Pick a venue with character, no more than 90 minutes' drive from head office. Far enough to switch off, close enough to stay reachable.
Five criteria decide whether a venue works. Meeting rooms with daylight for the substantive parts. Bedrooms for the whole group on one complex. A restaurant that can handle a group dinner. Outdoor space or nature for breaks. A bar or seating area where an evening turns convivial.
Country estates and castles work well for groups of up to 60 people. Boutique hotels with meeting facilities for groups of up to 100. Larger groups call for a conference resort or full buy-out. Book 12 to 18 weeks in advance. Fridays and Saturdays fill up fast at the best venues.
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