Love is in the fresh air at Hodsock Priory
Forget chocolates, roses and oysters! All you need to feel all loved up this Valentine’s Day is a stroll, meal or weekend break in one of the most picturesque, and secluded country estates in the UK.
The splendid Hodsock Priory, located near Blyth, on the border of North Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire, will be opening its doors once again for the twenty first anniversary of its magnificent snowdrop garden providing a wonderful setting for a romantic walk, delicious lunch or sumptuous weekend break.
Its seventeen acres of garden and woodland is home to over four million snowdrops along with other season specimens such as cyclamen and hellebore, which all create a wonderful backdrop of winter flora and fauna.
“Hodsock and our garden is truly spectacular at this time of year and is a wonderful place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some quality time with that special someone,” said George Buchanan ninth generation resident and general manager Hodsock Priory. “You can join us for a leisurely stroll and tempting home-made refreshments or, you may prefer our special Valentines evening event where you will enjoy a signature meal and Champagne for just £50 per person.”
Visitors may also choose to stay at The Courtyard at Hodsock – ten luxury self catering suites which include a hearty home-made Nottinghamshire breakfast.
“Hodsock simply oozes romance and this is why so many couples choose us as their wedding venue each year,” said George. Weddings at Hodsock are completely bespoke offering couples and their families and friends a day that they will remember forever.”
In honour of the twenty first anniversary there is a host of special events taking place which include treasure trails for all the family, local food fair, gardening talks and tours of the Priory and its gardens.
And, for those who have already named the day or have perhaps accepted a Valentines proposal, George and his team will be hosting a new brides open day on Sunday 26th February when you can start planning your wedding.
Visitors to Snowdrops can also enjoy a number of online offers which include a voucher for free tea on Tuesdays, discount admission prices for pre-booking and short breaks at Hodsock’s wonderful Courtyard from just £95.
Hodsock Priory and its Snowdrop gardens are open each day from 4th February until 4th March 2012. Admission is £5 each for all adults, £1 for children aged 6 -16 and those under six go free. Dogs are not permitted in the gardens or house. Further details can be obtained by visiting hodsockpriory.com.
