Country Houses in Essex

If you want your team to focus on the business at hand during a meeting, seminar or training session, then getting them away from the distractions of the office is essential. Choosing a country house venue does just that, while providing tranquility, exclusivity and a little bit of luxury.

The UK has a wealth of beautiful country houses to offer. Some are off the beaten track, where guests can enjoy the peace and quiet and genuinely relax away from the stresses of everyday life. Others manage to conjure up calm but are within easy reach of motorway networks.

Let creative juices flow in purpose-built meeting rooms, treat an incentive group to a relaxing break with award-winning cuisine and indulgent spa treatments, or take advantage of the rural setting of your country house venue to arrange some team-building activities, such as archery or sailing.

Guests could gather in the study or take tea in the library, all the while being looked after by the professional staff that set country houses apart.

Country house venues pride themselves on providing a personal touch making them a perfect choice for a wedding.

When you think of a country house you picture acres of parkland, wonderful landscaped gardens, impressive arboretums and elegant orangeries. The venues listed here won’t disappoint.