Berkeley House
- Style
- High glamour, high Georgian, high living
- Setting
- Cotswold-cobbled streets
SPECIAL OFFER: 25 per cent off all December 2008 to February 2009 bookings when you book through Smith. Ring 0845 034 0701 now.A three-storey town house in the heart of Cotswold’s Tetbury, Berkeley House combines grand Georgian elegance and contemporary glamour with artistic flair. The eight dramatic rooms are stuffed with denim wallpaper, hologram photographic enlargements and black mirrored doors. There’s even an apartment in the landscaped garden with a cinema space, wet room and seven-foot four-poster bed. Perfect for any celebration – families, feisty groups and serene style-seekers alike. There are two further rental properties nearby for groups that keep on growing. SPECIAL OFFER: 25 per cent off all bookings from December 2008 to February 2009
Need to know
Property styleEnormous five-star Tetbury town house with separate cottage and apartment across the square
GroundsSmack bang in Tetbury town, with extensive landscaped gardens and outdoor dining areas
SleepsBerkeley House sleeps 16 (+ four under-eights only) in three en suite doubles, two doubles and three twins. Bay Tree Court across the square sleeps four; one double, one twin. Chipping Apartment a few doors down sleeps six; one double and two twins.
Ideal forGlamorous gatherings and huge celebrations
RatesBerkeley House: Friday to Monday, £3,500; Monday to Friday, £2,880; a week, £5,600; Christmas/NY, £7,000. Bay Tree Court: Fri to Mon, £650; Mon to Fri, £700; a week, £1,250. Chipping Apt: Fri to Mon, £750; Mon to Fri, £900; a week, £1,600.
Minimum hireThree-night breaks at the weekend from 4pm on Friday to 10am on Monday. All three properties can be rented separately or together to sleep 30.
AlsoBerkeley House, Bay Tree Court and Chipping Apartment are non-smoking. Pets are not allowed.
In the know
Eating and DrinkingThe conservatory dining room in Berkeley House seats 14–16 overlooking the courtyard garden. There is a larger dining space in The Orangery & Coach House apartment at the bottom of the garden with space to entertain 30–40, and an attached kitchenette. The garden has a dining table that seats up to 30 and an enormous barbecue. The house is self-catering, but chefs can be recommended and arranged for evenings or whole weekends. Bay Tree Court is also self-catering, with a dining table for eight; Chipping Apartment seats six. It's possible to pre-order food, with some notice. Berkeley House is also happy to recommend and/or arrange private catering at the house – that can be as simple as a chef for the evening, or as extensive as a whole team of staff at your disposal. Local deli Quayles has great links with Berkeley House. Large events can also be organised in the grounds, catering for up to 90 people in a marquee (60 seated).
HousekeepingMid-stay housekeeping can be provided at an additional charge.
EntertainmentThere is an iPod station and CD players in all rooms. Varying degrees of entertainment can be provided at Berkeley House. Whether you want to organise a chef, a butler, in-house massages, cookery courses or a children's party, just ask and they will try to provide.
ProvidedFree WiFi, Sky+, classic film library, PS2, croquet set, barbecue and coal. In rooms: The White Company bed linen, black bath robes, Molton Brown toiletries, LCD TV, DVD, mineral water, fruit.
Eco policyBerkeley House provides one serious set of recycling bins in the kitchen. Organic produce from local suppliers and farmers can be arranged on request.
Booking process50 per cent deposit, with final payment settled no later than 12 weeks before arrival. Cancellations: four weeks prior to arrival, the fee is non-refundable; more than four weeks prior to arrival, a scaled percentage will be refunded.
WeddingsBerkeley House is not licensed for ceremonies, but receptions for up to 90 guests can be hosted (60 seated). However, because this is a private town house, functions are not permitted outdoors after 11pm.
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