View GalleryThe Colloquy
- The House
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Leisure
- Sitting Rooms
- Our Chefs
- Amenities
Luxury Country House
The Colloquy is a historic country house at the heart of the White Heron Estate. Renovated with imagination and flair, The Colloquy and neighbouring cottages situated accross the Victorian stable-yard offer modern, luxury facilities and a relaxing environment for business or social use.
The Colloquy accommodates 16 guests as standard, but an additional 7 standard single beds can be added, for a total of 23 guests (most of these beds are in galleried areas of existing bedrooms). For larger groups, the 3 cottages adjacent to the Colloquy (The Forge,The Lodge and Gardener's Cottage) can also be booked, subject to availability, to accommodate a total of 39 guests (in 16 bedrooms). It makes a perfect venue for corporate functions and teambuilding weekends, family celebrations or meet-ups with friends for celebrations or country activities.
Pets are welcome in Gardener's Cottage only.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 4 (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 5 (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 6 (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 7 (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 8 (sleeps 4)
Kitchens
There are five well-equipped kitchens in the property for meal preparation. The largest kitchen is next to the spacious Parley dining room, and has a double range cooker and a large American style fridge. A fully equipped kitchen is also found in the open-plan Discourse banqueting room, again with a double range cooker and a fridge freezer. One of the self-contained bedroom areas has a small kitchen with a cooker, and and the others are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. There is ample crockery, cutlery, glassware, and cookware and for even the largest of parties (at least 80 items each of crockery, wine glasses and tumblers).
Leisure
Sitting Rooms
The Parley
Seating area for the whole party of 16 - 3 large sofas, large ottoman, bench seat
Dining table for party of 16
Corporate: board meeting for 16 delegates
The Colloquy has a full media center (specifications on request) with Wi-Fi, OHP & presentation screen. An adaptable space, it can be a sleek meeting room/board room in the day, an impressive dining room in the evening, and an intimate studio cinema by night. Opens onto the extensive walled gardens with outdoor seating space for up to 24. The TV is a SMART TV. There is a large collection of films and music on our media centre, but otherwise there is a DVD player should you want to bring your own. There is connectivity to an IPod from the computer, and this is played on the surround sound speakers.
The Clock View
With three comfortable sofas, this is the perfect space for cocktails before dinner, or for a spot of downtime away from the main group. The Clock View is perfect for a break-out meeting away from the main board-room.
The Tack Room
This cosy panelled sitting room with an open fire and three sofas is the perfect snug. A great place to sit with a good book and a glass of wine to relax at the end of the day, or there is a TV if preferred. For our corporate guests, this is a third comfortable meeting room.
The Discourse
Lofty double height room with exposed beams; this can be a comfortable and spacious sitting area with a third TV. A great communal space with a dining room at one end and an L-shaped kitchen at the other. It can be cleared to seat a large party of up to 40 people on our long extendable tables, and opens onto the courtyard, which is a lovely space for a drinks party on a summer evening. Alternatively our corporate guests will enjoy using a second boardroom table area; the TV has scart lead sockets so you can hook up your laptop.
The Whisper
This is the small dining area between bedrooms 5 and 6, it provides a further break off area for our corporate guests, or a place to feed the kids before putting them to bed, away from the hubbub of the rest of the party.
Enjoy a taste of Herefordshire
We can provide a range of options if you want a catering service. We recommend that you liaise with the caterer of your choice directly, but we can do this for you at additional cost. All caterers can also supply their own waiting staff. Our 5 most regularly used chefs are listed below. Sarah and Loopy, both come highly recommended and are very proficient and efficient chefs. Jamie has worked with us for many years and can offer a huge variety of different dishes. Simon and Meg are still quite new to us but guests who have used them are mightily impressed.
SARAH NORMAN
An excellent local chef who can be on hand at short notice to help. Sarah can cater for anything from casual dinner parties to formal meals.
Contact Sarah t: 07989 978319 e: sarah@theleen.co.uk
LAURA “LOOPY” FOLKES
Laura is a local chef who offers private catering with all the trimmings. She is very flexible and happy to cater for groups of any size, and stays of any length. Laura can deliver ready-made and home-cooked meals and caters for a wide range of dietary requirements. She is happy to provide tailor-made menus or to work to your own menu ideas.
t: 07812 102345 e: laurafolkes@gmail.com
JAMIE YARDLEY
Jamie cooks any style to a very high standard. Of particular note is his Italian cuisine, which is very good value, and authentic too. His wife makes the most delicious Spanish omelettes/tortillas.
t: 07525 237499 e: nereolajamie@hotmail.co.uk
YOUR PLATE OR MINE
Simon is another local chef, who grew up on a farm in Herefordshire. He will tailor everything to your specific needs using only the finest local ingredients, having forged strong partnerships with local farmers and butchers.
t: 07494 797321 e: enquiries@yourplateormine.co.uk w: yourplateormine.co.uk
CIDER BARN CATERING
Local restaurant and catering company
t: 01544 388161 e: functions@the-cider-barn.co.uk w: theciderbarn-ontour.co.uk
MEGAN-LYKE CATERING
Meg is another talented Herefordshire chef and will cater for your every need, from intimate dinners to more formal ones. Meg is also well-known for her high quality, edible gifts.
t: 07964065477 e: meg.lyke@gmail.com
Amenities
Exclusive access to heated outdoor Swimming Pool (summer only) from 12 midday daily.
Welcome pack of quality locally-sourced produce on arrival.
Squash court, sauna, hot tub, table tennis, badminton, BBQ, WiFi, TVs, media centre, cinema, grand piano .
Washer/dryer; dishwasher, American fridge, open fire; linen provided, towels provided (robes available at extra cost - £10 each), hair dryers, iron & board
