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1 Once again we welcome you to the latest edition of What s On at Bodysgallen. True to the traditions of Bodysgallen Hall, we continue offering quality of service, in style and a superb setting. We remain true to the heritage of the Hall providing you, our guest, all that you would expect to find in a country house hotel with such a long and distinguished history. JUNE - DECEMBER 2016 WHAT S ON AT BODYSGALLEN Bodysgallen Hall and Spa O r Môr I r Mynydd From the Mountains to the Sea

2 Inside this issue Pages 3 ~ 6 News, Celebrations and Special Breaks Pages 7 ~ 8 Special Dining Offers Pages 9 ~ 11 Events Pages 12 ~ 13 Bodysgallen SPA ~ Special Offers Page 14 Things to Do Page 15 A Special Break at Middlethorpe Hall Page 16 Our Companion Hotels 35th ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF 2 & BODYSGALLEN HALL THE 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF BODYSGALLEN SPA THE YEAR OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN S 90th BIRTHDAY THINGS TO DO NATIONAL TRUST GEMS ZIP WORLD CAVERN WORLD HERITAGE SITES SURF SNOWDONIA VTHEV GREAT ORME Foreward It gives me great pleasure to greet you through our Bodysgallen What s On newsletter. The team here have been preparing for a Summer of celebrations! As the United Kingdom celebrates Her Majesty the Queen s 90th Birthday, here at Bodysgallen we will also be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Bodysgallen Hall, and the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the Bodysgallen Spa. Within the following pages we will mark these occasions and offer lots of good reasons to visit throughout the Summer into Autumn and on into the festive season. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, looking for a relaxing break, dining enjoyment, or pampering in the Spa, you can always be assured of the warm welcome from all the team at Bodysgallen Hall. While Matthew Johnson is now settled in his new role as Director and General Manager at Hartwell House, all that is best in hospitality continues here at Bodysgallen and we all look forward greatly to seeing you soon. Elgan Roberts General Manager

3 NEWS, CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL BREAKS! Anniversary Celebrations Marking our 35th Anniversary, we invite you to celebrate with us: On Friday, 29th July, we will be offering a FREE glass of fizz; with each 3-course luncheon selected from our Dining Room menu. Throughout July, Tuesday to Friday, two people may dine for just 35 for a two-course luncheon in the Dining Room. While at the Bodysgallen Spa, in celebration of the Spa s 20th Anniversary, choose from a selection of popular 20-minute treatments for just 20. 3

4 NEWS, CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL BREAKS! ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Break! Why not take the opportunity to enjoy the gardens here and also at our nearby National Trust properties, whilst staying at Bodysgallen Hall on a Summer Break? Prices start from 260 per room per night, based on two people sharing a double or twin-bedded room for a minimum of two nights and are inclusive of an allowance of 43 pp towards dinner, cooked breakfast, full use of the Bodysgallen Spa, service and VAT. Also included is admission to a local property of interest, such as Bodnant Gardens, Penrhyn Castle, and Plas Newydd on the island of Anglesey. Or to nearby World Heritage Castles at Caernarfon, Beaumaris, Harlech and Conwy. (Available until 31st October 2016) AUGUST MID~WEEK 2~Night Castle Spa Break Stay at Bodysgallen Hall during the month of August for a minimum of two nights, and enjoy two nights accommodation in a Superior Bedroom or Cottage Suite, cooked breakfast, and an allowance of 43 pp towards dinner, a relaxing 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage, unlimited use of our Spa including indoor pool, gymnasium, Spa bath, and sauna/steam rooms, PLUS admission into Conwy Castle. The price per person is 320, subject to availability (valid Sunday to Thursday, excluding the Bank Holiday weekend). Quote BHAUG16 when making your reservation. 4

5 NEWS, CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL BREAKS! AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL ~ 4 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 3! Stay at Bodysgallen Hall during the Bank Holiday week from only 180 per room per night to include overnight accommodation, cooked breakfast, full use of our award winning Spa, service and VAT. Stay three nights or more and receive a complimentary fourth night s accommodation! Conditions apply. AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL! Stay in any Classic or Superior room or cottage on Bank Holiday Monday for just 155 including cooked breakfast dinner must be taken at the hotel to qualify, dining from our simpler menu that is served on a Monday evening. Reservations have to be made by 1st August to qualify for this special offer. 5

