Heythrop Park

Warners holidays take care of you, and we had a really nice accessible room for our short visit to this lovely hotel situated near the parish of Enstone, in the Cotswolds. ( read our review of Enstone ) on Euans guide See ( Heythrop Park ) that has already been Reviewed for you on Euans guide ( PHOTO 1 ). Arriving at Heythrop park, enjoy the mile and a half driveway, stopping off at the reception wooden hut along the drive, where you will be met by a staff member to book you into your room, or advice you where to park if on a day visit. ( PHOTO 2 ). Immediately TURN RIGHT just a few feet beyond the reception hut. ( PHOTO 3 ). At the car park area, drive along to the third parking area on your left, as the few disabled bays are here, at the far end of the row. Ahead of you, just before you walk right, to reach the main entrance for the hotel, you will find a good dozen or so electric charging points. ( PHOTOS 4, 5 and 6 ) Unfortunately, it’s quite a walk to the right of parking bays to reach the main entry for the hotel. ( PHOTO 7 ). The main door is on the Level, with automatic door, and easy to enter ( PHOTO 8 ). Reception desk is now on your right and you will be warmly greeted by what we found to be, really nice, friendly staff, who in our case, who went beyond helping us, treating all guests with kindness and understanding. ( PHOTOS 9, 10 and 11 ). They will point you ahead to the lifts, and you will quickly then arrive at you floor level. Beautifully decorated in pleasing colours, and our accessible room, 108, was not to far from the lift area, but you may need someone with you to open the door from lift into the corridor. The accessible door is nice and wide, so easy for you to be pushed into your room. ( PHOTO 12 ). There is enough space at the front door to allow you to place your chair, and still have room to enter the shower room, so ideal to help you relax in your room. ( PHOTO 13 ). Large and very comfortable King size bed, soft lining, and easy mattress, With fluffy cushions, so all in all a very comfortable nights sleep. ( PHOTOS 14, 15 and 16 ). Facilities include a modern flat screen TV with usual stations, Tea and coffee making with kettle and needs, and a decent but smallish wardrobe. ( PHOTOS 17, 18 and 19 ). Wide level doorway into the modern and pleasantly furnished bathroom. A very good sized bathroom with walk in shower, and sink high enough to get your chair under it, the room spotlesssly clean and well maintained, good sized washbasin, with modern plug, which you simple touch the edge of plug to allow water to drain out. ( PHOTO 20 ). Two comfortable side chairs allow comfort for sitting to watch TV, or gaze out across the landscaped gardens. All the rooms here are very pleasant, a few maybe a little smallish, but comfortable, and nicely decorated. Which ever room you choose you won’t be disappointed with.

The shows usually start around eight, with the resident band performing a number of well known songs to get you into the mood.

Heythrop Park hotel offers an alternative lunch offer at The Travelling Duke pub. (Photo One) The inviting entrance draws you in with its interesting feel as you arrive. (Photos 2 / 3). Leave your room, and catch the lift to level (Minus 1) (Photo 4). Walk through the nicely furnished sitting area. This overlooks the steps leading to the lower South West reception area, and is a quiet comfortable sitting area, while you watch the world pass by. (Photo 5). Enter the Travelling Duke pub. This has been named after Charles Talbut, the 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, who also became the 1st Duke of Shrewsbury. It refers to the time he travelled extensively throughout Italy in particular, and became inspired enough to take ideas back home which inspired the building of his new mansion, Heythrop Park. He was born on the 15th July 1660, in England, becoming a politician, holding the position of Lord High Tresurer, although he held many other titles as well during his lifetime. He married Adelaide Paleotti about 1705, in Rome. He employed Thomas Archer to erect his house for him, in the Baroque style, which took between 1706-1711 for the main part to be built. It was constructed in stages, the roof being in place by 1709, but he only moved into the partially built home in 1713. He died at the age of 56, having no children, on 1st February 1718, and buried at ALBRIGHTON, Shropshire. The Heythrop park had not yet been completed for him, so never saw it finished. Thereafter, it remained in the hands of many Earls of Shrewsbury until it was badly damaged by fire in 1831. FOR MORE HISTORICAL NOTES OF HEYTHROP PARK, READ OUR OTHER REVIEWS ON “EUANS GUIDE” dated from September 2024. ===================================================================== (Photos 6 and 7 ). Staff will kindly come and take your orders after you have found yourselves a table. (Photos 8 and 9 ). Enjoy a heartedly prepared lunch, followed by a delightful apple crumble WINE NOTES. We tried the Red, Les Perons Pinot Noir, from France. Slight musky liquorice and dark fruit aroma, Cherry Red appearance, with the taste of hot peppery notes, deep liquorice, light bodied, but rather watery. The finish was short. And a hot pop rather than wine, a poor wine which we only gave 5.5 marks out of 10. (Photo 10). There are lots of seating spaces, although the main level will require you going down a few steps, and is a warm open area with plenty of light, but If you cannot manage steps, then chose the top level, with is very nicely decorated for your use. ================== We recommend you now taking a well earned drink after your lunch, by walking past the bar, and take the long passage along to the lift, and go down to level Minus 2, and walk across to THE LATE LOUNGE BAR. (Photos 11, 12 and 13) (Photo 14). Their Baileys liqueur coffee is the nicest we have ever had, so do try one after lunch. ======================= However, if its is a beautiful day, you may wish to relax in the gardens instead (Photo 15) there are beautiful areas you can explore throughout the estate, the whole landscaped gardens are well tended, offering a peaceful retreat, with interesting little spots to look out for. (Photo 16) The Moroccan garden terrace may appeal, a bit of a sun trap though. (Photo 17) or just outside the reception area, the Dukes terrace attracts many to sit and enjoy their drinks. We personally enjoyed our lunch experience today, followed by a relaxing afternoon.