Starting at 2pm at Goodrich Cricket Club, the summer air will be alight with the sounds of laughter, live music and the smell of delicious BBQ.

With Olympic style games such as Wellie Wanging, Tug-of-War and Wacky Races, it will be a family friendly day with plenty to keep the kids amused. Also available are face painting, afternoon tea and cakes and a bar.

Come and see the local arts and crafts stalls and have a go at the Grand Prize Draw. Free entry. For more information contact Isabel Roper on 07976397731 ]]> http://www.flanesfordpriory.co.uk/2723/goodrich-marstow-jubilee-celebration/feed/ 0 http://www.flanesfordpriory.co.uk/2702/more-cider-mill-photos/ http://www.flanesfordpriory.co.uk/2702/more-cider-mill-photos/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 14:03:09 +0000 Keira Fraser http://www.flanesfordpriory.co.uk/?p=2702 Below are some more photos taken this week of the Cider Mill Renovation. More photos can be seen in previous posts

The luxury 6 berth Cider Mill can be rented from July onwards. Please contact reception on 01600 890506 for more information or email info@flanesfordpriory.co.uk All week long bookings for the Cider Mill receive a complementary welcome hamper on arrival.

The new purpose built stairs

The appropriate stair decorations

The View from the Master Bedroom overlooking Coppett Hill

The view from the kitchen

Our wonderful building team

Head builder

Owner of Flanesford- Nigel Roper

Make sure you keep checking these pages for discounts and offers

MAY OFFERS

3 nights in the 4 person Walford arriving Tuesday 8th or Monday 14th May; £236 – £100 off!!

Weekend break for 2 or 3 guests in Castle or Priory, arriving Friday 11th May; £200 – £60 off!!

Weekend break for up to 7 guests in the Talbot apartment, arriving Friday 11th May; £382 – £100 off!!

With many tempting restaurants nearby, and plenty of activities such as canoeing, mountain biking, walking or riding nearby; you will find plenty to keep you amused.

These offers cannot be combined with any other discounts featured and are applicable to phone bookings only, not on-line bookings. Ring 01600 890506 to book or for more information. All apartment specification can be found on the accommodation page of the website.

View from Goodrich Bridge

The huge job of re-doing the roof has now been finished and the scaffolding is coming down next week. This is a huge step forward for the builders and management as the Cider Mill will once again blend into the striking tableau created by the other buildings at Flanesford Priory. It will be nice to look out of my office window and see a sparkling new apartment rather than a scaffold clad cube.

As mentioned in previous posts, the Cider Mill will be the proverbial Jewel in the Flanesford Priory crown, offering luxury self catering accommodation in the beautiful surroundings of the Wye Valley. Sleeping up to 6 guests this five star apartment will boast many mod-cons as well as aesthetically beautiful fixtures and fittings…..we can’t wait!

Below are a few more recent snap shots of the progress.

Prices will start from £590 for a short break and £842 for a week and every week long booking will receive a luxury welcome hamper full of local delicacies and treats as a gift from us. For more information or to book for July 2012 onwards, please call 01600 890506.

Welcome Hampers are available to buy separately and come in a variety of ranges to suit budgets and requirements. email info@flanesfordpriory.co.uk for more information.

Original Cider Press

Upstairs beams

Outside Roof

Reclaimed stone in roof apex

Underfloor heating being laid

Flooring

Builder Pete on the roof

Oak window frame

With help from Special Occasions Linen and Irene’s Flower shop, myself, Kasia and Rachel created a mock ceremony.

We estimate you can fit up to 65 guests for the actual wedding ceremony with an aisle down the middle and space for the Registrar and Celebrant at the front.

We also set up a ceremony outside. This would be perfect for renewal of vow ceremonies and baby namings as they are non-legal ceremonies. A Civil wedding would have to be performed inside the licensed Glebe Room, however depending on the Registration Service and Registrar, they may allow the non legal ceremony to take place outside but the legal signing of the register to take place in the licensed premises.

Flanesford Priory Garden Ceremony

Outdoor Ceremony

Whilst it is with great regret we have had to change the fishing on offer, we are very grateful to the Wye and Usk Foundation and the owner of the fishing rights for letting us come to an arrangement that still allows a fantastic opportunity for our guests. For more information please ring 01600 890506.

