Hand Picked Audleys Wood Hotel

Alton Road Basingstoke, Basingstoke, England, RG25 2JT
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Audleys Wood Hotel is an inspirational venue located near Basingstoke in Hampshire, close to major road and rail links. The former Victorian country mansion offers versatile meeting space for up to 200 delegates. Located just 50 miles from central London and only five minutes from the M3, Audleys Wood is a secluded and easily accessible retreat from the capital, and an ideal business venue for anything from board meetings to conferences and team building activities. The hotel offers wonderful character and charm, with seven flexible meeting rooms with original features blended with contemporary décor and lots of natural light. There is also an extensive outdoor pavilion and seven acres of grounds ideal for outdoor events. If you’re looking for a conference venue far from the day-to-day pressures of the office, Hand Picked Hotel's Audleys Wood Hotel is ideal. Presentations, conferences, team-building exercises, and new product launches are all easily catered for, with a full compliment of conference and presentation facilities.

Venue Details

ChainHand Picked Hotels
BrandHand Picked Hotels
Built1880
Renovated-
Total meeting space5,767 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms68
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Hand Picked Hotels was the Most Recommended Hotel Brand in the 2019 BVA BDRC VenueVerdict survey. 2AA Rosette fine dining Restaurant Silver Green Tourism rating

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,767 sq. ft.
Largest room
360 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
50 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
200
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Garden Pavilion
360 sq. ft.
30 x 12 sq. ft.
2.3 ft.
200
45
200
200
200
80
40
160
Sir George Bradshaw
50 sq. ft.
7.2 x 7 sq. ft.
2.8 ft.
50
20
40
50
50
12
18
32
Lord Camrose
50 sq. ft.
7.2 x 7 sq. ft.
2.8 ft.
50
20
-
50
50
12
18
32
Lord Bolton
37 sq. ft.
7.2 x 5.2 sq. ft.
2.8 ft.
30
12
-
30
30
10
16
12
Lord Curzon
37 sq. ft.
7.2 x 5.2 sq. ft.
2.8 ft.
30
12
-
30
30
10
16
12
The Simonds Room
37 sq. ft.
7.2 x 5.2 sq. ft.
2.8 ft.
30
12
20
30
30
8
16
12

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
68
Double (2 beds)
68
Suites
2
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 30 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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Winchester

Winchester

Historical landmark
20 mi
Winchester is a city in the county of Hampshire, on the edge of England's South Downs National Park. It’s known for medieval Winchester Cathedral, with its 17th-century Morley Library, the Winchester Bible and a Norman crypt. Nearby are the ruins of Wolvesey Castle and the Winchester City Mill, a working 18th-century corn mill. The Great Hall of Winchester Castle houses the medieval round table linked to King Arthur.
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Stonehenge

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Highclere Castle for Downton Abbey

Highclere Castle for Downton Abbey

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Highclere Castle is a beautiful building and a warm, welcoming home to visitors which makes a fantastic day out in Hampshire. It is located a short drive from Audleys Wood Hotel. Aside from exploring the castle, the Egyptian exhibition fascinates adults and children, whilst the surrounding grounds and gardens provide peace and tranquillity. When you visit, you might recognise many rooms from Downton Abbey such as the drawing room in which Maggie Smith delivered many a withering comment. In addition you can also find Tutankhamun in the cellars.
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