ISSUE 5 FEBRUARY 2017 Happy New Year. Welcome back and may I take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and valued custom. During the past few months we have held numerous functions and events. The Villa remains as popular as ever and much sought after. The Festive Season brought a record number of happy customers through our doors. Our newly launched Festive Afternoon Tea was so successful it is back by demand for 2017. Looking ahead...Those memorable days are fast approaching with Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter Sunday and Father’s Day along with our scheduled Wine Dinners already on our calendar of events. We are open daily to Non Residents all year round. Serving Morning Coffee, Lunch, Dinner and Afternoon Teas. We have something to suit everyone. Look out for our Friday Fish & Chip Special, traditional Sunday Lunch, À La Carte and Table d’hote menus. The Villa Wedding Fayre is to be held on Sunday 26th February 2017. Our exhibitors will be showcasing a wonderful display of wedding stalls along with our Bridal Fashion Shows save the date! We do have late availability offers on selected days throughout 2017. If you are planning an event why not let The Villa take the stress out of the organisation. Our experienced staff are on hand to advise you on all your needs. To arrange a show round and an informal chat please contact The Villa Team on 01539 980 980 Email: reception@thevillalevens.co.uk We look forward to seeing you soon. General Manager
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: LATEST NEWS, FORTHCOMING EVENTS, TESTIMONIALS, WEDDINGS, VILLA DINING AND MUCH MORE
Winter Ball Success
Testimonials My wife and I wish to covey our thanks and appreciation to all your staff, who were involved in organising and providing a splendid buffet lunch for my Uncle Jim’s 100th Birthday. It was a unique family occasion and we could not have chosen a better venue. The room and setting was perfect; the food was just what we wanted; and the service throughout the afternoon was excellent. We shall be grateful if you will pass on these comments to Rebekah, the front of House Managers, the waiting staff, and of course the Chefs and Kitchen Staff ”. Mr & Mrs Slack
“We would like to say a big thank-you to all of the staff at The Villa for their hard work in relation to our winter ball. It was honestly like a fairy-tale to walk into the venue on the evening, my colleague and I were so happy to see it all finally come to life. We were informed post-ball that it was the most successful winter ball we have ever had here at LUMS with staff and students alike praising the food, the venue, and the decor. It was important for us to have a venue and a team that could cater to two diverse audiences, which we all felt was really achieved as our feedback shows. We will definitely be staying in contact with the team at The Villa for further LUMS events.” Lancaster University - LUMS Winter Ball The Villa Levens
Planning a Conference? Why not let The Villa Levens take the stress out of organising your event, our experienced staff will be able to help and advise you on all your needs. To arrange a show round and an informal chat contact The Villa Team on 01539 980 980. Day delegate rates from £28.95 + VAT download our Conference pack from the website www.thevillalevens.co.uk
Charlotte Porter & Ben Jones Married Saturday 5th November 2016 Well what a day! Our Wedding Day at The Villa, Levens was everything we wanted and more! A friend mentioned the Villa to us as we began to look at Wedding Venues. We had not heard of it before so we looked it up on the internet. We are so glad we did from the minute we saw the beautiful photographs we knew it was the right place. From the traditional architecture of the old convent to the contemporary style of the pavillion; the setting was perfect for the day we envisaged. From the very beginning Freya was so helpful, from the first show around to the “big” day nothing was ever too much. We had 3 months to plan our wedding and it surely went off with a bang. All our guests were amazed by the surroundings and backdrops. We used the recommended hair and makeup stylist and they were fantastic. On the day everything happened around us, the staff were amazing and at no point did we need to worry about something happening on time or in the correct way. We made sure Freya knew exactly how we wanted the day to run and that is what happened. Once again we had a truly amazing day and cannot thank Freya enough. It has made many memories for ourselves and all our friends and family
Sunday 16th April 2017
Va l e n t i n e ’s D a y
Tu e s d a y 1 4 t h F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 17.30 - 21.30 3 Course Dinner including a glass of sparkling Prosecco on arrival £40.00 per person or
£150.00 for 2 people Dinner and stay over in one of our
relaxing en-suite rooms including full Cumbrian Breakfast A £10.00 per person non refundable deposit is required on booking
Mothers Day
Sunday 26th March 2017 3 Course Meal including a gift for all Mum’s £29.95 per person 12pm-8pm
3 Course Meal
including an Egg for all Children
£26.95 12pm-8pm *Half price for under 12’s All events £10.00 per person non refundable deposit
*Half price for under 12’s All events £10.00 per person non refundable deposit
Luxury Accommodation Friday 30th June 2017
7pm for 7:30pm 5 Course Meal with Wines to accompany
£60.00 per person £200.00 for 2 people Dinner, Wines and stay over in one of our relaxing en-suite rooms including full Cumbrian Breakfast All events £10.00 per person non refundable deposit
Father's Day Sunday 18th June 2017
3 Course Meal including a gift for all Dad’s £25.95 per person 12pm-8pm
*Half price for under 12’s All events £10.00 per person non refundable deposit
Choose to stay in one of our 22 luxurious rooms, fitted to the high standards that friends of The Villa Levens have come to know and love. The Villa offers an excellent variety of bedrooms and state rooms to accommodate visiting friends and family. All 22 rooms feature superior en-suite facilities and have been tastefully designed and furnished to create the ideal atmosphere for a relaxing visit. Tel: 01539 980 980 Email: reception@thevillalevens.co.uk
The Villa Levens, Makes Dream Wedding Come True “We would like to thank all the wonderful staff at the Villa for making our dream Wedding possible. You delivered a perfect day in your stunning venue which is personal to us both. A big thank you to the whole team from waiters, bar staff, chefs and house keeping for all their hard work and making us feel so welcome.
