News & Stories

Events, recipes, weddings and life at Grimscote Manor

February 9, 2023

Valentines Dinner 2023

Treat your loved one to a romantic dinner for 2 this Valentine's Day. Enjoy a truly special dinner in a beautiful hotel and make the most of your time together.

November 3, 2021

Breakfast With Santa

Join us for our magical Breakfast with Santa on selected dates in December. Children's breakfast includes pancakes or full English with hot chocolate, and a visit to Santa's grotto.

April 28, 2021

Sage

Sage is native to the Mediterranean region. The Egyptians used sage for fertility and embalming. Ancient Romans considered it holy. Here at the hotel, we grow 3 types of Sage.

April 28, 2021

Tarragon

Tarragon is believed to be native to Siberia and has only been cultivated for around 600 years. It has a mild taste of aniseed and is a low growing herb.

April 28, 2021

Camomile

Chamomile is native to Europe, Africa and Asia. The name chamomile originally came from the Greek word meaning 'ground apple.' It has been used medicinally for thousands of years.

April 28, 2021

Bay Leaves

The bay tree is native to the Asia Minor region of the Middle East. Since 776 BC bay leaves have been made into garlands and awarded to the winning athletes at the Olympic games.

April 28, 2021

Rosemary

Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. Greek scholars would wear a rosemary garland to help improve their memory during examinations.

April 28, 2021

Dill

Dill is believed to be a native of the Mediterranean region. The earliest known record of dill was found in Egypt 5,000 years ago when the plant was used as a medicinal herb.

April 28, 2021

Chives

Chives are native to areas such as Europe, Asia and North America. They have been used since 3000 BC. The ancient Romans believed that the strong flavour of the herb correlated to physical strength.

April 28, 2021

Coriander

Coriander is native to regions spanning from Southern Europe and Northern Africa to Southwestern Asia. It is one of the oldest herbs on record with seeds found in ruins dating back to 5000 B.C.

April 28, 2021

Basil

Basil has been around for over 4,000 years. Although native to India the herb has been globalised and is being used in kitchens across the world.

April 28, 2021

Mint

There are many varieties in the mint family including spearmint and peppermint. Throughout history, mint has been used for a multitude of things — including breath freshening and aiding digestion.

April 28, 2021

Lavender

Lavender is believed to originate from the Mediterranean, the Middle East and India. Its history goes back some 2500 years. Here at Grimscote Manor, we harvest lavender to dry and use in sachets.

April 28, 2021

Parsley

Parsley is native to the Mediterranean region. The herb has been cultivated for over 2,000 years, and prior to being used in food, it was typically used for medicinal purposes.

February 3, 2021

Christmas Day Lunch

Grimscote Manor Hotel has been providing Christmas day lunch for those elderly locals who would otherwise be alone for several years. This year we delivered Christmas dinner to 32 elderly residents.

December 17, 2020

Christmas Trees

Christmas is such a special time for all of us here at Grimscote Manor. We dressed up the hotel with our many fabulous Christmas trees, each one having its own colour scheme.

December 17, 2020

What Can We Celebrate?

Birthday celebrations, anniversaries and private dining. We look forward to all 2021 has to offer, with the many celebrations and weddings we have planned.

December 16, 2020

Afternoon Tea

We offer a variety of food perfect for those looking for a nice relaxing afternoon out. Gill's Afternoon Tea is nothing short of a delight!

December 11, 2020

Civil Ceremonies

There is nothing we love more than a wedding here at Grimscote Manor. We are now able to hold civil ceremonies for up to 100 guests in our stunning indoor and outdoor venues.

December 11, 2020

Baby Shower

Family is incredibly important to us here at Grimscote Manor. We love nothing more than welcoming Baby Showers with fully customizable suites, catering, and beautiful grounds.

November 24, 2020

Christmas Day with the Elderly

This year has really shown how much we have to be grateful for. At Grimscote Manor we are extremely grateful for our wonderful community and all those who continue to support us.

November 24, 2020

Halloween 2020

We have held many successful events over the years here at Grimscote Manor. This year we decided with everything going on we wanted to do something a little different for Halloween.

November 18, 2020

Rainbow Wedding

Once restrictions began to ease, we were over the moon to be able to hold our first socially distanced wedding since lockdown. This bright and colourful wedding was just what we all needed.

November 5, 2020

Pat + Malcolm Wedding

All things pink and beautiful. When we think of weddings we often think of younger couples, but every so often we get the chance to celebrate a truly timeless love story.

November 5, 2020

Theresa + John Wedding

Here at Grimscote Manor we have done all we can to help our future brides and grooms in every possible way during these uncertain times.

October 16, 2020

Ever Wanted to Make Your Own Christmas Wreath?

With Christmas fast approaching we reminisce on last year's Christmas Wreath Making Workshop by Scarlett's Florist — one of our favourite memories from Grimscote Manor.

September 29, 2020

Halloween Tea Trail Trick Or Treat

On the 30th and 31st Oct 2020, be prepared for a fun and fright-full event! Walk through the spooky woodland trail and see what surprises you come across.

September 7, 2020

Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea 2020

Sunday 20th December 2020, 12:00–15:00. Come and celebrate Christmas with us in our Waldron Suite with a delightful afternoon tea.

September 7, 2020

Christmas Wreath Making

On Sunday 29th November 2020 we are running a Christmas Wreath Making afternoon from 3:00–5:00pm with Scarlett's florist. The afternoon includes cake and mulled wine.

August 10, 2020

Book Your 2020 Wedding for £2020

There is still a chance to have a wedding in 2020 with a Civil Ceremony and up to 20 guests. Call now to enquire about our special 2020 wedding package.

June 18, 2020

The Greatest Showman Afternoon Tea

The Greatest Showman was aired in 2017 — an American musical biographical drama film. Inspired by its magic, we hosted a spectacular themed afternoon tea.

May 21, 2020

The Corona Virus

At Grimscote Manor, we started noticing cancellations at the beginning of March. The hotel is normally buzzing during Crufts week — this year it was different.