an historic private estate for retreats, meetings and events
A private setting for leadership teams, company meetings and residential gatherings, on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills
HOW THE ESTATE WORKS FOR YOU
Barton Court sits where the three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire meet - a collection of renovated estate buildings clustered around a Georgian manor house.
In private ownership for over a century, it has been restored and is now available to host residential offsites, strategy days, retreats, workshops and private events.
The setting offers seclusion, peace and beauty while remaining easy to reach by road and rail. The renovation has kept the character of the buildings while adding the amenities that professional groups need.
Privacy
Residential groups have private use of their accommodation and agreed working spaces for the duration of their stay, so the team can work without interruption from other guests.
Whole-estate exclusive use can also be arranged for larger groups or where the programme requires it.
Structure
We discuss your requirements and timetable well in advance so that everything is prepared and in place before you arrive. Rooms, catering and timings are organised by us, which means organisers can concentrate on the work rather than the logistics.
Environment
Taking a team away from its usual surroundings creates a clear break from the working day. There is space to work together, step outside between sessions and continue conversations away from the meeting table.
Barton Court sits behind high walls and hedges, in a contained location with wide views over the surrounding countryside. The setting is itself a positive factor in any gathering. With comfortable accommodation and flexible spaces alongside it, this is a place to focus.
FOUR WAYS TO USE THE ESTATE
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RESIDENTIAL OFFSITES
Exclusive use of the estate for multi-day work that needs privacy.
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DAY MEETINGS
Structured single days in the house, the barns or the wider grounds.
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RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS
Barns and grounds for retreat leaders, creators and course organisers.
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LOCATION FILMING
House, barns, bridge, ponds and meadow, all within one enclosed site.
WHAT IT COSTS
Leadership Strategy Days start at £1,250 + VAT for up to eight people, including private meeting space, refreshments and lunch.
Residential Strategy Stays start at £4,200 + VAT for eight people for two working days and one night, including single-occupancy accommodation, private meeting space, lunch, dinner, breakfast and refreshments.
For larger day meetings, our two barns are available from £95 + VAT per person, minimum 20 people. Two-night leadership offsites and larger residential teams are quoted according to group size and requirements.
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The estate
The estate combines architectural character with practical infrastructure.
The Dutch Barn is the main gathering space, seating up to 90 for dinner or 100 to 120 theatre-style. The Saw Mill works as a breakout room, seating 45 to 55 for dining or 20 to 26 boardroom-style. The Manor House is the centre for dining and informal discussion, with a library and sitting rooms for quiet work.
Accommodation for up to 40 guests is available across the manor and the estate cottages. Accommodation for up to 40 guests is available across the Manor House and the estate cottages. The Manor House has eleven bedrooms and sleeps up to 26 guests. For leadership offsites, it provides eleven single-occupancy bedrooms; larger corporate groups can use the full sleeping capacity. Three bedrooms are on the ground floor, one with an accessible ensuite shower room. A full accommodation schedule is available on request.
Superfast WiFi throughout, projector and screen, around 50 parking spaces and two EV charging points.
Significant investment has been made in environmental sustainability, including biomass heating, solar generation and a borehole water supply.
Food and hospitality
Catering is led by award-winning chef Felice Tocchini, known for his seasonal, ingredient-led approach. Meals are designed to be generous, seasonal and suited to the occasion.
Working lunches, private dinners and refreshment service are structured around your agenda.
Location
Barton Court sits on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, where Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire meet.
Around 7 miles from the M5, and a mile from Colwall station, which has direct trains from London Paddington and Birmingham. We can arrange transfers for guests arriving at the station.
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BRING YOUR TEAM TO BARTON COURT
Whether you are planning a leadership strategy day, a larger company meeting or a workshop, we will arrange the day around your group.
Tell us your date, number of people and what you want to achieve, and we will come back to you with the best way to use the estate and a clear price.