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Four Pillars Hotels is a collection of six beautifully appointed hotels set in some of England’s finest locations in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.  Each hotel has its own distinct personality and each provides a unique setting for a dream wedding.  With over 30 years’ experience of hosting weddings and with a team of wedding coordinators on hand, Four Pillars Hotels can help couples at every step of their wedding planning offering a truly tailor-made personal service and the attention to detail that is deserved at this special time.  Highlights include getting married under the stars with Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel’s new ‘Starlight Package’, a beautiful wedding package in Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel’s Orangery and new self-catering option at Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel:    

Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel

Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds overlooking a lake, this contemporary, stylish hotel is the largest in the group accommodating up to 800 guests and with seven lakeside rooms licensed for civil ceremonies.  For multicultural weddings, the hotel now offers the flexibility to bring in your own caterers with its new self-catering facility.  A team of expert chefs have devised a mouth-watering selection of dishes available for wedding breakfasts and the impressive Spa 6 provides the perfect place to unwind and prepare for the big day with its special Wedding Package for the bride to be as well as a Bridal Package for the big day itself. Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel is also pleased to offer 25% discount off packages when booking a wedding on a Sunday.

For further information and to speak to one of the wedding coordinators please call 01285 864000. 

Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel

A magnificent Grade II Victorian mansion set in 30 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds near Bristol – perfect for a traditional country house style wedding.  With stunning period features, four poster beds and a gorgeous arboretum, this is a very special venue that will add grandeur to a romantic wedding.    The hotel’s beautiful Orangery can be exclusively used for weddings for up to 85 guests.  There are also a number of opulent rooms licensed for civil wedding ceremonies catering up to 220 daytime guests.  Throughout the remainder of 2013, Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel is offering a fantastic wedding package for just £4,995 in the Orangery which includes:  cost of civil ceremony; three course wedding breakfast for 60 guests including arrival drinks and wine with meal; evening reception and buffet for 85 guests; the services of a wedding co-ordinator and dedicated member of staff on the day; connoisseur double bedroom for the Bride and Groom on wedding night and discounted accommodation rates for guests.

For further information and to speak to one of the wedding coordinators please call 01454 263000.

Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel

Medieval character and modern charm blend seamlessly at Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel to create a unique setting for a wedding.  Situated on the River Thames in 30 acres of picturesque private grounds, the hotel is created around two medieval barns and a 15th century manor house providing a spectacular wedding venue.  For civil weddings there are a number of options including five distinctive suites, an ornate and traditional Oxford College Barge on the Thames or the Little Barn offering medieval character.  There is also a new cedar wood gazebo nestled on the banks of the river providing a romantic back drop for a civil ceremony and also a brand new Conservatory accommodating up to 90 guests.  Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel offers a variety of packages including the new ‘Starlight Package’ from just £1,995 for up to 50 guests where guests can marry under the stars by the River Thames or seasonally themed weddings such as the laid back Sophisticated Summer Barbeque wedding package featuring special touches such as Pimms, full barbeque and delicious Cornish ice creams in the hotel gardens from only £35 per person to the Mistletoe & Wine wedding package with its Christmas themed additions of mulled wine and mince pies, mistletoe flower arrangements and festive wedding breakfast for only £3,450 for 50 day guests and 100 evening guests.

For further information and to speak to one of the wedding coordinators please call 01865 334444.

Four Pillars Hotels offers a further three hotels in and around Oxford:

Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel with its parkland setting and just a short walk from the centre of Oxford offers an elegant Oxford hotel wedding venue.  This hotel is offering a special off-peak wedding package available on Fridays, Sundays and selected Saturdays throughout October – December 2013 for only £3,135 based on 50 day guests and 100 evening guests.  This package includes, to name a few things, a delicious three course wedding breakfast with wine, resident DJ and disco, hire of your chosen suite and private bar, beautiful centre pieces for tables, a dedicated wedding coordinator and complimentary four-poster Bridal Suite on the wedding night.

For further information and to speak to one of the wedding coordinators please call 01865 324324.

Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel located in the historic town of Witney on the edge of the Cotswolds – a contemporary hotel built in the local Cotswolds style and offering a fully inclusive wedding package from just £2,013 that includes ceremony room and three course wedding breakfast with wine for 50 guests, evening reception and buffet for 70 guests, red carpet on arrival, toastmaster and disco with dance floor plus more.

For further information and to speak to one of the wedding coordinators please call 01993 779777.

Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel with its excellent location in the heart of Oxfordshire offering a number of wedding suites and packages to suit both intimate and larger lavish weddings and also licensed for civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages start from just £999 for the Daytime Wedding package accommodating 35 guests with a three course wedding breakfast and extends up to the Platinum Wedding Package for £3,500 including wedding suite for 50 people, canapés, three course wedding breakfast, evening buffet, house DJ, complimentary room for the bride and groom and complimentary  one night stay at Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel for the bride and groom.

For further information and to speak to one of the wedding coordinators please call 01235 553456.

Four Pillars Hotels offers a number of wedding packages to suit all tastes and budgets and, with its team of wedding coordinators on hand, can provide seamless support to create dream weddings.

For more information on weddings at Four Pillars Hotels, please visit www.four-pillars.co.uk

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Opened this month (June 2013), the Conservatory adds 135 m² of space to our current choice of 9 rooms for private events and the new bedrooms increase the capacity to 84 rooms.

We have converted an existing courtyard area adjacent to the popular River Room Restaurant into a multi-functional, bright and airy Conservatory which can accommodate up to 90 people. When combined with the Little Barn, River Room Restaurant, Oxford Suite and Eights Bar it can support larger events and occasions of up to 350 people for private events. New car parking spaces have been added to support the new facilities.

The 22 new double bedrooms – ‘River’ and ‘Garden’ rooms – all feature air conditioning, iPod docking stations, complimentary drinks trays, 37” LCD digital televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi, while in the bathrooms guests can enjoy relaxing drench showers and toiletries from Clarins.

The new rooms are linked to the existing buildings and all have views over the hotel’s gardens. Ten of the rooms enjoy uninterrupted views over the hotel’s 30 acre grounds leading down to the River Thames; those on the ground floor having direct patio access on to the lawns and two first floor corner rooms featuring Juliette balconies. The remaining 12 rooms have uninterrupted tranquil views of Heyford Meadows and the hotel’s Walled Garden.

Jonathan Oldroyd, General Manager of the hotel says, “The new facilities are part of the Group’s continuing focus on offering clients the very best facilities in Oxford – an area of the UK that is seeing increased interest from the meetings sector. The Conservatory and new bedrooms will enable us to offer even more flexibility to organisers of events of all kinds, from meetings and conferences to weddings and private parties.

“Oxford has so much to offer – a multi-cultural atmosphere, literary connections ranging from Tolkien to Inspector Morse and Harry Potter, nearby Cotswold landscapes and historic houses such as Blenheim Palace. Oxford also has the advantage of being easily reachable via the main motorways of M1, M4 and M40, by rail from London, and just over an hour from the airports of Heathrow and Birmingham.”

For bookings and further details call 0845 600 70 71 or visit www.four-pillars.co.uk/thames

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The sun is shining on Four Pillars Hotels with the launch of Four Summer, a range of great value getaways created to provide unforgettable and affordable summer breaks.  With the summer holidays just around the corner, now is the time to book a break to some of the UK’s holiday hot spots of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire and stay in one of six Four Pillars Hotels.

Four Pillars Hotels offers something for everybody with its choice of hotels perfectly placed for an unforgettable British summer break.  Guests will find better value the longer they stay with discounted rates for up to five night breaks (from £38 per person per night, dinner, bed and breakfast) plus, children stay and eat for free*.

Each hotel has breath-taking countryside right on its doorstep – ideal for those sunny summer days – plus fantastic leisure facilities** to suit all ages.  The contemporary Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel is set on its own lake with the surrounding area offering a diverse range of watersports and outdoor activities plus woodlands to explore.  There is also the hotel’s fantastic Spa 6 for pampering.  A luxury country house style break can be enjoyed when staying at the Grade II listed Victorian mansion Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel and there are also four properties in and around Oxford – Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel a short walk from the centre of Oxford and Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel set within Oxfordshire parkland – both ideally located for exploring this famous city renowned for its University, museums, shops and theatres.  There is also the Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel close to the village of Bampton, which features as the fictitious Downton village of ‘Downton Abbey’, and an ideal base to explore the Cotswolds further and Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel located in the historic town of Abingdon-on-Thames.

From lively cities to lovely villages, wake boarding to window shopping, food festivals and fairs there is a wealth of things to do and see in each hotels local area and a stay with Four Pillars also includes many exclusive discounts at some of the region’s varied attractions.  Enjoy a VIP invitation to gain an extra 10% off at nearby shopping destination Bicester Village, discounted entry for all the family at Cotswold Wildlife Park, Birdland Park & Gardens and Bristol Zoo or exclusive rates to visit Blenheim Palace.

