THE refurbishment of a function suite at Laceby's Oaklands Hall Hotel takes the total spent renovating the venue to almost £1 million.
The Laceby Suite – which is self-contained with its own entrance and gardens – has been given a new lease of life thanks to a £250,000 makeover.
The improvements include installing a new bar, dance floor and state-of-the-art lighting system, as well as redecorating in stylish, neutral hues.
General manager Richard Matthews said: "The Laceby Suite was really outdated, but it looks absolutely fantastic now.
"It's so impressive that we held a wedding fair in there and got ten bookings in one day.
"The great thing about it is that it can accommodate any group, from an intimate family party for 40 people up to 140 for weddings and corporate events.
"And because the suite is housed in an extension to the original building, it means that it can be decorated in a really modern way that wouldn't be in keeping with the main hotel."
It is the latest in a long line of improvements made to the hotel since it was taken over by new owners, Nigel and Sarah Underwood and John and Caroline Lawson, last May.
As well as making over three reception suites, the owners have begun a programme of bedroom refurbishment and created the award-winning Comfy Duck bistro.
Deputy general manager Scott Dunn added: "We are very lucky the owners have such a strong vision for the hotel and are making it so easy for everybody to get excited about the improvements being made here."
The five-year plan will see the bedroom refurbishment completed, two new bridal suites and the possible introduction of log cabins and leisure facilities.
Events coming up at the Oaklands Hall Hotel include:
Friday, July 12 – Wine tasting event with a six-course menu. It is being led by sommelier Nick Walne, from House of Townend, and costs £39.95 per person.
Friday, October 4 – Champagne Evening with Laurent Perrier. A sommelier from Laurent Perrier will be on hand to guide you through the history of the company and how each course goes with each champagne. It costs £70 per person.
Events coming up at the Oaklands Hall Hotel: Friday, July 12 – Wine Tasting. Indulge with us this summer; come and sample our sumptuous six course Menu which will be accompanied by some exceptional wines from our award winning suppliers. Let us wine and dine you in style, with each wine described to you by our Sommelier Nick Walne from House of Townend. £39.95 per person/ Saturday, October 26 – Halloween Ball. Arrive at 7pm and enjoy an eye ball broth, experience our very own haunted Saxons arms? Dine from our food bars offering great themed dishes. Finish the evening with a monster mash from our very own Zombie DJ. Best Costume wins a Prize. £19.95 Friday, October 4 – Champagne Evening with Laurent Perrier If you attended our previous champagne evening with Pol Roger you'll not want to miss this year's evening with Laurent Perrier, with a sumptuous 6 course menu complimented by some of the finest Laurent Perrier champagne's, A sommelier from Laurent Perrier will be on hand to guide you through the history of the company and how each course goes with each champagne. Do not miss this one! £70 per person. To book, visit www.oaklandshallhotel.co.uk
