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HODSOCK PRIORY – IT’S A WINNER!

An exciting new development at the stunningly beautiful Hodsock Priory has scooped the winner’s crown for the Most Innovative Property/Building Development at The Mansfield Chad Enterprise Awards 2010.

‘The Courtyard at Hodsock’ – located within the picturesque 800 acre estate nestled on the border of South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire - has seen the sympathetic restoration of the old estate dairy to create 10 luxury self catering accommodation suites, as well as a meeting and training room. It is the latest in an on-going programme of investment and restructuring as the Priory diversifies from its typical farming background consolidating its position as a premier wedding, conference and events, and short break venue.

“We are thrilled that the hard work by the team who brought our dreams and plans to life has been recognised within the wider business community,” commented George Buchanan, ninth generation resident and general manager. “The Courtyard has been extremely well received by all our visitors and we are looking forward to welcoming many more. We love to see our home enjoyed by others and, now they can stay a while, it allows them more time to explore this very pretty corner of England.”

During the planning stage of the development every consideration was given to ensure the accommodation was sustainable and used eco-friendly energy where appropriate and attained high energy efficiency credentials.

"Our judging panel particularly appreciated the attention to detail in our winner's project and the sympathetic handling of its historical setting,” commented Tracy Powell, Editor Mansfield Chad. “By expanding its appeal to visitors and guests, Hodsock has shown its skill and expertise in managing a substantial project and delivering a stunning addition to its portfolio. No-one who has visited the newly renovated Courtyard at Hodsock Priory can deny its achievement as an innovative property development."

The project has been supported through the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), which is jointly funded by Defra and the European Union, and is delivered by East Midlands Development Agency (emda)

Hodsock Priory is a premier wedding and conference and event venue. The Courtyard at Hodsock provides luxury self catering accommodation perfect for short breaks at any time of the year.

It is perhaps most well known for its annual snowdrops spectacular which takes place each year. Next year’s Snowdrops will take place between 5th February and 6th March 2011 with many new and exciting events planned.