WAVENEY HOUSE HOTE L T H E H O T E L B Y T H E R I V E R

Situated in the picturesque WaveneyValley, the Waveney House Hotelboasts a superb river location withstunning views across the surroundingcountryside.

Its peaceful setting is perfect forrelaxing yet is also close to the towncentre of Beccles with its shops, cafesand historic places of interest, makingit an ideal base for river activities ordiscovering the delights of the area.

Steeped in history, the hotel was builtin the early 16th Century during thereign of King Henry VIII. The firstowner William Rede I, was the firstLord of the Manor of Beccles, after theDissolution of the Monasteries. Thecurrent building retains a lot of theoriginal features of that period,including the vaulted oak-beamedceilings to the second flooraccommodation. This is combinedwith thoughtful and tasteful décor tocreate a charming atmosphere.

Parking is provided for those arrivingby car and moorings can be booked inadvance for those arriving by river.

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The hotel offers 12 luxury bedrooms,all with en-suite bathrooms and each individually styled. Both theCrowfoot Suite and the Le Grys Suiteboast not only a four-poster bed, butalso exceptional views across theriver and Gillingham Marshes.

Other rooms either share the riverview or alternatively have a view ofthe Church of St Michael, famed forits tower being completely separatefrom the main body of the church.

L U X U R Y A C C O M M O D AT I O N

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T H E S TA I T H E R E S TA U R A N T

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Enjoy our superb restaurant cuisinein a quiet and relaxed atmosphereoverlooking the river. Our chef isonly too happy to discuss withyou any special dietary needs youmay have.

Unwind with a drink – ourconservatory allows you to enjoy theviews to the river and countryside inthe colder months whilst remainingwarm and dry. In warmer weathertake advantage of the river terraceand watch the boats go by.

FUNCT IONS, CONFERENCES AND SPEC IAL EVENTS

FUNCTION FACILITIES

The Waveney Suite boasts its ownbar and lounge area, a spaciousdance floor and a stage. It forms the perfect venue for conferences,

meetings, weddings, birthdayparties, shows, keep fit classes,discos, wakes, christenings and anyspecial occasion you may have.The main function room can seat upto 130 people (depending on layout)

and approximately 200 peoplestanding or dancing. There is a largestage, complete with PA system. Also available are a keyboard, discolighting and a hardwood floor suitablefor dancing.

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C O N F E R E N C E S

Standard equipment is included inyour conference suite hire charge –we can supply an overhead projector,television, video, flipchart, andscreen. In addition we can providestationery and various refreshmentsas required on the table for delegates.

Should you require an LCD projector,extra flipchart or 12ft x 12ft screen,they are available at a furthercharge, and must be booked in advance.

Should any delegates requireaccommodation, we are pleased to be able to offer rates for them on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Valentines, Mothering Sunday,Christmas, New Year – we like tocelebrate in style, with speciallyselected menus and fine wines.

Why not create your own specialevent. Talk to our experiencedFunction Manager who will guideyou through the process.

We can cater for a full sit downmenu service, or buffets, to tea and biscuits.

The garden gazebo in the grounds isideal for photoshoots and beautifulviews of the river create backdropsfor your photographs.

Ample car parking is available in the grounds with additional publicparking in Puddingmoor.

The Waveney Suite Bar and Loungeadjoining the Main Suite can be hired separately and are ideal for smaller functions, comfortablyseating up to 25 people. The layoutfor each room can be arranged tosuit your own requirements. Hire of the rooms are available fromquarter day to a full day. A range of menus and themed refreshmentbreaks can be provided.

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W E D D I N G S A T T H E

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You’ve found your perfect partner,now all you need is a perfectwedding to celebrate your union.That’s where we at the WaveneyHouse Hotel come in.

There are many areas in which we canoffer assistance, from arranging forthe Toastmaster and photographer,flowers and napkins to complimentyour own colour scheme, and favoursfor guest place settings. We canadvise on evening entertainment,discuss menus and drinks andprovide information on servicesavailable locally.

Confused by etiquette? Who’smother sits next to whose father?What order should the toasts begiven in? When do we cut the cake?Don’t be – your wedding plannerwill be there every step of the way toguide you, from the original bookingto the first dance at your reception.

The hotel, which was built in 1540,combines the character of a periodbuilding with elegant décor, making itan excellent choice for bothtraditional and more modernceremonies. Stunning views of thesurrounding countryside make anideal backdrop for your photographs.

The Waveney House Hotel islicensed for civil weddings, so youcan choose to have both theceremony and wedding breakfast atthe hotel, or just the reception.Either way we promise a trulymemorable occasion for you, yourfamily and friends.

As this will be one of the mostimportant days of your life, we wantto make it as enjoyable and stress freeas possible. Let us worry about thedetails, leaving you free to relax andconcentrate on the most importantthing – each other. And why shouldthe magic end with the last dance? Get your married life off to a romanticstart, by spending your wedding night in the Honeymoon Suite.

A luxurious four poster with viewsoverlooking the River Waveneymakes this the perfect end to aperfect day, friends and family arealso invited to stay.

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Why not rent an electric poweredday boat and explore the upperreaches of the River Waveney orhead in the other direction toOulton Broad. Visit the lovelycoastal towns of Southwold and

Aldeburgh on the Suffolk HeritageCoast or visit the ‘Fine City’ ofNorwich with its Norman Castleand Keep, Cathedral and unlimitedshopping which now boasts twolarge indoor shopping malls,

Chapelfield and Castle Mall,bothlocated in the city centre.Alternatively take a gentle strollover the marshlands of Beccles and enjoy the unspoilt scenery in the area.

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All photography by Andrew Florides (except aerial photograph on page 2 by Mike Page and stock library images on page 13).

Brochure designed by Dual Creative Limited.

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WAV E N E Y H O U S E H O T E L T H E H O T E L B Y T H E R I V E R

Puddingmoor, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9PL

Telephone 01502 712270 Fax 01502 470370

email enquiries@waveneyhousehotel.co.uk

www.waveneyhousehotel.co.uk

A Non-Smoking Hotel

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