Nailcote Hall

Built in 1640, Nailcote Hall was completed just before the start of the English Civil War. Its name is believed to be derived from the Norman-French word for armourer. The house was damaged during the war by Cromwell’s troops before the Slighting of Kenilworth Castle in 1649, but subsequently restored after a repair bill was honoured by the Parliamentarians. The Lant family made Nailcote Hall their home for some 300 years, and during this time the property saw many alterations, including a Georgian wing which was added in 1780. When restoration work was carried out more recently^[when?], a priest hole was discovered in what is now the Oak Room restaurant.^{[citation needed]}

Nailcote Hall first opened to the public in 1984, and a new extension, completed in 1989, added on additional bedrooms, a function room and a library. The present owner acquired Nailcote Hall in 1991 and subsequently built the leisure complex which forms part of the hotel today.^[1]

Nailcote Hall has a 9-hole Cromwell golf course. It hosts both the Open Par 3 Championship^[2] and the British Par 3 Championship.^[3]

The Leisure and Country Club has an indoor 14-metre Roman bath-style swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi and gymnasium, and an outdoor running track. The grounds also include a croquet lawn and petanque area, and residents have access to tennis facilities at the nearby Berkswell Tennis Club.^{[4][failed verification]}

The venue can hold over 250 guests in the marquee, and weddings are held at the Country House Hotel throughout the year.^[5] The venue runs a yearly "Bride of The Year" competition, where the winner receives a free Wedding Reception up to the value of £5,000.^[6]

Nailcote Hall hosts conferencing events, sporting dinners, charity events and balls in Rick's Bar and the Marquee. There is also a restaurant on site (The Oak Room) for guests and external visitors.