Vine Hotels has announced that The Old Rectory in Handsworth, south Yorkshire, which joined the hospitality and hotel management company in early August, will be re-opening as a premium wedding venue this autumn.
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The Old Rectory is a beautiful Grade II listed stone building in Handsworth on the edge of Sheffield and Vine Hotels now plans to refurbish and relaunch this historic venue to accommodate weddings and events of up to 200 guests for a buffet and 140 for a banquet dinner.In addition to interior upgrades in the main hall, décor refurbishment and the addition of new lighting will take place in the two further Georgian period rooms, which are ideal for more intimate celebrations. The Orgreave and The Ballifield can accommodate up to 50 guests and 15 guests for a banquet style dinner. Couples will also be able to hold both their wedding ceremony and reception at The Old Rectory, as the venue has been granted as wedding licence.
Vine Hotels CEO Garin Davies said: "Tucked away in its own quiet grounds this former rectory offers all the benefits of a quiet countryside locations, but with the convenience of close by transport links and Sheffield City Centre nearby. The Old Rectory is a delightful period property that has huge potential to grow as one of Sheffield's premium wedding and event destinations. We will bring our expertise in venue management and operations to The Old Rectory and restore it to the thriving venue we know it can be."
For more details, visit: www.theoldrectoryhandsworth.co.uk
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