Ashbourne Self Catering

Surprise your hens with a Hen Party welcome package, arranged with decorations ready for your arrival. There will be ice breaker games, balloons, and most importantly...prosecco, so you can get the party started as soon as you walk through the door!

Let us take the hassle away from you, as we get the bubbles and sparkles ready to give your hens the wow factor as they walk in.

Welcome packs are priced at £7.50 per person, and include the following:

Prosecco
Prosecco flutes or cocktail glasses
Balloons (already blown up for you)
Hen party badge for each hen
A sash or headband for the bride-to-be
3 ice breaker games and activities
Nail varnish or face masks
Photo booth props
Sweeties
Bubbles
Party poppers

Sure to be an icebreaker and get your hen party off to a top start!

* Wanting to dress up for a glitzy Vegas evening? Spin the wheel or deal your hand! *

We can bring a croupier & table to run a roulette or blackjack casino night.

A 3 hour session costs £275, and is available to hire at Hollywood House, The Barn, High View Grange, Ashbourne Hall, or Shiningford Manor.


* Or if you want to unleash your inner popstar, try karaoke and take part in a dance class *

Weekend hire of a karaoke machine with 2 microphones costs just £35, and includes hundreds of diva anthems to sing along to.

Guests staying at Hollywood House, Ashbourne Hall, or High View Grange can learn some groovy moves in a fun dance class. An instructor will come to the house to teach you a routine to Dirty Dancing, Beyonce, or the Spice Girls, to name just a few of the options.

Dance classes last 90 minutes and cost £23 per person - but the bride-to-be goes free!

30 Minutes of Bliss - £28 pp

Each hen can choose from one of the following treatments:

Back and Shoulder Massage
Using a therapeutic blend of oil, the back and shoulder Swedish massage helps relieve tension and aching muscles.

The Feel-Good Facial
A relaxing facial for every skin type that includes cleansing, exfoliation, toning and a mask. All topped off with moisturiser for a healthy glow.

The Hen Manicure
A relaxing and pampering hand and nail treat that includes cuticle tidy, a file and polish. Go on, give your hands the treat they deserve.

Speedy Pedi
A perfect treat for your tootsies that includes a foot soak, cuticle tidy, file and polish

45 Minutes of Heaven - £42 pp

Hens can choose between having a 30 minute & 15 minute treatment, or one 45 minute treatment:

The Heavenly Full Body Massage
This relaxing Swedish massage soothes away stress

The Indulgence Facial
Includes cleansing, exfoliation, toning, a mask, moisturise & massage

The Heavenly Manicure
Includes a cuticle soak & tidy, file, massage & polish

French Manicure/Pedicure
A classic manicure with a French polish

The Sole Delight
It will leave your feet refreshed and beautified

The 30 minute treatments are as per the Bliss package, and the 15 minute options are as follows:

* Get up and Glo Mini Manicure
* Toetally Heavenly Toe Painting
* Neck and Shoulder Massage
* Hand or Foot Massage
* Eyebrow Shape

We also offer outdoor activities, which you can book for either a half or full day if you are feeling adventurous.

Half day package - £26 per person, for a minimum of 12 people

* Mobile climbing wall
There are 6 climbing faces to choose from on this 9m high mobile climbing wall.

* Archery
Learn how to use a bow and arrow for some target practice.

* Bushcraft skills
Bring out your inner Bear Grylls with a workshop on lighting fires and building shelters!

The half day package lasts 3 hours and can be set up at our venues, if you are staying at Standlow, Shiningford or Hollywood House. If you'd prefer to go offsite, or are staying at Ashbourne Hall, you can still enjoy a half day of similar activities at our partner site nearby.

For an adrenaline-pumping experience, we can also arrange for a full day out with a zip wire through the Peak District.

Full day package - £55 per person, for a minimum of 8 people

* High ropes
A 12m tall course that includes The Leap of Faith, Crate Stack, and a Gladiator Challenge.

* Lunch
Tuck into a freshly made sandwich, served with a salad and sides bar, followed by sweet snacks.

* Archery tag
Team up for a game that combines elements of dodgeball with the timeless skill of archery.

* Zip wire
Round off the day with a 108m long zip wire, where you can expect to reach speeds of up to 40 mph!


The full day package takes place at a local activity centre, so transport will be necessary. We can also arrange for the 6 hour session to come to Standlow or Shiningford, with alternative activities, such as kayaking and a treasure hunt. Please get in touch for further details or with any special requirements.

FOOD AND DRINK

1) Who doesn't love pizza?!

All Fired Up will bring their van to our venues and serve wood-fired pizzas to large hen party groups. Prices start at £9 per hen - email them for more details at: allfireduporiginalpizzacompany@gmail.com

2) For the bride with a sweet tooth

For a large hen party group looking for a unique catering solution, consider a mobile crepe bar. I Love Crepes offer unlimited sweet and savoury pancakes for 2 hours, from £500. Get in touch at hello@ilovecrepes.co.uk

3) Feeling tipsy?

Cocktail masterclasses are brilliant value, since they provide an activity with some drinks included! Mint Cocktail Company offer cocktail masterclasses at our venues, from £30 per hen. Email Joe to book - hello@mintcocktailcompany.com

4) A classy icebreaker

Distilled Events will put on a private gin tasting at our hen houses. Try 6 craft gins, complete with accompanying tonics and garnishes, for £25 per hen. Get in touch by emailing david@distilledevents.co.uk

HEN PARTY ACTIVITIES

1) Kiss and make-up

Sophie Downing is a talented make-up artist, who can teach you some of her skills! You don't even have to leave the comfort of our holiday cottages, since Sophie will come out to you. Email Sophie to get the Ashbourne Self Catering special offer of £25 per hen - makeupbysophiedowning@yahoo.co.uk

2) Something a little more cheeky...

Butlers with Bums add a cheeky twist to any hen party! From £40 per hour, with more details available from info@butlerswithbums.co.uk

3) Bored of the usual hen party activities?

If you've been to a lot of hen parties and are looking for a different activity, try your hand at pottery! Either head to The Clayrooms studio in Ashbourne, or have them come to you (minimum group size of 10). Prices start at £25 per hen; contact The Clayrooms at hello@theclayrooms.co.uk

4) Feeling arty?

Life drawing is a classic hen party activity, and The Scarlet Pen can come to our holiday cottages. A 1 and a half hour session costs £25 per hen, and can be booked by emailing charlotte@thescarlethen.co.uk