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A warm welcome awaits as we invite you to step straight into the history books and
enjoy the unique experience that is No Ordinary Hotels.
Coombe Abbey
Originally a 12th century Cistercian abbey nestling in England's
historic heartland, Coombe Abbey has been restored to its former
glory and combines a taste of history with a sense of luxury.
Set within 500 acres of breathtaking parkland, with formal
gardens designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown,
Coombe Abbey offers the perfect backdrop for weddings,
conferences, celebrations or a relaxing break.
Lumley Castle
Standing proud for more than 600 years, the magnificent
spectacle of Lumley Castle dominates the County Durham
landscape and offers a tranquil refuge from the stresses
of the outside world.
Surrounded by stunning parklands overlooking the
River Wear, Lumley Castle is a magnificent monument
to a bygone age of chivalry and honour.

A visit to a No Ordinary Hotel is always a
memorable one, whether your stay is for business
or pleasure, for a formal occasion or a get-awayfrom-it-all
break.
Sumptuous and uniquely decorated rooms, food
which reflects all that is great about British cuisine
and service which reflects the magnificent
surroundings is what we offer our guests - and the
reason why they return time and time again.
At both Lumley Castle and Coombe Abbey you can
enjoy a trip through time, the opportunity to enjoy
surroundings where the past and present meet.
And you don't have to be spending the night to be
part of the No Ordinary Hotel experience. Join us
for afternoon tea, lunch or dinner or just take the
time to stroll round our grounds.
We guarantee you'll want to come back for more...

It's attention to detail which makes a No Ordinary Hotel something special.
Staff dress in period costume to evoke the eras when the abbey and the castle were built
and soft lighting helps to create that special ambience.
In your room you can relax safe in the knowledge that you are enjoying a unique
experience. No two bedchambers are the same and many have magnificent four poster
beds and sumptuous drapes.
Bathtime is a special experience at a No Ordinary Hotel. Our bathrooms are simply
stunning - although you may find they are not where you would expect...
Some of our feature rooms have baths in the most unlikely places but we won't spoil the
surprise - come and find out for yourself...

A No Ordinary Hotel is the ideal location for a conference. Here you
will find all the services you would expect from a premier conference
provider - and a few more that you wouldn't.
Our seamless blend of old and new combine historical backdrops with
state-of-the-art presentation technology, ensuring that your message is
brought home every time.
An important business meeting, a workshop for colleagues, a presentation
to companies or simply a corporate entertaining event - at No Ordinary
Hotels we can meet your needs regardless of what they are.
"When love and skill work
together, expect a masterpiece."
John Ruskin

Imagine a place where past and present blend seamlessly together,
where spectacular architecture and picturesque gardens provide
an unforgettable backdrop.
Imagine superb foods, magnificent
reception rooms and a team of dedicated
experts on hand to ensure everything runs
smoothly. At a No Ordinary Hotel
nothing is left to chance to ensure your
fairytale wedding becomes a reality. With
our historic function suites, exquisite food
and an attention to detail that’s second to
none, a wedding at No Ordinary Hotels is
like no other. Both Coombe Abbey and
Lumley Castle are licensed for civil
weddings but whether you choose to
marry at one of our hotels or elsewhere,
your reception will be unforgettable.

No Ordinary Hotels are renowned for their fine
dining and nowhere is that more true than in
their mouthwatering and imaginative wedding
day menus. Couples can select from a wide range
of set menus or work with the chef to create their
own unique wedding meal.
This could be an elegant lunch, a grand dinner or
even one of our renowned mediaeval banquets
tailored to your wedding day.
Now we are also able to offer a sumptuous buffet menu for evening
receptions, giving brides and grooms-to-be even more options.
No bride wants her wedding day to end and the magic can easily be
prolonged at a No Ordinary Hotel. Coombe Abbey and Lumley
Castle both boast magnificent bedchambers widely recognised as
some of the most romantic in the UK.
It's certainly the perfect start for newlyweds to enjoy their first
night of wedded bliss together.
"With this ring I thee wed, with my body I thee worship and with
all my worldly goods I thee endow." - prayer book

A warm welcome awaits as we invite you to step straight into the history books
and enjoy the unique experience that is No Ordinary Hotels.
Originally a 12th century Cistercian Abbey nestling in England's historic
heartland, Coombe Abbey offers a haven of peace and tranquillity from
the stresses of the outside world.