Additionally, guests preferring a little more privacy can choose to stay at one of the luxury self-catering apartments at Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel. Combining the flexibility of a self-catering holiday with the convenience of the hotel’s facilities on site, these stylish self-catering apartments are perfect for families, groups and couples. Prices start from £80 per night based on a two night stay in a studio apartment. 

For full details and to book, visit: www.four-summer.co.uk or call 0800 374 692

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Enjoy Blenheim Palace’s brand new event for 2013 – the first Blenheim Palace Flower Show – with a stay at one of four fantastic Four Pillars Hotels in and around Oxford.  Taking place from Friday 21st June to Sunday 23rd June 2013, this wonderful three day show celebrates all things horticultural set within the spectacular grounds of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.

The Blenheim Palace Flower Show will feature over 150 floral and gardens exhibitors, ten garden landscapes, a Grand Floral Marquee with Royal Horticultural Society judges, family activities and access to gardening celebrities and experts to help you transform your garden.  Celebrity chef Jean Christophe Novelli will also be putting in an appearance demonstrating how to cook the perfect barbeque food.

Perfectly placed to visit the show, Four Pillars Hotels offer a choice of four distinctive properties in and around Oxford and guests can purchase admission tickets to Blenheim Palace, Park and Gardens whilst staying at the hotels.  Choose between the Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel just a short walk from the centre of the ‘city of dreaming spires’ or the picturesque riverside Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel.  Or just outside the city are the Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel and the Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel.

A stay with Four Pillars Hotels over this period costs from £47.00 per person per night based on two people sharing on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. 

For further information on the Blenheim Palace Flower Show visit www.blenheimpalace.com

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Four Pillars Hotels is offering guests an amazing 15 per cent off Christmas and New Year breaks when booking before 31st May 2013*.  With stays starting from £97.75 per person**, now is the time to book something to look forward to – a stress free escape with all the fun of the festive season. 

Four Pillars’ six hotels are situated in some of the prettiest parts of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds and each hotel will be offering a different festive package – including everything from carol singing choirs and Champagne receptions to special Christmas afternoon teas and a visit from Father Christmas – so that all tastes and ages are catered for.  And for even greater value, children up to four years old stay and eat for free***.

Choose from a stay in a magnificent Grade II listed Victorian mansion, Tortworth Court, where you can enjoy crisp winter walks and an atmosphere of grandeur for a traditional Christmas; a relaxing and indulgent break at the lakeside Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel enjoying the facilities of Spa 6 or explore the dreaming spires and great sales shopping from one of Four Pillars’ four properties in and around Oxford.  

All inclusive Christmas and New Year packages are available at both Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel and Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel from just £320 per person based on a two night stay with all meals and drinks included – everything from bucks fizz breakfasts and full afternoon teas to seven course gala dinners and mince pies with mulled wine.

Guests who prefer a little more privacy can choose to stay at one of the luxury self-catering apartments at Cotswold Water Park. Combining the flexibility of a self-catering holiday with the convenience of the hotel’s facilities on site, these stylish self-catering apartments are perfect for families, groups and couples.  It can also be arranged for a Christmas Day lunch to be delivered to your apartment on the day.****.

For full details and conditions on Four Pillars Hotels’ Festive Breaks, or to book, please visit: www.festivepackages.co.uk or call 0800 374 692.

* To qualify for this offer you must book by 31st May 2013.  At the time of booking a non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of £75.00 per person will be required. The final balance, which is also non-refundable, is due four weeks prior to arrival. Offer is only available to new bookings and is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

**Price is based on a one night New Year break at Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel and includes the 15 per cent discount.

***Children aged 0-4 can stay and eat for free at the following hotels: Cotswold Water Park; Oxford Thames and Tortworth Court.

****Separate terms apply for self-catering breaks

See www.festivepackages.co.uk for full terms and conditions.

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Four Pillars Hotels is pleased to announce its designated charity of the year supporting CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).  The Oxfordshire based hotel group has drawn up a full programme of activity for 2013 to support this worthy cause and to raise as much money and awareness as possible.

As well as group wide charitable events, each of the six Four Pillars hotels will host a range of activities in which they can individually raise money for the charity. These include participation in the Run to the Beat half marathon and Bristol 10km runs and everything from family fun days and craft fairs to quiz nights and clairvoyance evenings.