Freya ensured all our plans went smoothly from rescuing the Brides wedding dress with a sewing kit, to keeping surprises that each other had planned for one another.
Alex’s support all day and supervision with our firework display to introducing us to our guests in our special way. We would highly recommend The Villa Levens to anyone, We would like to specially thank Freya and a stunning location with an excellent and Alex for being so helpful and making us feel accommodating team, who will ensure you so relaxed throughout the whole day. have the special day have always dreamed of,
Late Availability
thank you again for all your hard work. Rebecca and Paul Foulkes Married Saturday 23rd September 2016 Wedding Enquiries and Bookings Contact Rebekah Knowles Wedding & Events Manager Tel: 01539 980 980 Rebekah.Knowles@thevillalevens.co.uk
Our Wedding Brochure can be downloaded from the website www.thevillalevens.co.uk
We have Late Availability Offers on selected days. Includes 50 adults during the day and 100 guests for the evening. These are minimum numbers. Wedding Package Offer includes: · Civil ceremony room hire · Celebratory drinks after the Wedding Ceremony · Ivory or white table linen · 3 course Wedding Breakfast meal see sample Wedding Offer menu · One large glass of House wine per person plus a top up with the meal · One glass of Prosecco per person for the toasts · Complimentary B&B accommodation for the bride and groom · Evening Pavilion Room hire · Supper for 100 guests, Bacon and Sausage Barms with Handcut Chips · Resident DJ
All for a special price of £3950 including VAT
Sample Wedding Offer Menu Seasonal Soup *** Breast of local Chicken with fondant Potato Seasonal Vegetables *** Refreshing Passion Fruit Crème Brulee *** Freshly Brewed Tea and Coffee
Did you know The Villa Levens is open to Non-Residents 365 days a year whatever the weather whatever the occasion. • Special Events • Weddings & Receptions • Christenings • Anniversaries • Private Dining • Funerals • Conference & Banqueting • Drinks • Morning Coffee • Afternoon Teas • Restaurant • Lounge Dining • Lunch • Dinner • The Villa Outside Catering
The Villa Gift Vouchers Ideal for any special occasion Short on ideas? Why not treat that special person to a Gift Voucher? They range from £5, £10 or £20 Ask our staff for more details or telephone to order and pay over the phone and we will send them to you.
We stopped over for a short break at The Villa and we were so pleased that we did. This is a fantastic hotel and we can’t speak any more highly of it. The staff were so helpful and attentive and the evening meal was just right. The bedrooms were very clean and comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The location of the hotel is also just right for exploring with excellent access to travel links for all amenities in the Lake District. We will be visiting again. Well done The Villa Levens team.
Just one luxurious night spent in this wonderful place but it left us wanting to return again soon. Beautifully renovated to contemporary design whilst retaining its historical charm. The bedroom was just divine with a huge en suite bathroom... the height of luxury. We ate in the restaurant and enjoyed a real treat. The staff were all very attentive and couldn’t do enough for us.
The Restaurant
Monday to Saturday 6pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 8.30pm À La Carte and Table d’hote Menus available
The Orangery
Monday to Saturday 12pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 8.30pm Brasserie Menu Available
Friday
Fish ‘n’ Chips Special - Served with Hand Cut Chips, Mushy Peas & Tartare Sauce
Small - £7.50 Large - £9.95
Served in the Orangery 12pm - 9pm Telephone orders welcome
Sunday
Traditional Family Sunday Roast Lunch
2 courses £19.95 - 3 courses £24.95 Served in the Restaurant 12pm - 8.30pm All special dietary requirements catered for
Villa Afternoon Teas Cream Tea £9.95pp ******* Villa Afternoon Tea £17.95 pp ******* Villa Luxury Afternoon Tea £19.95 pp ******* His & Hers Afternoon Tea £40.00 per couple *******
Experience our exquisite Afternoon Tea any time of the year. Take tea in front of one of our roaring fires or in our elegant lounge areas. All the scones, bread and cakes are made in our own Villa Bakery presented on our tiered stands together with a pot of tea. Served everyday from 12pm until 5pm
The Villa Levens · Brettargh Holt · Levens · Kendal · Cumbria · LA8 8EA Tel: 01539 980 980 email reception@thevillalevens.co.uk www.thevillalevens.co.uk