ISSUE 8 NOVEMBER 2017
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at The Villa As Christmas fast approaches and another year comes to an end, we look back on 2017 with fond memories. We have had a fantastic year and can’t believe how fast it has flown by. We will take pleasure in knowing that when we leave 2017, our guests and friends of The Villa will mark this year as much as a success as we do. It has been a buoyant 2017 with many more Weddings, Functions, Conferences, Afternoon Teas and Dinners. We have had a wonderful time sharing with our guests and friends in their unforgettable, special occasions and we look forward to welcoming many more guests in the coming year. This year has been extra special for us as we had cause for a huge celebration. In June we won the Wedding Venue of the Year Award at the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2017. We were thrilled to receive this award and look forward to continue our growing success next year. But 2017 is not over yet and the festive period at The Villa is one of the most exciting times of the year for us. Off of the back of last year’s success, we are relaunching our delicious Festive Afternoon Tea. Available from the 13th November, The Villa will be serving this festive treat right through until the 31st December (excludes Christmas Day). We are also taking bookings for Christmas Parties, Lunch and Dinner. Plus bookings for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and not forgetting our celebratory Burns Evening on Saturday 20th January 2018. Don’t delay, book today to avoid disappointment! I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2018
Jayne Taylor General Manager
Our new Christmas & New Year brochure is available to download from our website www.thevillalevens.co.uk
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INSIDE: LATEST NEWS, FORTHCOMING EVENTS, TESTIMONIALS, WEDDINGS, CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
Lancastrian of the Year Simon Rigby MBE
Lancastrian of the Year: Simon Rigby
Did you know?
Simon Rigby CEO of The Rigby Organisation and owner of The Villa Group has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Villa Levens is open to non-residents 365 days a year, whatever the weather, whatever the occasion.
Simon received the Lancastrian of the Year award at the BIBAs, Be Inspired Business Awards, in front of a sell-out audience at The Blackpool Tower on Friday 15th September 2017.
• Special Events • Weddings & Receptions • Christmas & New Year • Christenings • Anniversaries • Private Dining • Funerals • Conference & Banqueting • Drinks • Morning Coffee • Afternoon Teas • Restaurant • Lounge Dining • Lunch • Dinner • The Villa Outside Catering
Congratulations to Simon from everyone at The Villa Group.
Wedding Anniversary
Jacquie and Neil Armstrong celebrated their 31st Wedding Anniversary on Wednesday 27th September at The Villa Levens. Jacquie, who first visited The Villa when she was a young girl on a school trip, enjoyed a night’s stay and romantic meal with her husband Neil. They commented on how much it has changed and how much they love The Villa. They can’t wait for their daughter to get married here in 2019 and neither can we. We look forward to seeing you again!
Graduate Joins The Villa Levens Weddings & Events Team The Villa Levens latest recruit is Alex Brown who graduated this year at the University College Birmingham, gaining a First-Class Honours Degree in Hospitality with Events Management. Alex Brown is pictured on the right with Hotel Manager Alex Borg.
Corporate Open Day at The Villa Levens On Wednesday 27th September we hosted our Corporate Open Day. Our three function rooms were set to show our attendees what their next Conference Meeting, Dinner or Annual Ball could look like. It was a very successful day for both the companies that attended and for us at The Villa Levens. If you were unable to attend but still wish to view our function rooms then please call us to arrange a show around.
Book Now for Christmas & New Year at The Villa Levens Call: 01539 980 980 or email: reception@thevillalevens.co.uk website: www.thevillalevens.co.uk
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 email: reception@thevillalevens.co.uk or you can download our Conference pack from the website www.thevillalevens.co.uk
Sunday 20th January 2018
Wedding Show Case Day Wedding FAYRE Wedding Show Case Day Wedding Show Case Day
Sunday 19th November 2017 Sunday 25TH FEBRUARY 2018 Sunday 25TH MARCH 2018 Sunday 22ND JULY 2018
11am-3pm 11am-3pm 11am-3pm 11am-3pm
On 18th September 2016, Richard and Helen Simkin said "I do" at the 'The Villa Levens' Brettargh Holt, Kendal. Winner of 'Wedding Venue of the Year' at Cumbria Tourism Awards 2017. The couple married on the 2nd Anniversary of their first date. They shared a 'dream day' with family and friends in the idyllic grounds of the country house. One year on, they return to 'The Villa Levens' to celebrate their 1st year wedding anniversary. They marked it with the 1st year gift tradition of paper. The couple are delighted to announce they are expecting their 3rd child.
"I'm just emailing to thank you, and all of your staff, for making our day exactly what we wanted without any problems at all. All of the staff on duty were very helpful and we can't thank them enough. Much appreciated, Becca & Paul. Becca & Paul Oliver Married at The Villa Levens Friday 22nd September 2017 To check availability or for any Wedding Enquiries speak to Freya McCabe our Weddings & Events Manager on 01539 980980 or e-mail: Freya.McCabe@thevilla.co.uk
BOOK NOW FOR christmas
& new year
Christmas Day in the Restaurant, The Pavilion & The Hall Musician, Father Christmas & Children’s Entertainer
Festive Afternoon Tea Festive Table D’Hote Menu Christmas Party Nights - Limited Availabilty Boxing Day New Year's Eve in the Restaurant Firework Display, Piper, DJ & Entertainment
New Year's Day Stay over at The Villa Levens Call:
01539 980 980
Download a copy of the Christmas & New Year Brochure from our website www.thevillalevens.co.uk
Villa Afternoon Teas
The Restaurant
Served everyday from 12pm - 5pm Cream Tea £9.95 pp *******
Monday to Saturday 6pm-9pm Sunday 12pm-8.30pm A La Carte and Table D’Hôte Menus available
Villa Afternoon Tea £17.95 pp *******
The Orangery Monday to Saturday 12pm-9pm Sunday 12pm-8.30pm Brasserie Menu Available
Villa Luxury Afternoon Tea £19.95 pp *******
Friday
His & Hers Afternoon Tea £30.95 per couple
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
COMING SOON
Christmas Festive Afternoon Tea Served Monday - Sunday 12pm-5pm
Sunday
(Available 13th November - 31st December Excludes Christmas Day)
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
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.
Festive Afternoon Tea £19.95 pp Luxury Afternoon Tea £21.95 pp As the Festive Afternoon Tea with a glass of warming Mulled Wine or Sparkling Prosecco
The Villa's Luxury Homemade Mince Pies Available Throughout The Festive Season. Why not treat someone special to a bottle of The Villa’s own back label Joseph Perrier Champagne
£45.00 or Gift boxed £50.00
The Villa Levens · Brettargh Holt · Levens · Cumbria · LA8 8EA 01539 980 980 or e-mail: reception@thevillalevens.co.uk
www.thevillalevens.co.uk
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