Mulberry House in Ongar, England

Mulberry House occupies 22 acres of gardens and parkland around a Georgian building. The grounds include a lake, a bridge, formal terraces, a stream, and resident alpacas and black swans. The hotel's location offers access to the M11 and M25 motorways.

The hotel has 24 guest rooms, all with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. Recently refurbished courtyard rooms open onto a spacious lawned courtyard. Family rooms, rooms with facilities for disabled guests, and a bridal suite are among the accommodation options.

Breakfast includes a continental or Full English option for all guests. Afternoon tea is served in the Garden Room with views across the grounds. The hotel has no evening restaurant or bar; staff suggest restaurants and pubs a short walk away.

The Copper Room is used for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, the Garden Room for drinks and canapés, and the marquee for evening receptions. Catering options range from plated dinners to a food shack serving pizzas, chicken strips and chips. The venue has been named Essex Wedding Venue of the Year for three consecutive years.

The hotel has six meeting rooms with conference facilities, plus fax and photocopying services. Meeting and banquet facilities can be combined with a stay in the hotel's guest rooms. Free parking and accessible parking spaces are available on site.

Location: Access to M11 and M25 motorways

Grounds: 22 acres with lake, alpacas and black swans

Rooms: 24 guest rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms

Dining: Continental and Full English breakfast for all guests

Weddings: Essex Wedding Venue of the Year for three years

Business: Six meeting rooms with conference facilities

Pets: Dogs welcome at extra charge with walking areas