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Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Luci on Monday, October 22, 2007, 12:30:57
Hi All,

Just need a bit of help (work related).

Does anyone know of a hotel/pub within the Swindon area that has a big old fireplace?  1940's style if poss that would look very Christmassy?  Basically as I'm working for marketing at the moment we need one we can use for photography purposes as a back drop in exchange for acknowledging the hotel on a Christmas Card.  Would need to incorporate a Christmas tree next to it and rocking chair (very Crosby white Xmas style).

Suggestions would be much appreciated.  :P


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: DV on Monday, October 22, 2007, 12:50:20
There is a sort of fire place in the dockle farmhouse.

Probably not exactly what you're looking for......but the first thing that came to me.....


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: yeo on Monday, October 22, 2007, 13:36:15
There a fire place in Pete Neals Pub in Cheney Manor,use to be called the Steam Train I cant remember the name of it now though.The locals used to chuck their clothes in it to keep it burning :D Probably not exactly what you're after :D


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, October 22, 2007, 13:38:38
Quote from: "Oevil red"
There a fire place in Pete Neals Pub in Cheney Manor,use to be called the Steam Train I cant remember the name of it now though.The locals used to chuck their clothes in it to keep it burning :D Probably not exactly what you're after :D


 There's a fireplace in the Hive....more your Victorian effort though.

  Probably even less what you're after....I've got a 40's fireplace....its ace.


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Luci on Monday, October 22, 2007, 13:42:38
Blunsdon House hotel have been fab however they dont put their decorations up till end Nov so may be too late for printing etc.


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: yeo on Monday, October 22, 2007, 13:44:15
cant you take your own decorations up there for the shoot?

obviously having asked them first


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: larwood on Monday, October 22, 2007, 13:46:26
Quote from: "Oevil red"
There a fire place in Pete Neals Pub in Cheney Manor,use to be called the Steam Train I cant remember the name of it now though.The locals used to chuck their clothes in it to keep it burning :D Probably not exactly what you're after :D


Think its now the Manor.


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Luci on Monday, October 22, 2007, 13:47:33
Yeah but it takes time and money and would be better if it was already decorated as the hotels seem to do a v professional job! We don't want to take up too much time for them ideally as they still have a business to run!


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: yeo on Monday, October 22, 2007, 13:54:11
Quote from: "larwood"
Quote from: "Oevil red"
There a fire place in Pete Neals Pub in Cheney Manor,use to be called the Steam Train I cant remember the name of it now though.The locals used to chuck their clothes in it to keep it burning :D Probably not exactly what you're after :D


Think its now the Manor.


thats it, thanks it was annoying me


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, October 22, 2007, 14:00:03
only bin there once so not sure if im not just imagining things but the bell at bassett im sure have one.


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, October 22, 2007, 14:16:22
Is this the sort of thing you're after Lady?


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Luci on Monday, October 22, 2007, 14:17:17
Big bigger and a bit more rustic looking ideally, ie more wooden surround.


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, October 22, 2007, 14:17:53
I know its not in Swindon but the Castle in Bradford on Avon has just been done out and has a gorgeous old fireplace


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, October 22, 2007, 14:23:27
Quote from: "STFCLady"
Big bigger and a bit more rustic looking ideally, ie more wooden surround.


   Oh well....I did try.


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: Luci on Monday, October 22, 2007, 14:27:32
Thanks Reg much appreciated!  :D


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: neville w on Monday, October 22, 2007, 14:35:20
Red Lion at Cricklade - fantastic selection of Beer as well. The fire is actually lit regularly as well


Title: Hotels with Fireplaces
Post by: ronnie21 on Monday, October 22, 2007, 17:38:45
Quote from: "larwood"
Quote from: "Oevil red"
There a fire place in Pete Neals Pub in Cheney Manor,use to be called the Steam Train I cant remember the name of it now though.The locals used to chuck their clothes in it to keep it burning :D Probably not exactly what you're after :D


Think its now the Manor.
Definitely the Manor, but Pete Neal left there several months ago.  Ring Craig Titchener at Arkells, he's a decent guy, give you all the info you may need to find the right location.