Press Office and Media Centre for Combermere Abbey http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office Thu, 17 May 2012 07:40:25 +0000 http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/va-room-at-the-abbey-for-car-fest-north Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 This September (8th and 9th) celebrity DJ and presenter, Chris Evans will be hosting ‘Car Fest North' for ‘Children in Need' in the magical setting of Cholmondeley Castle.  Those of you lucky enough to have bagged tickets for this spectacular weekend may be looking for accommodation to complete your weekend's plans?   Just a short drive away from Cholmondeley Castle, Combermere Abbey is offering a two night ‘Car Fest' package, arriving Saturday and departing Monday, starts from just £275 for a cottage (to sleep 4), including a bumper breakfast hamper! http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/va-room-at-the-abbey-for-car-fest-north http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/abbey-tours-resume-after-restoration Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Following the completion of phase one of The Library restoration, C12th Combermere Abbey, one of Cheshire’s most notable historic properties, situated between Nantwich and Whitchurch, opens for its annual tours of the Abbey once more, from 24 April – 28 June, each week on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/abbey-tours-resume-after-restoration http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/home-and-garden-event-2nd-may Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 On Wednesday 2nd May, Combermere Abbey are once more hosting a Home & Garden Event organized by Sally Jones Fairs which will support the fundraising efforts of ‘Save the Children' Borders Committee.   The Fair, kindly sponsored by The Brownlow Furniture Company will take place between 10am and 4pm. Entry includes a glass of Free Summer Punch. http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/home-and-garden-event-2nd-may http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/flower-power-2012-may-27th Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 On Sunday, 27th May, Combermere Abbey Estate is adding a new event to their calendar which will appeal to all green-fingered folk. ‘Flower Power' is a plant fair of distinction, exhibiting and selling a wide range of specialist plants. The fair will feature numerous RHS and other award-winning plant specialists and nurseries from near and far, in the inspiring surroundings of the Abbey. The plants on sale will be priced realistically and include some varieties that are not readily available at more commercial retailers. http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/flower-power-2012-may-27th http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/spring-wedding-fayre Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 On Sunday 25th March 2012, Combermere Abbey, one of the North West's most romantic wedding venues will host a Spring Wedding Fayre in partnership with Wedding Link.   The Fayre will take place from 11am until 3pm and will be an ideal opportunity for guests to view the stunning Glasshouse in the heart of the fruit tree maze in the Victorian Walled Gardens of the Abbey, and the Walled Garden Pavilion. Entry to the fayre and car parking is complimentary. http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/spring-wedding-fayre http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/hamper-for-nothing-at-combermere Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Visit England are predicting a bumper year for tourism this year with the Diamond Jubilee, The Olympics and Paralympic Games etc! To celebrate Visit England are promoting ‘English Tourism Week', March 10-18th.  Here at Combermere Abbey we are delighted to support this glorious campaign by giving away a complimentary breakfast hamper, crammed with local farm fresh goodies including preserves and juices from the Abbey's own fruit trees, to newly booked clients staying that week.  http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/hamper-for-nothing-at-combermere http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/bluebells-galore-at-the-abbey Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 On Sunday, 15th April, Combermere Abbey Estate is hosting its annual two mile Bluebell Walk Event, a fun day out for the whole family. The event gives visitors the rare opportunity to visit the beautiful location of the C12th Combermere Abbey. Walk through dappled woodlands, beside the picturesque lake, enjoying the sensory delights of carpets of these fragrant blue native flowers. http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/bluebells-galore-at-the-abbey http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/50-weeks-of-mid-week-bargains Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest..... A three night mid-week stay at Combermere's award-winning cottages is priced at the same fixed rate, whether you chose to stay in February or August or any time to suit you. (The only exception is the two weeks during the Christmas and New Year holidays.)   http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/50-weeks-of-mid-week-bargains http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/combermere-abbey-at-the-wedding-show-tatton-park Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 The 10th annual Wedding Show takes place on January 28th - 29th. Combermere Abbey will exhibit for the first time at this prestigious event, which takes place in a luxury marquee within the grounds of Tatton Park. The stand for Combermere Abbey will reflect the uniqueness of this magical venue and give brides-to-be a taste of the walled garden setting throughout the changing seasons. Come along and meet our friendly team at stand No.307. You can also enter our prize draw to win signed copies of the romantic novel "It Started with a Kiss" by best-selling author, Miranda Dickinson. http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/combermere-abbey-at-the-wedding-show-tatton-park http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/-highly-commended-by-hudsons-heritage-guides Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Combermere Abbey cottages have been recognised as ‘Highly Commended’ by Hudson’s Heritage Guides in their “Best Accommodation” category for 2011.  Sarah Callander Beckett, Combermere Abbey’s owner, was thrilled to receive this accolade at celebratory Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Grosvenor Square in London on 1st December, where the awards were presented by Lucinda Lambton and Lloyd Grossman. She exclaimed: “We are truly delighted, these awards are particularly close to our hearts as they represent the crème de la crème of the nation’s heritage, to us they’re rather like the Oscars! http://www.combermereabbey.co.uk/news/press-office/-highly-commended-by-hudsons-heritage-guides