We help many groups of friends and families to host their special events at Dove Farm, which can be anything from that significant birthday, to wedding anniversaries, reunions and hen parties too!
We appreciate how difficult it is, to get everyone in your party together, in one place at one time, and we know how stressful it can be, simply to get everyone here!
So that’s why we believe every short break stay with us, is a special occasion. We can help you celebrate in style, if that’s what you’re after, or take the heat out of the kitchen, so you can chill and simply be....
Let’s start with dinner.
If you want to cook for yourselves, (or nominate a chef!) – you will find all the equipment and kitchen space you need to create your culinary masterpiece. ( if you need that missing ingredient or gadget, then just run across to the farmhouse and ask us – we will help you if we can!)
If you like the idea of a dinner party, freshly prepared, and served to you in Dove studio, by discreet and professional staff – then cleared away, and dishes washed afterwards (can you imagine how luxurious that will feel?)
….look no further
Order a dinner party from Top Nosh Caterers, a quality local business, based in Ashbourne. Alison and Val will be happy to discuss your individual requirements with you. They provide dinner parties here for our guests, on a regular basis, so you can be confident that they will arrive on time, and be well organised, as cooking at the cottages is like home from home now to these ladies. Prices start around £20 per person.
Top Nosh Caterers
01335 348988
www.topnoshcaterers.com
If you want to decorate the dinner table, or the room, don’t worry
if you forget to bring all the bits and pieces. We keep a supply of tablecloths,
napkins, balloons, candles, table decorations etc, which can either be borrowed
or purchased from us (depending on the products.) Just ask when you get here.
Gifts
It’s only natural that, if it is your event, you will want something tangible, to help you remember the occasion. Likewise, if you are arranging an event for someone else, you will want to give that special person a special gift, to treasure the day.
There are so many gift ideas out there, from traditional presents to experience days – and there are endless websites dedicated to selling these ideas to you. Many of them can make you feel more confused than before you started browsing!
Here are a few sites that we like, ones that offer something a little different, or perhaps a quirky idea, but in a way that is clear and simple. They might help you on your way to finding ‘just the right thing.’
www.justmackintosh.com
www.totally-funky.co.uk
and if it’s local products you’re after, try
www.peakdistrictproducts.co.uk
See activities in our Business section,
for information on tractor driving and alpaca walking. It could be the ideal
treat that you can fit into your day, before getting ready for dinner, or
after breakfast on Sunday?
tractor driving for leisure guests: £50 for up to 6 people, including souvenir for one person.
Girls Stuff
Here are a few ideas for hen parties and birthday girls. Some activities can be arranged to take place here, eg home spas and beauty treatments, or craft workshops. We are still building up our local contacts, so do have a chat to us, if you particularly want an activity on-site.
If you would like your pampering organized for you, here at Dove Farm, with
quality treatments for each member of your group from experienced mobile therapists,
then try the pamper
party company.
If you are all set for a challenging, action packed day, there are some really exciting activities in our business section.
If you prefer something altogether more relaxing and calming, then try one of these suggestions:
Alton towers spa – a wonderful way to unwind
www.altontowers.com/spa
Hoar Cross Hall – the classic spa and pampering day
www.hoarcross.co.uk
Fizzpotzz – make your own soaps and cosmetics at their workshop in Tissington
www.fizzpotzz.co.uk
Angela Smith jewellery – delicate beaded work, often in glass and crystal
- you can arrange a workshop here, led by Angela
www.angelasmith.co.uk
Julie White – personal development and creative floristry too! Julie
can deliver a bespoke floristry workshop, and deliver a bit of work-life balance
at the same time! Fresh flower posies to take home and dry, or more durable
pieces, using natural materials.
www.juliew.co.uk