Guest types: Available for Both Hen and Stag Parties
Minimum stay: 2 Night Minimum Stay
Booking info: The Shire House is located 4 miles from central York and sleeps up to 18 people over 7 spacious bedrooms. Low deposits required to book and final balance will be due 12 weeks prior to travel, a fully refundable security deposit will be required before travel, Check in: 4pm Check out: 10am
Maximum number of guests: 18
INTRO
Planning a York hen do for a large group of ladies, and confused about where to start with the accommodation? Let me have a few guesses as to what you are looking for. Somewhere centrally located? Somewhere that feels like a home away from home? Somewhere that gives you lots of communal space for you and the girls to hang out when you aren’t doing anything specific? Maybe even somewhere with enough space that you could hire a stripper, or a butler in the buff, or someone similar to come and entertain you all?
Time for you to consider a York hen do at Shire House, a stunning property with enough space for anywhere up to twenty of you and all the conveniences and mod cons you could possibly need.
LOCATION
I know what you are thinking. You’re looking at the pics and the opening paragraph and thinking “this luxury York hen house looks too good to be true. There’s got to be some catch, there’s no way it’s got a great location. Well I have news for you, it is brilliantly located. In fact it is just a three minute drive (or a fifteen minute walk) into the centre of York, making it perfect for any hen party who intend to be spending nights out in the eclectic and exciting city – and who wouldn’t?
KITCHEN AND DINING
Kitchens are always an essential part of any luxury York hen house. After all, it’s not just somewhere to prepare food, it’s an essential communal space. It’s where the fridge is, it’s where the snacks are, and it’s where the corkscrews and bottle openers are kept. So it doesn’t matter what time of the day or night it is, someone is going to be in the kitchen, so it is important that the kitchen is a lovely and welcoming place. The good thing is that the kitchen at Shire House is stunning and extremely well equipped. It’s got everything you could possibly need for any kind of meal you want to make.
Once you’ve made a meal, of course, you then need somewhere to sit down and eat. Dining space is a vital part of any hen house, as you all want to be able to sit and eat together. That can often be a challenge with a large group of twenty-odd ladies, but once again Shire House strikes gold, with it’s gorgeous and spacious long dining table that can seat all of you in one sitting.
BEDROOMS
Any house that sleeps twenty people has to have a decent number of bedrooms, and any maid of honor planning a hen do will be keen to know just what combination of beds these rooms have in them, so for those of you looking at the practical, planning aspect of the weekend – here’s the breakdown.
BEDROOM 1 – Ground floor bedroom with Bunk beds and a single bed (Sleeps 3)
BEDROOM 2 - Ground floor bedroom with Bunk beds and a single bed (Sleeps 3)
BEDROOM 3 – First floor bedroom with one King Size bed and a single bed (Sleeps 3)
BEDROOM 4 – First floor bedroom with one King Size bed (Sleeps 2)
BEDROOM 5 – King sized bed, a double bed and a single bed (Sleeps 5)
There are also a pair of double sofa beds in the snug, which sleeps 4, which brings the total number of bed spaces up to twenty.
BATHROOMS
There’s always a worry when looking at a luxury hen house for a large group, that there won’t be enough bathrooms available for everyone to get ready and organised for your night out. Well have a guess how many bathrooms there are in this five bedroom house? If you guessed four? You are wrong. If you guessed five, you are also wrong. There are seven bathrooms here, which makes it perfect for any group of ladies who are trying to get themselves ready to go on a night out, as there won’t be any fighting over sinks, mirrors or anything else.
ADDITIONAL ROOMS
Communal areas are always important as a part of a luxury hen do. After all, you need to be able to all hang out somewhere that is relaxing, entertaining and fun as a part of your weekend away, and Shire House has it all. There is a stunning lounge area with comfortable sofas, a large TV, and a coffee table (which is probably going to get used more for Wine and Gin than coffee, lets be honest). It has a great vibe and is the central hub of the house, and even includes its own little bar area complete with wine fridge! But that’s not all – there’s also a games room. Yes, if you are looking for a little in-house entertainment, or if a few of you tend to get a little bit competitive, then the games room is definitely the place for you. This has a second standalone bar to give it that recreational feel, and also has a second TV – but the real star of the show is the pool table. Whether you are pool professionals or whether you just fancy having a knockabout with the balls, this table is all yours. If you have some competitive people amongst you, why not arrange a little tournament with a special prize for the winner?
This luxury York hen house is absolutely amazing. If you are considering a York hen do, then this should definitely be at the top of your list for consideration. Well located, gorgeous interior and with a vibe all its own, Shire House is somewhere that you and the girls will remember for the rest of your lives, and isn’t that what we all want from a hen do?
As you can imagine though, it does get booked up quickly! So, if you already know when you’d like to go on your hen do and roughly how many people are coming, don’t waste time. Just get in touch with us today and let us build you a perfect hen weekend with Shire House as the centrepiece.
