Charney Manor

About

CHARNEY MANOR

Set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, Charney Manor offers an attractive rural setting, spacious grounds and a sense of history, parts of the Manor date back to the 13th Century.

With its unique atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, tempting home-cooked meals and a warm welcome, Charney Manor offers a supportive setting for relaxation, reflection and renewal

Meetings

For meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences and significant events, we have two large beautiful and historic rooms. The Solar, accommodating 30 people and the Barn, accommodating 45 people. There are a further three smaller meeting rooms which can accommodate 8 – 15 people and can be booked separately or used as break-out space. We are able to provide varied seating arrangements, tables, flipcharts and audio-visual equipment.  There is also Wi-Fi access available throughout the site.

MAIN MEETING ROOMS

The Solar

The Solar, one of the oldest parts of Charney Manor (13th Century )is located on the first floor of the Manor House.  Its remarkable roof, constructed from wooden beams, contributes to its unique atmosphere and sense of history.  The quiet calm of the Solar invites visitors to slow down and reflect.  The Solar has a piano, wooden floors and a picturesque view of the historic St Peters Church and the Manor's beautiful gardens.  The Solar can accommodate groups of up to 30 people.  The comfortable chairs can be arranged to suit the needs of any group, as can any tables, flip charts and audio-visual equipment.  The Chapel, part of the original Manor House is adjacent to the Solar. This beautiful and historic room can seat up to 8 guests.

The Barn

The converted Barn, it's beams preserving the character of the original building.  This light and versatile space is located on the first floor in an adjacent building to the Manor House.  The Barn conference room is accessible by lift and can accommodate groups of up to 45 people.  Chairs and tables, flipcharts and audio-visual equipment can be arranged to suit the needs of your group.

SMALLER MEETING ROOMS

The Lower Barn

The Lower Barn is a cosy room located on the ground floor of The Barn.  It can accommodate up to 13 people seated and around 20 people standing.  The lower barn is equipped with comfortable sofas, large television, a guest fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. 

The Sitting Room

The Sitting Room is on the ground floor of the Manor and over looks the garden.  It provides a comfortable space for small group discussions or relaxing with refreshments between sessions.  The Sitting Room can seat up to 12 people.

The Library

A traditional Library complete with writing desk and grandfather clock can be found on the ground floor of the Manor opposite the sitting room. It provides space for a small group meeting or quiet peace for individual reflection.  The Library stocks a number of books, focussing mainly on Quakerism and contemporary spirituality.  The Library can seat up to 10 people.  A computer and printer is available in this room for use by guests.

CATERING

Charney Manor is renowned for its high quality, traditional home cooked meals. 

Charney is passionate about striving to consistently produce fabulous food from the best ingredients available, which are sourced locally, if possible.  However, quality is not sacrificed for locality.  We offer a continental breakfast as standard.  Lunch and evening meals consist of two courses with a choice of desserts. All meals are served in our 13th Century, character filled dining room with lovely stone carved windows which look out onto the beautiful gardens.

DAY CONFERENCES

Charney Manor caters for a variety of day conference guests, with a choice of Conference rooms described in this brochure.  Each room offers flexible seating, presentation aids and wireless internet connection.

All conference room arrangements are tailored individually to meet the needs of the group.  Times of meals and refreshments are arranged to fit the conference timetable and meals can take account of participant's dietary requirements.

The Day conference Package comprises:

Conference Room

Use of one of the conference rooms and appropriate equipment

Bottled water and sweets are provided.

On Arrival Tea, coffee and biscuits

Lunch (a two course freshly prepared lunch including a choice of desserts

Afternoon Tea, coffee and homemade cake.