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Nailcote Hall

Nailcote Hall
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52°23′36″N 1°36′48″W / 52.393364°N 1.613402°W / 52.393364; -1.613402
LocationBerkswell, West Midlands, England
History
Built17th century
Site notes
Websitewww.nailcotehall.co.uk
Listed Building – Grade II
Official name
Nailcote Hall
Designated11 November 1952
Reference no.1343254

Nailcote Hall is a 17th century country house hotel located near Berkswell, West Midlands, England.

History

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Built in 1640, Nailcote Hall was completed just before the start of the English Civil War. Its name is believed to be derived from the Norman-French word for armourer. The house was damaged during the war by Cromwell’s troops before the Slighting of Kenilworth Castle in 1649, but subsequently restored after a repair bill was honoured by the Parliamentarians. The Lant family made Nailcote Hall their home for some 300 years, and during this time the property saw many alterations, including a Georgian wing which was added in 1780. When restoration work was carried out more recently[when?], a priest hole was discovered in what is now the Oak Room restaurant.[citation needed]

Nailcote Hall first opened to the public in 1984, and a new extension, completed in 1989, added on additional bedrooms, a function room and a library. The present owner acquired Nailcote Hall in 1991 and subsequently built the leisure complex which forms part of the hotel today.[1]

Golf course

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Nailcote Hall has a 9-hole Cromwell golf course. It hosts both the Open Par 3 Championship[2] and the British Par 3 Championship.[3]

YearWinner!
2014 British Par 3 Championship | 2014Eddie Pepperell
2013 British Par 3 Championship | 2013Tommy Fleetwood
2012 British Par 3 Championship | 2012D J Russell
2011 British Par 3 Championship | 2011Andrew Sherborne

Leisure and event facilities

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The Leisure and Country Club has an indoor 14-metre Roman bath-style swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi and gymnasium, and an outdoor running track. The grounds also include a croquet lawn and petanque area, and residents have access to tennis facilities at the nearby Berkswell Tennis Club.[4][failed verification]

The venue can hold over 250 guests in the marquee, and weddings are held at the Country House Hotel throughout the year.[5] The venue runs a yearly "Bride of The Year" competition, where the winner receives a free Wedding Reception up to the value of £5,000.[6]

Nailcote Hall hosts conferencing events, sporting dinners, charity events and balls in Rick's Bar and the Marquee. There is also a restaurant on site (The Oak Room) for guests and external visitors.

References

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  1. ↑ "Nailcote Hall".
  2. ↑ "Open Par 3 Championship".
  3. ↑ "British Par 3 Championship".
  4. ↑ "Berkswell Tennis Club".
  5. ↑ "ITV News". 11 February 2015.
  6. ↑ "Bride of the Year Competition".
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