keep the home fires burning
“Our indulgent breaks have been so popular because people are so busy they literally need to book time to do nothing ... bubble baths and snuggling down in cosy cushions – this is the place to recharge your batteries.”
And when you’re done with the umbrellas and the sea spray why not enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea in front of the open fire or in the privacy of your room while you catch up with magazines, board games or that film that you’ve been trying to find time to watch. “Our indulgent breaks have been so popular because people are so busy they literally need to book time to do nothing,” says Malcolm, “bubble baths and snuggling down in cosy cushions – this is the place to recharge your batteries.” However, relaxing does not appear on the director’s lists of things to do, “we’re in the middle of planning a great many new developments,” he explains, “in approximately two years we are hoping to open a cluster of new rooms and a small gym with an indoor pool. It will offer guests the option but we won’t make a big thing about it – too often visitors feel pressured to use all of the facilities and feel a sense of regret that they’ve missed out.” Malcolm continues: “We don’t want our visitors
to feel they’ve missed the opportunity, we want them to unwind and chill, not be tied by a home routine of working out and going to work while they are on a break!” And over the winter months Longueville is looking to develop the function room at the front of the building – currently a room used for weddings – to create a separate, private patio area. “We are a very popular destinations for weddings – all year round,” explains Pedro, “but we are careful to keep sight of the fact that we are a small venue. Although they are an important service that we offer, we make sure that it is not at the expense of the other guests – the weddings are carefully organised with carefully prepared time slots so that both wedding party and hotel guests can make the most of their stay.” Pedro adds: “We’re lucky because everyone loves a wedding and we put as much as we can into the organisation hence why we are looking to develop the front of the building – just to make that special day a little more special!”
For more information about Longueville Manor’s Indulgent package or to discuss a wedding at Longueville Manor visit www.longuevillemanor.com or call 01534 725501 to book.
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