6 NEWS, CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL BREAKS! 6 NEW! YOUR TAILOR ~ MADE BREAK New to our get-away breaks is the Tailor-made Break where you get to choose your favourite treat, making your visit that more pleasurable! Available from 1st October 2016 through to 31st March 2017, this break includes accommodation, cooked breakfast, an allowance of 43 pp towards dinner, full use of the Spa and VAT PLUS select one treat from the following: a bottle of house Champagne, chilled and awaiting your arrival; a voucher per person towards treatments in the Spa during your stay; or a relaxing Champagne Afternoon Tea, the perfect treat after your journey. From 150 per person, based on two sharing a double room; single rates also available. No minimum stay required. OCTOBER ~ 3 Nights Accommodation for the Price of 2! Make a long weekend of it! Stay Friday and Saturday nights and you will be offered Sunday night free, paying only for dinner and breakfast. We request that Dinner is taken at the hotel on each evening to qualify for the complimentary night s accommodation. NOVEMBER ~ THE GREAT BRITISH BREAK RETURNS! Choose to stay at Bodysgallen Hall for two nights during November, Sunday to Thursday, and receive the second night for only 20.16! This exceptional offer includes accommodation in a double room, cooked breakfast on the first morning, full use of Bodysgallen Spa and VAT. Dinner has to be taken at the hotel on both evenings for this rate to apply (simpler menu available on a Monday and Tuesday). Rates for the first night are from for two people sharing a double room, to include cooked breakfast, VAT and full use of the Bodysgallen Spa.

7 SPECIAL DINING OFFERS AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon Tea is an elegant and traditional ritual at Bodysgallen, offering a perfect excuse to meet up with family and friends. Sink into sumptuous sofas and take your time to enjoy the tiered platter of freshly made scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, delicious finger sandwiches, pastries and cakes. In finer weather, take tea out on the terrace, with views of our gardens and Snowdonia all for the price of Sunday Luncheon in the Main Hall Famous for its superb and imaginative menus, our Sunday Lunches are no exception. Choose from a delicious 3-course menu, then relax with views over our amazing gardens and the towering majesty of Snowdonia mountain range - all for per person to include canapés on arrival. JULY - 2 DINE FOR 35 LUNCHEON In celebration of Bodysgallen s 35th Anniversary, select any two courses from our daily luncheon menu for only 35 for two people! This offer is subject to availability Tuesday to Friday throughout July. Not valid in conjunction with other discounts. 7

8 SPECIAL DINING OFFERS Date for your Diary - FRIDAY 29th JULY Join us for luncheon to celebrate our 35th Anniversary and enjoy a complimentary glass of Fizz with each 3-course luncheon selected from our Dining Room menu. (3-courses priced at 25 per person). Please book in advance. Subject to availability. AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER SUMMER FRUITS & PROSECCO LUNCHEON Throughout August and September, enjoy the view of the gardens from the terrace at Bodysgallen with a glass of delicious Prosecco prior to luncheon. This special two-course menu and glass of Prosecco is available for per person. OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER WINTER PIMMS LUNCHEON Throughout October and November in The Dining Room at Bodysgallen Hall we will offer a special two-course menu for per person, to include a glass of Winter Pimm!s on arrival, available Tuesday to Saturday. Eat, drink and be merry at Bodysgallen Hall Throughout December, get into the festive spirit with a special sumptuous winter luncheon three-course set menu, which will be available Tuesday to Saturday in The Dining Room, and includes a glass of Mulled Wine on arrival! Price per person

9 EVENTS Floristry Demonstrations with Luncheon Sioned Rowlands and Jenny Wallis of Tulipa Blodau return to Bodysgallen to entertain us and bring their fresh ideas to floral design. Both floristry demonstrations start with coffee at 11am prompt in the Drawing Room followed by the demonstration, after which the arrangements will be raffled to take away with you. A delicious two-course lunch complements this event and is accompanied by a glass of wine, coffee and home-made fudge. Price Autumn Spectacular Wednesday 12th October Autumn colours are captured through the artistry of Tulipa s original and imaginative floral designs. Weather permitting, Sioned will guide you on a walk in the gardens pointing out flowers and foliage suitable for flower arranging. Bring suitable footwear for the garden walk. Christmas Magic Wednesday 7th December Gather inspiration and tips from Tulipa s floral designs to create your own magical Christmas arrangement at home. Always an entertaining demonstration that is full of fresh ideas. 9