Dining out at Coombe Abbey is a feast for all the senses. While
your eyes delight in the elegant surroundings of our restaurant, or
you enjoy the intimacy of one of our private dining rooms your
taste buds can savour the glorious flavours of Coombe's fine food.
Our exquisite array of dishes are prepared using the finest and
freshest of ingredients and are cooked and presented to perfection.
"It's good food
and not fine
words which
keep me alive."
Moliere

Set within 500 acres of parkland, with formal gardens
designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, Coombe
offers the ideal backdrop for weddings, conferences,
celebrations and relaxing breaks.
Approached through an avenue of whispering Limes
and Chestnut trees, this magnificent pastoral setting
embraces even the weariest of travellers.
Cross the moat bridge and through the cloistered
entrance into a unique hotel experience, where flickering
candlelight and the warm feeling of bygone days mirror
centuries of history.
"The ornament of a house is
the friends who frequent it."
Emerson

Imagine a hotel where every room
is different. Where each one is
filled with historical artifacts and
special touches, where you may
even find a grand four-poster bed,
or a bathroom which is hidden
behind a bookcase.
Stay at Coombe Abbey and you
will find that this is where the
practical meets the unusual, where
elegance, imagination and comfort
will also be your bedfellows.

It doesn't matter how many visits you make
to Coombe Abbey as every trip will feel like
the first. That's because each of our
magnificent bedchambers is unique, offering
guests warm lighting, rich colours and
stunning furnishings.
The result is a blend of elegance, luxury and
history to ensure that your stay is a
memorable one. Bathrooms that you will
want to languish in for hours, beds that
ensure a night of perfect sleep - just some of
the reasons to return to the abbey again and
again.
"To sleep, perchance to dream..."
William Shakespeare

A warm welcome awaits as we invite you to step straight into the history
books and enjoy the unique experience that is No Ordinary Hotels.
Standing proud for over six centuries, this magnificent Norman castle
provides a tranquil refuge from the stresses of the outside world.

Lavish surroundings, crisp white linen, soft lighting and
of course mouthwatering dishes - that's what we offer
at Lumley Castle's Black Knight restaurant.
Lumley Castle's magnificent, recently refurbished
Barons Hall is the perfect location for a special event.
Our menu changes regularly to reflect the best of what's
in season and we offer our guests a dining experience
they will always remember.
The Black Knight restaurant is the perfect choice for
lunch and dinner and reflects the sense of history and
tradition for which Lumley Castle is renowned.
We can also offer our visitors two private dining facilities,
the charming Gilt and Sceptre rooms which provide
elegant service in intimate and refined surroundings.

Lumley Castle was founded more than six centuries ago by
local nobleman Sir Ralph Lumley. This imposing structure
has dominated the landscape for generations, reminding
visitors and passers-by alike of its grand history.
Lumley Castle is a place where the past and present exist in
perfect harmony, where visitors can enjoy all the luxuries of
a top class hotel but at the same time be a part of a long and
epic history.

History seeps out of every nook
and cranny at Lumley Castle and
that extends to the hotel's glorious
bedchambers.
Antique furnishings which evoke a
period long gone, elegant drapes
made of luxurious fabrics and four
poster beds guaranteed to offer a
perfect night's sleep are what our
guests can expect.
Here the practical and the unusual,
the imaginative and the historical,
the comfortable and the luxurious
meet and match - ensuring a stay
that you will never forget.

At Lumley Castle we offer 59 unique and
individual bedchambers, all furnished to the
highest standard - some with our signature
secret bathrooms.
Enjoy the hospitality and intimacy of our
courtyard rooms or stay in the castle itself
in one of our breathtaking feature rooms.
Whatever you choose you will have an
experience which will stay with you for
a lifetime.

A world of theatrical hospitality, a magical experience that you will never
forget - that's the promise of a No Ordinary Hotel.
Whether it's the grandeur of Coombe Abbey or the charm and tradition
offered by Lumley Castle we will make you one promise - once you've
visited us you will want to return again and again.

Brinklow Road Coventry Warwickshire CV3 2AB
Telephone: 02476 450450
Fax: 02476 452035
www.coombeabbey.com
Email: reservations@coombeabbey.com
Chester-le-Street County Durham DH3 4NX
Telephone: (0191) 389 1111
Fax: (0191) 389 1881
www.lumleycastle.com
Email: reservations@lumleycastle.com