Twenty-thirteen has been a great year for Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel. We've put on some great events and had a lot of fun in the process. For the sake of a quick overview though, here's what we're most proud of this year.
In November we reopened a bigger and more beautiful Oak Barn after having knocked through into the adjacent building. The Oak Barn has been very busy since and I'm confident this charming little venue will continue to host many a jolly dinner and ruckus party.
Works on our grounds have also been a hallmark of 2013, with a new drive which smartens our appearance, just watch out for the chickens and ducks crossing it on your way in! On the subject of chickens, we've also become self-sufficient in egg production this year, the hotel using only eggs laid by our own hens here on the farm.
Our proudest moment of 2013 however was back in April when we won the Green Footprints Award for the greenest business in the district. This accolade acknowledges our ongoing efforts to operate sustainably, with the environment playing a key role in decisions. As well as our reed-bed for natural sewage treatment, solar panels, extensive recycling and food-souring policy, all mentioned on the Green Footprints website, the award is also thanks to our wonderful bio-mass boiler. The biomass boiler, which now heats the whole hotel and venue, has dramatically cut our carbon emissions by slashing our use of gas and electricity. What's more it runs off our own timber, produced sustainably no more than a mile away. Making all of this happen has been a tireless labor of love for director John Shields, whose efforts have clearly paid off and we're now very proud to be able to call Donington Park Farmhouse the greenest hotel around.
That said, within a couple of hours of my writing this 2013 will be over and our attention must turn to making 2014 just as strong a success. Twenty-fourteen will be our 30th year of partying in the Threshing Barn (the party started back in '84!). That's quite an anniversary and I hope you'll be celebrating it with us!
All the best for 2014!
Jack
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Monday, 9 December 2013
Take a look at the newly extended Oak Barn
Earlier this month we reopened the Oak Barn. Lovingly extended, the room is now larger and yet more charming than ever. The Oak Barn now features a dedicated dance floor, with french windows opening onto it's own outdoor space - a pretty patio and lawn (still growing!).
Here are a few snaps of the new room, taken just before Sarah and Reece's shindig at the beginning of the month. They put the Juke box to good use and enjoyed a casual BBQ dinner, before tucking in to a delicious looking cake.
Located in the middle of the farm, the Oak Barn is the ideal venue for parties and small wedding receptions (up to 100 guests). Sarah and Reece chose a very casual evening but we can offer more formal seating options if that's what you'd prefer. Either way the rustic character of the farm makes this an excellent venue for your party or wedding.
Call us to arrange a viewing with one of our friendly event team on 01332 862409.
Monday, 7 October 2013
Taste of Venison Evening 2014
Announced for 2014 as Friday 24th January! The Taste of Venison evening offers a chance to experience the original Threshing Barn at Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel in all it's glory as a mediaeval style venue. Bookings can be taken for benches of up to 10 people. Banquet tickets are priced at £29 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Experience a festival right here!
Off The Tracks Festival Tickets selling fast! Some amazing bands, check them out at http://www.offthetracks.co.uk/
Beautiful Wedding Pictures!
Some lovely wedding pictures at Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel, what a fantastic surprise! Follow the link .....
http://www.firsthandphotography.co.uk/donington-park-farmhouse-hotel-sally-and-ians-wedding/
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Super-Fast Internet Installed!
Meeting rooms, bedrooms, bar and dining room are now all equipped with super-fast internet throughout the site. The new fibre optic broadband is up and running and delighting our regulars and new visitors alike. We had the chance to really test it out last week during the Download Festival taking place at Donington Circuit just next door. The whole site was completely full, as was most of Castle Donington with people flying in to East Midlands Airport from all around the world!
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