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NEWS ISSUE 15 AUGUST 2019
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Proud to be an Awarded 4 Star Hotel with 2 AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence Welcome back! I am delighted to inform you that we have secured our Certificate of Excellence for 2019 from TripAdvisor! We are very proud to retain such prestigious award as it illustrates our hard work in maintaining high standards throughout our hotel and restaurant. We were also thrilled to be amongst the finalists at the North West Wedding Awards. Our special events such as the Discover Portugal Wine Dinner and Father's Day were highly celebrated 'sell-out' occasions which have resulted in bookings for our next wine event on Friday 11th October where we will be wining and dining on delicacies from France. If you would like to book for our Discover France Wine Dinner, call 01539 980 980. On Sunday 28th July we held our second Wedding Showcase Day of the year. Many future newlyweds attended to view our award-winning venue, browse wedding stalls and chat to our resident suppliers. If you were unable to attend, be sure to make a note in your diary for our Wedding Fayre which will take place on Sunday 27th October, 11am - 3pm. We cannot believe we're saying it but the festive season will soon be upon us so plan ahead and book to celebrate Christmas & New Year at The Villa Levens! Our Christmas brochure, which is available to download from our website, includes our superb Party Night Packages, our infamous Festive Afternoon Teas and what we will be serving on the most important days of Christmas. To book now, call 01539 980 980. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you to The Villa Levens again soon.
Jayne Taylor
Download our Ch ristmas brochu re from www.thevill alevens.co.uk
Operations Director
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR. CALL 01539 980 980 TO BOOK
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THE VILLA LEVENS, A HISTORIC 19TH CENTURY GEM, PERFECT FOR ALL OCCASIONS INSIDE THIS ISSUE: LATEST NEWS, FORTHCOMING EVENTS, STORIES AND MUCH MORE
The Villa Levens welcome guests from across the globe 11 travel buyers from India stayed at The Villa Levens on 11th May as part of a five day familiarisation trip in the North West organised by VisitBritain, the national tourist board. The trip followed the group’s attendance at the ExploreGB conference in Harrogate. ExploreGB is VisitBritain’s flagship event providing British & Irish tourism suppliers and destinations with an invaluable opportunity to meet and do business with over 200 hosted international travel buyers from 30+ countries. Group lead Shuja Bin Mehdi, VisitBritain’s B2B Manager in India, had this to say about their stay: The experience at The Villa Levens was quite charming as the property is stunning. The rooms are spacious and the hotel is easy to access by road. We arrived in the evening and enjoyed a lovely dinner, before heading out for a stroll in the grounds of the property. The vintage look and feel is well maintained - you could see the effort that has gone in to preserving it. Visitors from India would enjoy staying at this hotel.
T.R Handley celebrate 90 years in business On Saturday 1st June, The Villa Levens welcomed over 230 guests to celebrate an extra special occasion. Here is what they had to say about their evening... On Saturday we celebrated our 90 years in business party at The Villa. We could not fault anything from start to finish. The food was exceptional and they coped well with the amount of guests at the party. The rooms were immaculate and breakfast was delicious with a variety of options. Russell who was majorly involved in setting up the event and helped the event run smoothly on the night. He is a credit to the team and nothing appeared to be an issue, whilst also being very approachable. We can’t thank Keely enough for all her hard work in organising the event and she was very attentive. Anyone who was to have an event at The Villa will be very lucky to have her involved in the process.
Mr & Mrs Ellis celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary COMING SOON
Festive Afternoon Teas Available from 1st November- 31st December (Excludes Christmas Day)
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies £7.95 per person
Festive Cream Tea £9.95 per person
On Saturday 8th June, Mr & Mrs Ellis celebrated their 60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary at The Villa Levens. Les and Beryl met in the 1950's and were married in 1959. They have been inseparable ever since. Les and Beryl were joined at The Villa Levens by their two sons, David and Philip, along with their daughters-in-laws, Heather, Karen and Nadina and two grandchildren, Euan and Mia. A number of close family friends also joined the family and were delighted to share such a memorable evening in this wonderful setting. The happy couple thoroughly enjoyed their special occasion and very much look forward to returning to The Villa Levens in the near future.
Festive Afternoon Tea £19.95 per person
Luxury Festive Afternoon Tea £22.95 per person As the Festive Afternoon Tea with a glass of warming Mulled Wine or sparkling Prosecco.
Join our team
Visit our sister hotel The Villa Wrea Green
We are currently looking for both part-time and full-time members to join our front of house team. Jobs will include greeting guests, taking their order, serving food and drink, clearing plates, polishing cutlery and crockery. Experience is preferred but not required as we will provide full training. To apply please send your CV to shelley.thornton@thevillalevens.co.uk.
Next time you plan on taking a trip up to Lancashire, be sure to visit our other hotel. The Villa Wrea Green is located just off the M55. Surrounded by acres of rolling parkland, this one-time Gentleman's Residence has a superb 2 AA Rosetted Restaurant, 31 luxurious bedrooms and stunning function facilities. Call 01772 80 40 40 for more information and to book.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Discover France Wine Dinner
Christmas
& New Year
Friday 11th October 7pm for 7.30pm
We are now taking bookings for the festive season. Download our Christmas brochure from www.thevillalevens.co.uk to find out about our Christmas Party Nights, what we will be serving on the most important days of Christmas and how we will be celebrating the New Year!
