 6th Earl of Normanton, has launched its new website. One of Hampshire’s best kept secret venues, www.oldsomerley.com will guide potential clients, wishing to host an intimate wedding or inspiring team building corporate day, with revised and simplified booking information and price packages.
Conveniently located just 90 minutes from London and 20 minutes from Bournemouth and Southampton airports, Old Somerley can be found hiding just outside of Ringwood. The magnificent Somerley Estate, which is rarely open to the public, provides total privacy and seclusion in the most gracious of surroundings, making it a stunning wedding venue. Standing on the site of the original Somerley House and offering a breathtaking panoramic vista of the Hampshire countryside and River Avon, Old Somerley boasts a beautiful and recently renovated Garden House. The harmonious Zen Garden, which features a Moon Gate, water features, exotic plants and driftwood sculptures, perfectly contrasts with the adjacent, ancient Grade I listed two-acre Walled Garden which includes an exquisite 17th century folly. Old Somerley’s Garden House is licensed for Civil Ceremonies with up to 100 guests or the venue can seat 60 for just an intimate party or wedding breakfast. A marquee can be sited in the picturesque Walled Garden to provide the ideal wedding solution, incorporating the Civil Ceremony and wedding breakfast, or to host larger wedding parties and evening entertainment. This stunning venue can be exclusively yours for your dream day, simply visit www.oldsomerley.com to explore the easy-to-navigate options and completely revised packages for 2009. With its unique and tranquil setting in rolling parkland, far from the buzz of a busy office or the city, Old Somerley makes for an unrivalled venue to host corporate events or entertain business guests on an exclusive basis. A fantastic array of corporate team building activities, including 4x4 off-road driving, clay pigeon shooting and multi-activity days are available. The new Old Somerley website provides a user-friendly guide and gateway to the perfect corporate solution, whether to motivate your staff and colleagues or impress your clients. Tony Wright, Somerley Household Manager, commented: “The Somerley Estate is truly a unique gem in Hampshire’s crown rarely accessed by the public. We hope that the new Old Somerley website helps to spread the word that this exclusive part of the Estate can be yours for the day. Old Somerley is the ideal venue for anything from small parties to elaborate wedding breakfasts or seminars and our experienced team can cater for your every need and help to make the right impression or day to remember.” Old Somerley can also host private parties and functions while Somerley Park is ideal for staging sporting events and concerts, having previously welcomed Shirley Bassey, Katherine Jenkins and Chris de Burgh. The Park is used for the opening International Horse Trials in the spring; Rallye Sunseeker uses the Somerley Estate as two of its stages, and the ever popular Ellingham Country Show in August is an annual calendar fixture. However, no wedding or corporate bookings are accepted during such events, to ensure the exclusivity and privacy of your special day at Old Somerley. For further information visit www.oldsomerley.com Photography – please click on the thumbnails at the bottom of this release to download images. -Ends- Media Contact: Emma Spearing, Hazel PR Ltd Tel: 01202 862411 Fax: 01202 862301 Mobile: 07736 341828 E-mail: emma.spearing@hazelpr.com Media images also available from www.oldsomerley.com/press Username: press Password: oldsomerley
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