Goodnestone park was built in 1704 and has been lived in by the fitzwalter family ever since. Frequently visited by jane austen after her brother married into the family and reputedly the inspiration for pride and prejudice, the house has recently undergone an extensive and widely praised renovation under the supervision of julian plumptre, 22nd lord fitzwalter. It is set amongst extensive woodland and meadows, boasts its own cricket ground and has beautiful formal gardens surrounding the house for visitors to enjoy. Today goodnestone park is available year round for private hire on an exclusive basis for day and overnight business meetings with fully catered breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The beautiful formal dining room seats 24 for board meetings (and dinners, too) whilst the more informal breakfast room seats another 12 for ‘break out meetings’. The round room seats 24 in auditorium layout or can be used as another ‘break out’ meeting room. The stunning drawing room overlooking the parterre and the library stocked with books and a tv/dvd player provide spaces for informal discussions or relaxation. On the first and second floors there are 12 stylishly and individually decorated bedrooms, 10 with en-suite bathrooms. The austen room on the first floor, with views overlooking the cricket ground, provides another quiet room for private talks. There is croquet on the lawn, a large terrace for outdoor entertaining and a range of exciting team building activities can be arranged or just enjoy walks through the extensive grounds. There is ample free parking and space to land a helicopter. Goodnestone park provides total privacy for confidential business meetings and can also be hired on an exclusive basis for other corporate events, weddings and private functions. Related articles open day at goodnestone park 13 oct 2017 view more articles