10 EVENTS Taste of Game Evenings with BASC We are delighted to be teaming up with BASC again to offer you two A Taste of Game dinners with matching wines. Guest speaker Bill Harriman, the renowned Antiques Roadshow firearms expert, and Simon Vann will entertain us with their expertise and anecdotes. Our Chef John Williams will create a 4-course tasting menu where game is the star ingredient, but carefully designed for the converted and the non-converted game gourmet. These special dinners will take place at the start and end of the game season, and will commence with a glass of Champagne and canapés on arrival at 7.30pm before your introduction to the best of local game, with selected wines to accompany. An all-inclusive cost is (with special overnight rates from 80 per person to include cooked breakfast and use of the Bodysgallen Spa). Friday, 28th October at 7.30pm Warm pheasant and truffle sausage, Madeira and tarragon lentils * * * Autumn consommé of smoked pigeon * * * Slow cooked saddle of venison hot pot potato, squash puree, licorice red wine sauce * * * Iced chocolate parfait, cherry sorbet, caramel crisp * * * Coffee and sweetmeats Friday, 27th January at 7.30pm A little pie of wild rabbit with forest mushrooms * * * Smoked venison broth, raisins and pickled cucumbers * * * Poached and grilled breast of pheasant, red wine salsify, celeriac cake * * * White chocolate and passion fruit parfait, mandarin sorbet * * * Coffee and sweetmeats 10

11 Garden Tours at Bodysgallen with Robert Owen, Head Gardener Our gardening team are once again busy planning an informative programme of tours that our Head Gardener, Robert Owen will host. Our tours will provide you with an insight into the seasonal work and on-going restoration that continues in the gardens of Bodysgallen Hall. Friday 17th June Summer has arrived the rose display begins Friday 15th July Bodysgallen in Bloom flowers in abundance Friday 12th August The Edible Garden Tour Chef s Selection for the Table Friday 16th September Late Summer Flowers and Fruit on Trees Friday 21st September Autumn Colour in Leaves and Berries Nature s Palette in the Garden and Ancient Woodlands EVENTS Our garden tours will commence with coffee on arrival at 11-00am prompt in the Drawing Room. Following the tour, which will begin at 11.15am a two-course luncheon including coffee, will be served in the South Dining Room, together with a glass of wine per person. The price per person to include the above is

12 BODYSGALLEN SPA SPECIAL OFFERS the SPA at BODYSGALLEN HALL July ~ 20th Anniversary Treats for just 20! To celebrate Bodysgallen Spa s 20th Anniversary we are offering a selection of mini 20-minute treatments for only 20 each: choose from a relaxing Scalp Massage; Nail, Shape and Varnish; Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage; Foot and Leg Massage; Body Exfoliation; Facial pressure point and Drainage Massage; or Le Remedi Hand and Arm Treatment. July ~ Environ 90 min Facial for the price of 60 min 60 Packed with nourishing anti-ageing ingredients, the active vitamin treatment will leave your skin looking radiant and dewy. This treatment is suitable for all skin types and is particularly effective at addressing sun damage, pigmentation, premature ageing, dryness, uneven skin tone and scarring with measurable difference after just one session. August ~ XEN-TAN Beach Body ~ 50 includes one of the new XEN-TAN Ultra weekly self-tanner products to take home (rrp 50) Get ready for the beach with this XEN-TAN treatment. A luxury hand application of tan consisting of sheer butter to nourish the skin and leave you with a sun kissed natural looking tan. You will also receive one of the full size brand new XEN-TAN Ultras to take home to keep your tan looking fabulous. September ~ Caci Offer Buy 5 get 5 FREE- 275 The Caci facial works to restore and redefine the facial muscles, reduces lines and wrinkles. One of our most popular offers at the spa, so please make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment. The course of Caci facials must be taken by the 30th November

13 the SPA at BODYSGALLEN HALL BODYSGALLEN SPA SPECIAL OFFERS October ~ Darphin 90 min facial ~ 90 or 70 with the purchase of any Darphin product. Your Darphin therapist will analyse and select the best Darphin products to smooth, illuminate, plump and give radiance to your skin. Using the exclusive skin-sculpting techniques this treatment is for someone who has a keen sense of luxury and pleasure, combined with visible results. November ~ Treat a friend ~ Two half days for 150 Use of the Spa for two hours including gymnasium, sauna, steam room, spa bath and relaxation by the pool. Followed by your choice of treatment, either Darphin Full Body Massage or a Darphin Facial. To include complimentary tea or coffee served in the relaxation area after your treatments. November ~ Environ 60 min Active Vitamin Facial ~ Buy 5 Get 5 Free- 325 This treatment is suitable for all skin types and is particularly effective at addressing sun damage, pigmentation, premature ageing, dryness, uneven skin tone and scarring with measurable difference after just one session. Packed with nourishing anti-ageing ingredients, the active vitamin treatment will leave your skin looking radiant and dewy. December ~ Mix and Match Christmas Treats 2 for 50 Gel File and polish Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage 30 min Darphin Facial Eyebrow shape + Lash and Brow tint XEN-TAN application 13