Katherine Swingler, HR Director and Head of the Fundraising Committee at Four Pillars Hotels says, “Every year our employees are given the opportunity to nominate a “Charity of the Year” and CRY was our most popular choice. We were deeply touched by the stories of people touched by sudden arrhythmic death and tragically we have employees who have recently been affected by this.  In addition, the testimonials provided by CRY prompted us to choose this very deserving charity.”

Alison Cox MBE, Founder and Chief Executive of CRY says, “We are very grateful to Four Pillars Hotels and, in particular, the fundraising committee for its hard work in putting together a programme of events throughout the year in support of CRY.  Thanks to the continued efforts of supporters across the UK, CRY is able to raise huge levels of awareness of young sudden cardiac death, as well as running a pioneering screening programme to identify young people at risk and providing support to those affected.  We wish Four Pillars every success with their fundraising and awareness events throughout the year.”

CRY was founded in 1995 to provide support and information on cardiac risk in young people. CRY operates cardiac screening programmes, funds cardiac research, provides a support network to young people who have been diagnosed with cardiac conditions and also a bereavement support service to families who have suffered a loss of someone young with a cardiac condition.

Four Pillars Hotels is keen to raise as much money as possible in support of this worthy cause and this year has already raised over £1,500 through merchandise sales and hotel events alone.

For more information on Four Pillars Hotels, please visit www.four-pillars.co.uk

For more information on CRY, please visit www.c-r-y.org.uk

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Spring has sprung!  To celebrate the season, Four Pillars Hotels has some fantastic offers for guests including weekend escapes from just £44 per person, per night (dinner, bed and breakfast) and mid-week breaks from just £35.20 per person per night (dinner, bed and breakfast).  Plus, children stay and eat breakfast for free.*

With the Easter holidays, May half term and bank holiday weekends just around the corner, guests can make the most of this lovely time of year by escaping to the countryside and staying in one of six Four Pillars hotels located in England’s holiday hot spots of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

Choose to stay in either a Grade II* listed Victorian mansion set in beautiful landscaped grounds near Bristol, a contemporary hotel and spa in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park that also offers a range of outdoor pursuits or one of four fantastic properties in and around Oxford including the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel.  Providing the best of both worlds, this hotel combines medieval charm and contemporary elegance and is set in picturesque Oxfordshire parkland yet just three miles from the centre of ‘the city of dreaming spires’.

Additionally, guests preferring a little more privacy can choose to stay at one of the luxury self-catering apartments at the lakeside Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel. Combing the flexibility of a self-catering holiday with the convenience of the hotel’s facilities on site, these stylish self-catering apartments are perfect for families, groups and couples. Prices start from £160 for a two-night break in a studio apartment and increase to just £1,050 for seven nights in a two-bedroom apartment – representing just £38 per person, per night, based on a group of four people.

A stay with Four Pillars also includes many exclusive discounts at some of the region’s varied attractions including a VIP invitation to gain an extra 10% off at nearby shopping destination Bicester Village, discounted entry for all the family at Cotswold Wildlife Park or exclusive rates to visit Blenheim Palace.

Those seeking a mid-week break will find better value the longer they stay, so families seeking an Easter escape, or a half term holiday, can capitalise on discounted rates for up to five night breaks.  Plus, kids stay and eat breakfast for free.*

For full details and to book, visit: www.four-spring.co.uk or call 0800 374 692

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Four Pillars Hotels is pleased to announce its continued commitment to local sports through the sponsorship of North Leigh FC U15s main kit.  As an Oxford-based company with four hotels in Oxfordshire, North Leigh FC is one of Four Pillars’ local teams.

Chris Green, Group Marketing Manager at Four Pillars Hotels, says “We are delighted and very proud to be the sponsors for North Leigh U15s main kit.  With Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel just around the corner from North Leigh FC, it is extremely important for us to support the local community.  Our sponsorship and support will ensure that the U15s team will be the best turned out in their league.”

The Four Pillars Hotel group has six hotels across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.  These include four hotels in and around Oxford – the Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel; Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel; Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel  and Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel.  To complete the Four Pillars Hotels portfolio is the Victorian Grade II listed mansion Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel in Gloucestershire and Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, a lakeside property in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park.

North Leigh Football Club was formed in 1908 and has been an active and dominant part of the local football scene ever since.  The newest addition, in 2012, was an Under 15 Team which began its first season by soundly beating one of the favourites for the 2012/13 Witney and District Youth League U15 ‘A’ League.

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