How big is the Thoresby Estate?

Thoresby Estate comprises 3,400 hectares of farmland and forestry with over 150 residential and commercial properties.

How big is Thorsby Estate?

Thoresby Park is a beautiful country estate located in the heart of Nottinghamshire, England. The park has been in the Pierrepont Family for over 400 years and is home to a stunning 17th-century mansion, a world-renowned art collection, and over 1,000 acres of parkland.

Who owns the Thoresby Estate?

Thoresby Estate situated in the heart of Sherwood forest in north Nottinghamshire, has been owned by the Pierrepont family since 1601.

How many bedrooms does Thoresby Hall have?

An impressive 221-bedroom stately house and garden with croquet lawn and vast parklands.

When did warners buy Thoresby Hall?

Rescue would come in 1998 when Warner Holidays bought Thoresby Hall spending vast amounts of money to restore it to its former splendour. In a salute to the past the hotel would open a year later with Lady Rozelle Raynes, daughter of Countess Manvers, officially opening it.

Thoresby Estate tour

Is Thoresby Hall being refurbished?

Warner's Thoresby Hall, Newark, Nottinghamshire

We are thrilled to announce that Warner has recently completed an amazing refurbishment, and it is now part of the Reserve, by Warner Hotels properties.

Who now owns Warners hotels?

2024–present

Since being bought by Blackstone in 2021, Warner has seen investment of circa £200m, refurbishing its current portfolio and adding new ones including the addition of the 180 bedroom Runnymede on Thames Hotel in Windsor, from September 2024.

Does Thoresby Hall have a gym?

It's romantic, beautiful and also offers lots of activities to enjoy with family or friends. The spa and leisure club is naturally a favourite feature. There's a large swimming pool with inbuilt Jacuzzi, a gym, sauna and steam room, and they have spa treatments from Mediterranean inspired skincare brand, Temple Spa.

What are the four dukeries?

The Dukes of Kingston, Newcastle under Lyme, Norfolk, and Portland were descendants of the Countess of Shrewsbury, Bess of Hardwick.

Does Thoresby Hall have a spa?

The spa facilities at Thoresby Hall are a favourite for every guest. The pool is heated and great for keeping active and the bubble pool, sauna and steam room are perfect for melting away any stresses.

Who were the Pierreponts?

The Pierreponts were based in north and central Nottinghamshire until the marriage of Henry de Pierrepont to Annora de Manvers at the end of the 13th century brought the estate at Holme, four miles from Nottingham, into the family. It was not until 1633 that the Thoresby estate was purchased by Sir Robert Pierrepont.

What is the history of Sherwood Hideaway?

The park was laid out in the 17th century in a formal, geometric, Jacobean style. This was subsequently softened and rounded on the advice of Capability Brown and then Humphrey Repton, both of whom we must thank for the mature landscape that we now enjoy.

What is the history of Holme Pierrepont Hall?

History. The Pierrepont family has lived at Holme Pierrepont since around 1280, following the marriage of Henry de Pierrepont to Annora de Manvers. Originally, the area was known simply as Holme, but later adopted the Pierrepont family name as a suffix. The house was built by Sir William Pierrepont around 1500.

Who lives at Thoresby Estate?

Gregor Pierrepont

'Gregor is the latest generation of the Pierrepont family to live at Thoresby and takes special responsibility for the Livestock operation alongside his partner Katherine, a practising farm vet.

What happened to Thoresby Market?

"The current level of business rates makes the market unsustainable and as a result, the Estate has, unfortunately, been left with no other choice but to close Thoresby Sunday Market.

Why is it called the Dukeries?

The Dukeries is an area of Nottinghamshire so called because it contained four ducal seats. It is south of Worksop, which has been called its “gateway”. The area was included within the ancient Sherwood Forest.

Who were the dukes of the Dukeries?

' The historic families who occupied these estates were the Dukes of Kingston of Thoresby Park, the Dukes of Newcastle of Clumber Park (lime tree avenue pictured top right), the Dukes of Portland at Welbeck Abbey and Dukes of Norfolk at Worksop Manor.

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When was Thoresby Hall built?

Summary : Elizabethan style country house constructed 1864-75, comprising three storeys with a central five-storey central tower. The house on the site of two earlier houses. The first was constructed during the 17th century, remodelled 1683-87 and destroyed by fire in 1745.

What to wear at Warner Hotels for ladies?

At Warner Hotels we want you to wear whatever feels comfortable, so we don't enforce a dress code.

Does Thoresby Hall have single rooms?

We do have single rooms or chalets available at the majority of our hotels and coastal villages, with the exceptions being Cricket St Thomas, Thoresby Hall, and Corton Coastal Village.

Is Blackstone selling Haven Caravan parks?

Blackstone has completed and priced the United Kingdom's largest commercial mortgage-backed securities sale since the global financial crisis, a £1.5428 billion deal involving Haven holiday parks.

Who is the CEO of Warners?

Warner Leisure Hotels, the UK's only hotel chain to cater exclusively for adults and a Bourne Leisure brand, today announced that Paul Pomroy has been appointed CEO, effective 4 March 2024.

How much did warners pay for Studley Castle?

Having undergone a £50 million renovation, Studley Castle is one of Warner's latest properties.