Five Course Dinner with Wines to accompany £60 per person Five Course Dinner with Wines, Luxurious Stayover and Breakfast the following morning £200 per couple
Call 01539 980 980 to book
Call 01539 980 980 to book
*All events £10 per person non-refundable deposit
*Please ask our staff for gluten free options
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE FORTHCOMING EVENTS WWW.THEVILLALEVENS.CO.UK
VILLA Weddings
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Weddings James Hicks Photography
LATE AVAILABILITY PACKAGE EXTENDED TO APRIL 2020! If you are eager to tie the knot and do not want to wait any longer to start your happily ever after, take a look at our fantastic wedding package that runs right through until the end of April 2020. BASED ON 50 DAY GUESTS AND 100 EVENING GUESTS: Civil Ceremony Room Hire
Celebratory Drinks after the Ceremony
One large glass of House wine plus a top up
Ivory or white table linen
One glass of Prosecco for the toasts
Evening Pavilion Room Hire
Three Course Wedding Breakfast (based on chicken main)
Complimentary B&B accommodation for the newlyweds
Supper for 100 guests- Bacon and Sausage Barms with Chips
Resident DJ
All for the special price of ÂŁ3,950 Email keely.parsons@thevillalevens.co.uk for more information
WEDDING FAYRE Sunday 27th October 11am - 3pm
Our Wedding Fayre is the perfect opportunity for future Brides and Grooms to view our stunning venue and book their added extras. You will receive COMPLIMENTARY Fizz on arrival and a Gift Bag. All of our function rooms will be bursting with suppliers showcasing their wedding merchandise. Be sure to save the date, you will not want to miss it! Fizz On Arrival
Local Suppliers Martin Crombie Photography
Mr & Mrs Stephenson married 18/04/2019
Testimonials
+Free Entry
+Free Car Parking
+Children Welcome
Mr & Mrs Deacon married 07/06/2019
"Thank you Imogen and all staff at The Villa Levens. We had the perfect wedding. It was beautiful and my parents were enthralled by the day. Everyone commented what a perfect intimate venue. Our guests have thoroughly enjoyed staying for the extra days. Mika the cat enjoyed his stay and was very relaxed and well behaved.
"On arrival at The Villa it oozes elegance, beauty and stunning grounds. What a hidden gem so close to the Lake District. We knew this was the venue for us on our first visit. Our day couldn't have been more perfect, from the delicious food to the amazing atmosphere, the staff truly couldn't do enough. Every venue needs a Keely. As our wedding coordinator she went above and beyond to help make our day special.
I love the architecture of the building and gothic staircase and landing. We intend to come back and stay again in the future as a married couple.
The Villa has the whole wedding package and we would definitely recommend it to all future bride and grooms. Thank you for making our day perfect"
Bedroom Show-Rounds
Red Sweets Photography
Once again many thanks for making our day so special."
For any wedding enquiries, please speak to Keely Parsons, our Wedding & Events Manager, on 01539 980 980 or email keely.parsons@thevillalevens.co.uk
2 AA Rosetted Dining Our 2 AA Rosetted Restaurant serves culinary delights on a daily basis. When you visit The Villa Levens you can choose to dine from our Specials, Brasserie and A La Carte Menus. Not forgetting our weekly offers... Specials Menu
Brasserie Menu
Monday - Saturday 12pm - 9pm 2 Courses £15.95 or 3 Courses £19.95
Fish Friday Special
Monday - Saturday 12pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 8.30pm
Monday - Saturday 6pm - 9pm Selection of fine cuisine
Children's Menu
Sunday Menu
Beer battered fish with hand-cut chips, mushy peas & tartare sauce Small - £7.95 Large - £9.95
A La Carte Menu
Traditional Family Sunday Roast Lunch 2 Courses £19.95, 3 Courses £24.95 Served in the Restaurant 12pm - 8.30pm
Monday-Saturday 12pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 8.30pm
Breakfast Menu
Served Monday - Friday 7am - 9am Weekends 8am - 10am Unless stated otherwise
Spring into Summer Afternoon Teas The Villa Cream Tea £9.95pp
The Villa Afternoon Tea
The Villa Luxury Afternoon Tea
£17.95pp
£20.95pp
His & Hers Afternoon Tea £40 per couple
All of our scones, breads and cakes are made in our own Villa bakery using the finest and freshest local produce. They are presented on tiered stands together with your choice of beverage. Served daily from 12pm until 5pm.
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SUNDAY LUNCH SPECIAL
OFF £5 ANY TWO OR THREE COURSE LUNCH
SERVED EVERY SUNDAY FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 8.30PM
This voucher is promoted by The Villa Levens, Brettargh Holt, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8EA. Tel: 01539 980 980. Email: reception@thevillalevens.co.uk. Web: www.thevillalevens.co.uk. This voucher entitles you to £5 off a two or three course Sunday Lunch. This voucher can only be used on our Sunday Menu, minimum two courses. By using this voucher you are agreeing to comply with these terms and conditions of use. This voucher is only redeemable against one Sunday Lunch at The Villa Levens and cannot be used elsewhere. This voucher is valid until 31st October 2019. It can only be used once in a single transaction and cannot be used in conjunction with any other vouchers or promotions. There is no cash alternative and this voucher cannot be transferred. The Villa Levens reserves the right to vary the terms of the offer or replace the offer at any time. Present this voucher upon payment.
The Villa Levens, Brettargh Holt, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8EA T: 01539 980 980 W: www.thevillalevens.co.uk E: reception@thevillalevens.co.uk