For a meeting, incentive, conference or team-building event with a breathtaking view, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel in the Lake District promises the perfect venue. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, less than three hours from central London by direct train, this luxury hotel with coveted Michelin-star restaurant offers everything needed for a successful business trip.

Catering for small meetings and incentive trips, the luxurious boardroom, which overlooks Lake Windermere, can accommodate up to 50 people theatre-style. In the main house, two spacious lounges with stunning views and open fireplaces are ideal for private receptions or syndicate rooms, whilst the outside Terrace Restaurant offers a great alternative during the summer months.

The entire hotel can be hired on a sole-use basis for larger meetings, product launches or corporate events and there is even a helicopter landing facility for VIP guests.

Whether taking time out from meetings or seeking team-building events, guests can walk, hike, trek or cycle around the miles of open countryside surrounding the hotel. Whilst the calm waters of the many lakes in the area are perfect for learning how to sail or windsurf. In addition, Holbeck Ghyll can arrange activities including 4X4 off road driving, clay pigeon shooting, hot air ballooning, guided walks, climbing, horse riding, golf, orienteering and raft building.

Recognised as one of the finest hotels in the Lake District, Holbeck Ghyll offers a selection of luxury accommodation to suit the requirements of any group booking. This includes 14 bedrooms in the main house as well as a selection of detached properties set in the hotel grounds. There are 33 bedrooms in total.

Meeting delegates will particularly enjoy, The Lodge, a detached annexe located next to the boardroom, which offers six private en-suite rooms. Benefiting from its own separate car park, the Lodge rooms have all the amenities of those in the main house with the addition of a mini-bar, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and either a private balcony or terrace with breathtaking lake views.

Alternatively, for those wishing to mix business with pleasure, there�s Lowtherwood, a refurbished barn conversion set in the grounds of Holbeck Ghyll offering four en-suite bedrooms, a galleried lounge and dining area with a wood-burning stove fire, luxury kitchen, private sauna and outdoor hot-tub. Here, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds with accommodation in a private property but with all the facilities of a first-class hotel � including a Michelin-star chef who can prepare dinner at the property or in Holbeck Ghyll�s award-winning restaurant. Lowtherwood can also be offered on a self-catered basis if preferred and guests can order from the hotel�s Michelin-star take-away menu.

A 24-hour delegate rate which includes use of the boardroom, one night�s single accommodation, Michelin-star dinner and full English breakfast starts from �175 per person, per night plus VAT.

A former hunting lodge, Holbeck Ghyll is only 20 minutes from junction 36 of the M6 and less than two hours from Manchester International Airport. Set in 16-acres of countryside, facilities include a Michelin-star restaurant, health spa with gym, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms, croquet lawn and tennis court.

Visit www.holbeckghyll.com or telephone 01539 432375 for further information.

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