Chapel House Estate reveals inside-outside events space, The Glass Courtyard

The historic Chapel House Estate, a private countryside events venue in the heart of Kent’s Garden of England, has unveiled its elegant new events space, The Glass Courtyard.

Seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living, the airy, light-filled space features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, bi-fold doors and a retractable glass roof – all with a striking original oak frame at the centre.

Boasting views on to the surrounding walled garden and bordered by the estate’s flourishing wild apple orchard, The Glass Courtyard is ideal for a variety of intimate, relaxed events, from company retreats to product launches and from team building to networking receptions.

Located near the seaside town of Ramsgate in Kent, The Glass Courtyard provides a peaceful rural sanctuary for corporate gatherings, yet is easily accessible from London, with excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and beyond.

With a capacity of 100 standing and 60 seated, The Glass Courtyard complements Chapel House Estate’s five versatile meetings and events spaces, which include The Thorne Barn (capacity 150 seated, 200 standing), the Old Malt Granary (capacity 150 theatre-style), the award-winning number nine restaurant (capacity 34), the Green Room for smaller meetings and breakout sessions (capacity 22), and the Lounge Bar (capacity 50) which opens on to The Glass Courtyard.

Darren Ellis, Owner of Chapel House Estate, comments: “Since our inception just two years ago, the Chapel House Estate has experienced remarkable growth, with clients appreciating our tranquil, rural setting, outstanding amenities, and top-tier food and accommodation.

“The stunning new Glass Courtyard will further enhance our meetings and events offer. Thoughtfully designed to complement the fabric of the surrounding buildings, this all-weather space beautifully combines contemporary elegance with rustic charm, providing a tranquil, nature-filled retreat and the ideal setting to unwind, collaborate and learn.”

Terry Norton, Company Director of Norton Timber, said: “When Darren approached us with this project, we thought it was a remarkable, ambitious and brave idea. To have an oak frame with retractable glass panels to enable a fully opened roof was not an idea we had ever encountered before. The project would require careful and detailed design to produce a frame that is truly unique. The finished building is a triumph for all involved.”

Within the 35-acre private estate are a range of luxurious accommodation options, including nine beautifully appointed Hideaway Lodges with en-suite double rooms and breath-taking paddock views. The lovingly restored 12th-century Chapel House offers three en-suite bedrooms, a bunk-bed room, an executive suite and private garden. Chapel Cottage is a charming three-bed retreat on the edge of the Estate, and the two-bed Thorne Cottage is situated next door.

Ideally located next to The Glass Courtyard is the estate’s standalone number nine restaurant. Offering a delicious menu created from seasonal Kentish ingredients in a relaxed yet sophisticated environment, the award-winning number nine is available for corporate lunches, business dinners and private events.

State-of-the-art AV facilities and air conditioning are as standard. There are three private bars, several breakout spaces, an 80-capacity car park, and half and full-day delegate packages are available.

Chapel House Estate is committed to sustainability, with energy-efficient systems and waste reduction initiatives, locally sourced, organic ingredients, homegrown produce and a dedicated environmentalist to oversee habitat management across the site. The estate holds Gold Level status with EcoSmart and is working towards B Corp certification. Chapel House Estate aims to reach net zero carbon emissions within ten years.

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