General Overview:
De Vere Tortworth Court is a historic 18th-century mansion house set within 30 acres of parkland near Bristol, England. The venue combines heritage architecture with modern amenities, offering a total of 201 bedrooms and 14 event spaces suitable for business meetings and conferences during weekdays. The hotel features leisure facilities, including a full-service spa and an arboretum, and maintains an operational balance between corporate and social events.

Location:
Located just two minutes from Junction 14 of the M5 motorway, the venue provides easy access from major cities including Bristol (15 minutes), Birmingham (1 hour), and London (1 hour 40 minutes). Its rural setting contrasts with strong transport connectivity, including direct train services from London Paddington to Bristol Parkway. Complimentary on-site parking for over 200 cars and coach parking availability support ease of access for delegates.

Design:
Externally, the hotel preserves its Gothic architectural roots, while internally it presents a modern heritage style, combining contemporary décor with historical character. Design features include expansive glass atriums and rooms that offer natural views and light. Event zones can be partitioned for privacy, and the venue supports both exclusive and semi-exclusive use formats.

Meeting Spaces:
There are 14 event spaces, predominantly located on the ground floor. The Westminster Suite is the largest, with a capacity of 350 theatre-style, and includes a built-in stage, AV facilities, private breakout space, and restrooms. The suite can be divided into four syndicate rooms and has direct outdoor access. Other notable spaces include The Orangery and The Atrium, offering unique historical character and natural light. The venue supports zoning and exclusive use upon request.

Bedrooms:
The hotel offers 201 bedrooms across the Mansion House and Courtyard buildings, over three and two floors respectively. Room types include Cosy Doubles/Twins, Courtyard Superiors, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Junior Executive Suites, and Mansion House Suites. Business amenities across all rooms include en suite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, laptop safes, and ironing equipment. Suites provide Nespresso machines, bottled water, robes, and slippers. Refurbishment of Courtyard Superior rooms is scheduled for April 2025.

Restaurant and Public Spaces:
The primary dining venue is the 1853 Restaurant, serving British cuisine and accommodating up to 160 guests, with overflow seating available in the Library Bar. Private dining is available only within designated event spaces. The venue also houses The Atrium Bistro and Terrace Bar, with additional seasonal operations at The Tipi. Room service is limited to guests staying in the Mansion House.

Experience:
The venue has longstanding experience hosting corporate healthcare and life sciences meetings, from intimate dinner events for 20 to residential conferences for over 200 delegates. It maintains ongoing agreements with healthcare clients, including multi-year commitments through to 2028 for biannual events with up to 160 attendees. Compliance procedures are integrated into planning processes, ensuring consistency with healthcare sector standards.

Fitness:
The leisure facilities include a gym with cardio and free-weight equipment, an indoor pool with whirlpool, steam room, and sauna, as well as a full-service spa with four treatment rooms, a dry flotation bed, and nail bars. Outdoor amenities include a gym, walking/running trails, and wild swimming options nearby. The hotel also facilitates private wellness classes such as yoga and Pilates.

2. Location

De Vere Tortworth Court is situated in a rural area near Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, yet benefits from excellent transport links. It is located two minutes from Junction 14 of the M5 motorway, providing fast connections to Bristol (15 minutes), Birmingham (1 hour), and London (1 hour 40 minutes). The hotel is served by direct train connections from London Paddington to Bristol Parkway (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes), with eight services daily. Guests can access reduced-rate return tickets through a partnership with Great Western Railway (GWR). On-site parking includes over 200 complimentary spaces, and coach parking is also available.

3. Design

The venue is housed in a Grade II listed Gothic-style mansion house dating back to the 18th century. Internally, the hotel showcases a “modern heritage” aesthetic, balancing original architectural features with updated furnishings and functional meeting areas. Notable design elements include large glass ceilings in The Atrium and extensive use of indoor greenery. The structure supports compliance requirements through clearly defined, partitionable zones, enabling privacy and controlled delegate movement.

4. Meeting Spaces

The venue includes 14 meeting rooms, primarily located on the ground floor for easy accessibility. The largest space, the Westminster Suite, accommodates up to 350 in theatre-style seating and can be divided into four syndicate rooms. It features a built-in stage, AV capabilities, a dedicated breakout area, and private restroom access. Direct links to outdoor areas, such as the Bandstand and Tipi, further enhance event flexibility. Additional meeting rooms include historically significant spaces like The Orangery and the centrally located Atrium with 60-ft high glass ceilings. The venue supports full exclusive use or zoned usage for semi-private functions.

5. Bedrooms

The property offers 201 guest rooms across two primary buildings: 55 in the Mansion House and 146 in the Courtyard. Accommodation spans multiple categories, including Cosy Doubles/Twins, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suites, Junior Executive Suites, and full Suites. All rooms are equipped with en suite bathrooms, laptop-sized safes, ironing boards, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Suites include additional amenities such as Nespresso machines, bottled water, and bathrobes. Courtyard Superior rooms are scheduled for refurbishment in April 2025.

6. Restaurant and Public Spaces

The 1853 Restaurant is the main dining venue, offering British cuisine and seating for 160 guests, with overflow into the Library Bar. Private dining is only possible in designated meeting spaces. Other public areas include The Atrium Bistro, Terrace Bar, and the seasonal Tipi, which functions as a private event space and tapas restaurant on weekends. Room service is available for Mansion House rooms only. No formal dining awards were noted.

7. Experience

De Vere Tortworth Court has a proven track record in hosting healthcare-related and corporate meetings. The venue regularly accommodates evening meetings for small groups, as well as large-scale, multi-day conferences for over 200 delegates. One longstanding healthcare client has hosted events at the venue for over eight years and is contracted through 2028, underscoring the site’s credibility and suitability for compliant medical gatherings.

8. Fitness

The venue features a full-service leisure club, including a gym with cardio equipment and free weights, a swimming pool, whirlpool, steam room, and sauna. The spa contains four treatment rooms and additional wellness features such as a dry flotation bed and nail bars. Outdoor fitness offerings include an open-air gym and trails for jogging or walking. The hotel also arranges private wellness classes. Wild swimming options are available in the surrounding area.

9. Hotspot Section

De Vere Tortworth Court does not hold an official star rating but is positioned as a 4-star equivalent. While the venue offers leisure and wellness amenities, it does not promote itself using language associated with non-compliant properties such as “luxury,” “resort,” or “entertainment.” It is active in professional circles through partnerships with regional venues and regular attendance at industry trade shows. The ability to zone or fully privatise areas enhances its compliance suitability.