Special Places to Stay: Venues in Britain

This guide will become the bible for anyone planning a special event. Be it a wedding, celebration, conference or meeting - with this glittering collection of locations any event can be stunningly hosted and meticulously planned. Tie the knot in a Georgian manor in Gloucester where an ex Claridge's chef, will whip up something fabulous for hen do's. Beauty therapists are on hand to pamper and polish. Host a family gathering in a beautifully restored Arts & Crafts mansion above Lake Windermere; celebrate a 50th birthday in a Scottish castle; a 21st on the SS Great Britain, or organise an executive get-together on a grand Estate where umpteen outdoor activities await for a post-meeting de-stress. These venues will make invitations irresistible and ensure that the day is remembered for all the right reasons.