Colwick Hall Hotel - Nottingham

4-star Georgian mansion hotel in Nottingham with Lord Byron heritage

Dining & Afternoon Tea

Byron's Brasserie serves award-winning British cuisine in the front dining room beneath a ceiling mural of Venus and cherubs. The hotel offers themed afternoon tea services that include soup, finger sandwiches, scones, and small cakes, with options for dietary needs. An espresso cup of fresh soup and a cheese straw are served alongside the tea, and the scones have received specific praise from guests.

Accommodations

Colwick Hall Hotel offers individually designed boutique rooms, including suites with four-poster beds, spacious bathrooms with freestanding baths or large showers, and period features such as Spanish mahogany furniture and high ceilings. Rooms are named after composers like Mozart and Beethoven, with the Luxury Suite providing a chaise lounge and separate bath. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a fan for warmer nights.

Weddings & Events

The Lakeside Pavilion accommodates up to 550 guests for wedding receptions, while the 1776 Grand Ballroom offers a ornate setting with marble fireplace and chandeliers. The hotel provides a dedicated wedding coordinator who assists with bespoke packages, including a choice of ceremony room with fairy lights and murals on the ceiling. Business conferences can be held in the Champagne Lounge with its own bar, and the on-site event planning team coordinates all logistics.

Location & Grounds

Set within sixty acres of landscaped gardens, Colwick Hall Hotel is adjacent to Colwick Country Park with lakeside walks and a historic church on the grounds. Nottingham city center is a five-minute drive away, and Nottingham Racecourse is directly behind the hotel. Free on-site parking is available, and the hotel is close to the train station for access to London and the Lake District.

History & Character

This Grade II* listed Georgian mansion was the ancestral home of Lord Byron, with the estate dating back 800 years to Sir Reginald DeColwyck. The interior retains original features such as a mahogany staircase, marble fireplace, and ornate ballroom remodeled by architect John Carr of York in 1776. Guests can find poems and quotes throughout the venue, adding to the sense of history.

• History: 800-year-old Georgian manor, Lord Byron's ancestral home
• Dining: Byron's Brasserie with award-winning British cuisine
• Weddings: Lakeside Pavilion for up to 550 guests
• Rooms: Individually designed boutique suites with four-poster beds
• Location: 5 minutes from Nottingham city center, adjacent to Colwick Country Park
• Wellness: Lakeside walks and manicured gardens for relaxation
• Business: Champagne Lounge with bar for conferences and events