Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - October/November 2023 (Issue 103)

HORWOOD HOUSE IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OFFER RESTORATIVE SLEEP DAY AND SPA OFFERS The new Aromatherapy Associates Restorative Sleep Day at the recently renovated H Spa at Horwood House in Buckinghamshire is the ideal way to take some time out, refresh and set yourself up for a good night’s sleep. The day includes full use of the spa facilities from 9 am until 5 pm, a 60-minute Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Body Treatment and a delicious afternoon tea. It’s available to book from Sunday to Friday at £135 per person and on Saturday from £145 per person. Other spa deals include a Spa & Shop Escape with discounts available at nearby Bicester Village and an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room at Horwood House with use of the spa facilities, a 25-minute spa treatment plus dinner in Harry’s Bar & Kitchen. This is available to book until December 2023 from Sunday to Friday at £175 per person, based on two people sharing a room. On Saturday, it costs £199 per person, based on two sharing. Set in Little Horwood on 38 acres of private countryside in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside, this stunning Grade-II listed property combines the style and heritage of a quintessential country house hotel with contemporary features and home-from-home touches. Weddings take place at this magnificent property where the team loves supporting other local suppliers. H Spa boasts a 15-metre indoor pool, sauna, steam and relaxation rooms, multiple treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art gym, all centred around a beautiful outdoor courtyard area where refreshments can be enjoyed al fresco. To book visit www.horwoodhouse.co.uk Photography of the interior of Missenden Abbey courtesy of www.sianweatherheadphotography.com Photography of exterior courtesy of https://loveandlifestudio.co.uk MISSENDEN ABBEY, GREAT MISSENDEN, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE This exclusive-use, 12th-century medieval Abbey has been lovingly transformed into a wedding venue marrying history with a contemporary feel. The main house boasts exquisite architectural details including unique stained-glass windows and a decorative staircase. Outside, the beautifully maintained gardens set in 10 acres of picturesque grounds in the heart of the Chilterns are home to a summerhouse, a fish pond and a water feature plus a 500-year-old Cedar tree and the entire house and grounds are available exclusively for weddings. Ceremonies take place in the Garden Room where the bride and bridal party enter from the stunning staircase into the suite that can seat up to 100 guests. A drinks reception can be held outside on the picturesque grounds or, in the event of bad weather, inside the Garden Room, Bar or Library. The wedding breakfast can be hosted in the adjoining dining rooms with vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows for up to 115 guests and a summer option is a seasonal marquee with a starlit canopy accommodating up to 150 people. Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed in the Abbey daily from noon, with fresh sandwiches, petit fours, freshly baked scones and tea & coffee all served using homegrown or locally sourced produce ensuring the freshest ingredients are used and gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are also available. The venue is hosting a New Year’s Eve party with A Night at the Musicals theme to end 2023 in style! Tickets are priced at £125. To find out more and to book, visit https://missendenabbey.co.uk 20

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