14 THINGS TO DO Exploring North Wales National Trust Gems Visit historic Penrhyn Castle near Bangor, Bodnant Garden, and Plas Newydd. Zip World in Bethesda Fly with speeds up to 75mph above the quarry lake, forward mounted like Superman, on the longest zip wire in Europe. Zip World Cavern in Blaenau Ffestiniog Zip lines, rope bridges, obstacles and tunnels. And Zip World Titan, the largest zip line system in Europe, zipping you over 8km of countryside at up to 70mph, seating 4 people at a time! World Heritage Sites C16th Plas Mawr in Conwy, Conwy Castle, Beaumaris Castle on Anglesey, Harlech Castle and Caernarfon Castle, all in the care of Cadw. The Welsh National Opera Visit Llandudno ~ Autumn 2016 and Spring 2017 Opera lovers throughout the country, always eagerly await the Welsh National Opera s visit to Llandudno at Venue Cymru. Stay at Bodysgallen and enjoy the following performances:- AUTUMN 2016 The Merchant of Venice 22nd November 7pm Macbeth 23rd November 7.15pm Kiss Me Kate 24th-26th November 7.15pm SPRING 2017 Le Vin Herbe 4th April 7.15pm La Boheme 5th-7th April 7pm Madame Butterfly 6th-8th April 7.15pm Surf Snowdonia in Dolgarrog A world-first Wavegarden with the longest man-made surfable waves. A 300 metre surf lagoon. The Great Orme and the Wales Coastal Path A wildlife paradise regarded as one of the top five most important botanical sites in Britain. And the world s longest continuous coastal path passing through areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and marine nature reserves. The Worldwide Web and Historic House Hotels: ~ Our company web sites are regularly updated with news on all that is happening both here at Bodysgallen Hall and Spa, and our companion hotels. Visit our group web site at and then link to the hotel of your choice from there. 14

15 OUR COMPANION HOTEL IN YORK A Special Break at Middlethorpe Hall Visit York in style by taking advantage of this special break at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, our companion hotel located just 2 miles from the magnificent York Minster. Voted Restaurant of the Year 2015 in the Visit York awards, this is the perfect excuse to pay Middlethorpe Hall a visit! Stay for a minimum 2 night stay in a standard room in the 18th century Courtyard adjacent to the main hall, and enjoy early morning tea brought to your room, a hearty and delicious Yorkshire breakfast, a 43 allowance per person towards dinner in the award-winning Oak Restaurant on one evening, and full use of the Spa facilities during your stay plus a 25-minute Spa treatment each, all for 99 per person per night (based on two people sharing a classic room; supplements for single occupancy and upgrades will apply) After exploring the 28 acres of award-winning gardens and parkland, make the most of your stay by visiting the many attractions and places of interest in York, such as the Treasurer s House, National Railway Museum, Jorvik, medieval streets of The Shambles, or venture further into the rolling Yorkshire Dales. This special break is available from 1st October through to 30th December 2016, Sunday to Thursday, excluding 24th-26th December, Half Term or Bank Holidays, and is subject to availability. Please quote ref: BHnews16 15

16 Middlethorpe Hall & Spa Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 2GB Middlethorpe Hall in York is a William and Mary country house, built in 1699 of mellow red brick with limestone dressings. The restoration, conservation and conversion into a country house hotel have been carried out to exacting and historically accurate standards. It has been elegantly decorated in period and furnished with antiques and fine paintings, so that its look and ambiance is that of a well-kept, well-furnished private country house. Middlethorpe Hall is renowned for its imaginative cuisine and its panelled dining rooms, which overlook the manicured gardens. It also boasts a Health and Fitness Spa built behind the façade of two listed Edwardian cottages. Telephone Hartwell House & Spa Oxford Road, Nr Aylesbury HP17 8NR Hartwell House, located in the Vale of Aylesbury and just forty miles north west of London, is one of Buckinghamshire s most celebrated country houses. Built in the early seventeenth century for the Hampden family, the house has both Jacobean and Georgian features with outstanding decorative plasterwork and panelling. Its fine elegant reception and dining rooms create the ambience of a great country house. The forty-six bedrooms, including those in the adjacent Hartwell Court, are individually furnished with fine prints, pictures and antiques. The Hartwell Court, formerly a coach house and located adjacent to the main house, has been restored and extended to provide excellent conference and meeting facilities in the Hartwell Rooms, with Hartwell Spa offering an indoor swimming pool and health and beauty treatment rooms. Bodysgallen Hall & Spa For further information or to make a booking please contact: Hotel Main Switchboard Tel: Fax: Accommodation & Dining Enquiries and bookings Tel: info@bodysgallen.com Spa Reservations Tel: spa@bodysgallen.com Meetings, Weddings & Private Dining Enquiries and bookings Tel: events@bodysgallen.com Bodysgallen Hall & Spa The Royal Welsh Way Llandudno, North Wales LL30 1RS Website: Telephone