***Due to the high number of guests booking before the April 2012 deadline and receiving free fishing during their stay – we are no longer offering free fishing on a Wednesday and Saturday for Priory guests. If you wish to fish during your stay and are booking after 31st March 2012 or have not notified Flanesford Priory of your intent; You must purchase a ticket from The Wye and Usk Foundation. Rods will be restricted and on a first come first serve basis. For all guests having free fishing during their stay, you may fish from the day of arrival – arriving earlier than check in time if desired. But you are not permitted to fish on the day of your departure, and night fishing is not allowed. Please ring 01600 890506 for more details.***]]> http://www.flanesfordpriory.co.uk/2636/important-fishing-update/feed/ 1 http://www.flanesfordpriory.co.uk/2505/the-cider-mill-update/ http://www.flanesfordpriory.co.uk/2505/the-cider-mill-update/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:56:05 +0000 Keira Fraser http://www.flanesfordpriory.co.uk/?p=2505 We are one step, lots of piles of rubble and many workmen cups of tea closer to our greatly anticipated renovation of the Cider Mill.

Our fantastic team headed up by Pete has been working hard on gutting the interior of the impressive building. Our hope is that we can turn the 15th Century mill into a 5 star luxury apartment to add to our complex. Sometimes looking at the scaffolding and removed walls it is hard to imagine the finished product, but I have seen the plans and it looks like it will be wonderful when finished. We were hoping to have it all completed by the end of April 2012, but as it is a listed building we want to prepare for every architectural eventuality; so we will take bookings for June 2012 onwards at the moment.

The Cider Mill will be furnished to a very high standard to provide comprehensive self catering accommodation in the stunning surroundings of our corner of the Wye Valley. It will have two large master bedrooms upstairs with impressive en suites, and a twin room downstairs which will offer Flanesford Priory’s first disabled facilities. All the beds can be split to accommodate twins or joined for double beds.

The original Cider Mill with its huge stone base and imposing wheel will be affectionately integrated into the kitchen as a dining table and feature. The kitchen will have all the latest mod-cons and everything you might need to cater for your family whilst away from home. Additionally the log fire and under floor heating will provide the cosiest environment in even the coldest nights. With separate parking and a fenced courtyard, this really will be a stand out unique apartment which we are anticipating will be in great demand. This will be the perfect retreat for a family looking to explore the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Why not combine it with another apartment if your party is larger than six as it will still provide a fabulous communal area for your group.

Prices will start from £590 for a short break and £842 for a week and every week long booking will receive a luxury welcome hamper full of local delicacies and treats as a gift from us. For more information or to book for June 2012 onwards, please call 01600 890506. If you would like to be kept up to date on possible April/ May bookings please let us know.

Welcome Hampers are available to buy separately and come in a variety of ranges to suit budgets and requirements. email info@flanesfordpriory.co.uk for more information.

The Original Cider Mill Wheel

Interior Work

During my personal guided tour the passion for conservation and breeding of butterflies is apparent in the animated discussions of Lindsay Heyes one of the owners who showed me around. The Heyes brothers have been in Whitchurch for 30 years turning this tourist park into a vibrant and informative attraction.

After the butterfly tour came the best part! I was kitted out with my laser tagger and oh-so-cool backwards cap with sensors attached. I then ran commando style through the purpose built battle field consisting of army style barricades, huts, grass knolls and military vehicles, shooting at Ed Heyes and of course winning! The Laser Ops package offered is 2 hours and about 10 games of team related missions. A minimum of 10 players is required and they can accommodate up to 23 participants. The taggers are set to different levels and unlike paint balling where you can be ‘killed’ within seconds and have to sit out the rest of the game- the sensors can be set to ‘ten hits until you are killed’ etc. This gives even young children the chance to enjoy the games without getting frustrated. This activity is a definite for Stag and Hen parties visiting the Forest of Dean and Ross on Wye.

Another option available is the ‘Secret Agent Shoot Out’. This is where you have pistol style guns set to silent and you stalk your prey around the twists and turns of the hedge maze. The better you know the maze the better your advantage, but don’t take too long peering round corners or you might get tagged from behind!

Myself and Ed