Goodness me! Talk about all go. I can’t believe how busy it is for us here at Peckforton Castle. The year’s off to a great start. As you may have seen from the photos posted on Facebook, we had a great Burns Night last month. We did Robbie proud and a fun time was had by all. We’ve also had the privilege of hosting a few weddings already this year (check out the great feedback!) and our corporate events calendar has be jam packed too!
What you may not know a lot about is our renovation project. That’s right folks; we’re getting even bigger and better. We currently only use 60% of the castle for the hotel and we’re in the process of renovating a further 20%. Worked started last month, so it’s hard hats and toe steel capped boots all the way. Amazingly, you can hardly tell there’s any renovation work going on as it’s all taking place ticked well behind where our birds of prey sit outside.
We’re bringing you a brand new brasserie, 10 new en-suite bedrooms and a couple of beauty treatment rooms. The brasserie will allow us to offer some stylish, informal dining. Those of you who’ve eaten in our 1851 Restaurant – holder of 2 AA Rosettes, don’t you know – will be aware that it’s a real fine dining experience and it’s certainly very special, but there are times when you just want a bacon sandwich and watch Sky Sports. Well, as from about May you’ll be able to do that. How exciting!!!
The bedrooms and beauty treatment rooms will be ready in about July and once everything is done and dusted we’ll be holding a couple of launch events and we’d seriously love you to come, so watch this space in the future for dates and RSVP details. We’re investing heavily in this renovation and we want to make it the best it can be, so your support for the launch will be greatly appreciated.
Before I go, just an update on our Valentine’s Weekend, which is almost here. Bookings have gone really well and we’re practically sold out of accommodation. Chef is busy flexing his culinary muscles getting ready to wow all you romantic diners. It’s going to be great. Thanks to those of you who’ve booked…and to those who haven’t for whatever reason, don’t forget it’s Mother’s Day next month (details on our website and Facebook page) and you’re still in time to book for that.
By the way, just in case you didn’t know we offer a loyalty card whereby you get 10% off in the restaurant. Ask us about it next time you’re in.
More soon! Enjoy the rest of the week and Happy Valentine’s!
PS: We had a great time on Sunday night at Wes Brown’s charity poker night. Thanks to our special guests for joining us. We managed to raise a decent amount of money for a great cause.