PROMOTION Alleluia! Stanbrook Abbey Reveals Renovation New dining habits at Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester tanding proud at the foot building's history whilst making it Whicheverway you look, whether of the Malvern Hlls, the historic Grade II listed a more usable space and welcoming environmen for guests and the its up or down, there is mach to discover. The hotel's estensive cellar complete with the original bread Stanbrook Abbey Hotel in local commanity Worcester has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the owners investing £4.2m in cleverly reworking and remodelling the space. Aspart of the development, there ovens on display and exposed brick are 15 stunning new bedrooms at the walls, is home to a collection of cosy hotel, taking the total to 70 rooms oms perfect for wine tastingevents with varying details such as feature and private dining. Also in the cellar s a games room th foosball table, The former nun's diningroom on fireplaces, stained glass windows the ground floor is now home to The or rol top baths. Everyluxurious Refectory Dining Room &Terrace, dehas been considered, with the plano, card table and octagon bumpe pool table, so plenty to occupy cupies, families and groups of new rooms adopeing a fresh neut modern furnishings that shonwcase the abbey cuisine from head chet David Humphreys. With is seamlessblend of modern and heritage design, inclading arched windows and circular booths, the Refectory ooxes the hi-tech savvy travellers of today warmth and period charm, yet is It is not only the features inside is hosel that set it hotel apart, as the 26 acres of grounds are a huge the next generation of bedroomsat Whilst modern detailing is key for dra for those in need of a tranquil break wllow-lined lake, an orchard The grounds feature a pretty maintaining the histotic bailding bright and open with a sumptuourt was crucial in this a lavender garden and a central courtyard at the core of the estate feel for dinner and show-stopping Afternoon Teas, Served on vent phase. M Stanbrook Abbey, the old and new sings in perfect harmony, which is no mean With so much to enjoy at the new contemporary stands, their signature Afternoon Teas offer a selection Stanbrook Abbey, the hotel is set feat considering its rich heritage.t lead the way for afternoon teas, of delicate finger sandwiches. Once home to a group of family dining, special celebrations madecakes, pastries and Benedictine nuns, this uniquehotel and indulgent staycations for the community on its dooestep and beyond. It's no longer 'nun's the the all-important scones jam and s history around every corner clotted cream served with freshly beewed fine loose teas and a glass of to explore. Arched clolstered something sparkly if you fancy. For dinner, the menu changes seasonally with dishes influenced by locally sourced produced wherever possible,b the spiral staircase of the and provenance Ermly front of mind. 100t bell ower, they'll enjoy breath- Jonnet Tree Ln, Calow Endd, withso many nooks and crannies corridors invite guests to meander from one wing to another to discover more hidden gems. For those happy word at the abbey, as this protected building is now a characterful, welcoming and fully ledged hosel wih is doors wide open* Worcester WR2 4TY As the name sapgests, the Refectory opens up to an impressive before retreating back down to enjoy 01905 832940 terrace, revealing the perfect spot for sipping a pee-dinner cocktail, a Callow Great all, which, with its stanbrookabbey chilled glass of wine or enjoying a meal alfresco as we venture into the and immaculate tiled floor, is now taking views of the Malvern Hills the splendid original chapel, The www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/ stained glass windows, carved pews much longed for summer sunshilne. increasingly popular for weddings The iconic abbey was acquired private parties and corporate events in 2017 by privately-owned countrywith a diffierence. house hotel Hotels. The owners have taken theit group, Hand Picked Hine dSTANBROOK ABBEY THE REFECTORY renovation project with meticulous detail in order to celebrate the DINING ROOM &TERRAC