Events & Private Hire
The Marquee Room
A beautiful and flexible space for weddings, anniversaries, and special celebrations. Seating up to 70 guests, it can be easily styled to suit your day.
The Private Dining Room & Library
Comfortable, characterful spaces ideal for smaller gatherings, from birthdays and private dinners to relaxed celebrations with family and friends.
Partys
Host your celebration in style at Open Arms with a carefully curated party experience for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and more.
See moreWeddings
Celebrate with a drinks reception, exclusive courtyard and marquee use, live music, open fires, a three-course meal, wine, and seamless hosting
See moreWake Gatherings
Our private Marquee Room, with access to the internal courtyard gardens, offers a calm and respectful setting to remember your loved one.
See moreTerms & Conditions
- To secure your booking, a non-refundable deposit of £100 is required, which will be applied toward the room hire charge.
- The hire period includes one (1) hour prior to the event for set-up and decoration and three and a half (3.5) hours for
the event. Any extension to this hire period is subject to availability and will incur an additional charge of £100 per
hour, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the hotel.
Room Hire Charges
- Marquee: £100
- Library: £50
- Heather Room: £25
- Mini Lounge: £25
Payment Terms
- A non-refundable deposit of for the room is required to confirm the booking. The cost is dependant on the chosen room
- Four (4) weeks prior to the event, 50% of the total event cost is due
- At this stage, confirmation of final guest numbers, meal selections, and event timings is required
- The remaining balance is payable on the day of the event
- Any additional costs incurred on the day must be paid in full
- No booking is confirmed until the deposit has been received
- Full payment must be made by one individual (i.e. no split payments across multiple cards)
Pre-Orders & Table Plans
- Final guest numbers, meal selections, and event timings must be confirmed four (4) weeks prior to the event
- A table plan must also be provided in advance
Cancellation Policy
- The deposit is non-refundable
- If the event is cancelled within four (4) weeks of the event date, the 50% payment is retained
- All cancellations must be made in writing
- All prices include VAT and are subject to a 10% service charge
- Deposit payment is required within 72 hours of the invoice being issued
- The event date will only be secured once the deposit payment has been received
- If the deposit is not paid within 72 hours, the booking will not be confirmed and the date may be released
Amendments
- Any changes to guest numbers, timings, or event details must be confirmed in writing in advance and may affect the final balance
Postponements
- Postponements are subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion
Supplier & Third-Party Costs
- Any non-recoverable third-party costs already incurred (including venues, entertainers, equipment hire, catering, and
travel) are payable in full regardless of cancellation timing