# The Country Castle Company > The Country Castle Company is a free UK venue-finding service specialising in country houses, castles, private estates and distinctive hotels for corporate retreats, company offsites, residential meetings and other corporate events. The Country Castle Company helps businesses find suitable venues across the United Kingdom. Its primary focus is corporate venue finding, particularly retreats, leadership offsites, team away days, strategy meetings and residential corporate events. The company specialises in venues outside city centres, combining character, attractive surroundings and a sense of escape with the accommodation, meeting facilities, hospitality and flexibility needed for successful events. The service is free for clients. The Country Castle Company is paid a commission by venues when an introduced booking is confirmed. It operates as an independent venue-finding service, not a venue owner, hotel chain or general-purpose directory. Recommendations draw on first-hand venue visits, established relationships with venue teams, previous bookings and practical event experience. The website features a curated selection of venues, but the company can also recommend suitable venues not publicly listed. ## Core service and company information - [Homepage](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/): Introduction to the free venue-finding service, featured venues and event types. - [Corporate Event Venues](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/event/corporate/): Main corporate service page covering retreats, offsites, residential meetings, away days and company events. - [What Is a Corporate Venue Finding Service, and Why Is It Free?](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/resources/corporate-venue-finding-service/): Detailed explanation of the service, shortlisting process, venue expertise, commission model and benefits for event organisers. - [About The Country Castle Company](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/about/): Company background, team, venue relationships, experience and how the business operates. - [Submit an Enquiry](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/enquire/): Submit an event brief to receive tailored venue proposals. ## Venue discovery - [Browse UK Venues](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/venues/): Search and filter a curated selection of country houses, castles, private estates, hotels and event venues. The online venue collection is not exhaustive. The Country Castle Company also works with venues outside its published listings and can identify additional options based on individual requirements. Venue suitability depends on event dates, guest numbers, individual bedroom requirements, meeting room layouts, budget, catering, travel arrangements, exclusive use and the intended event experience. Availability, rates and contractual conditions should be confirmed directly through an enquiry. ## Representative venues The following examples illustrate the range of corporate venues featured by The Country Castle Company: - [Weston Park](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/venue/weston-park/): Historic Shropshire estate for exclusive-use retreats, residential meetings and corporate gatherings. - [Leeds Castle](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/venue/leeds-castle-kent/): Landmark Kent castle with accommodation, meeting facilities and extensive grounds for corporate events. - [Brocket Hall](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/venue/brocket-hall/): Hertfordshire country estate suited to leadership gatherings, corporate retreats and private events near London. - [Down Hall](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/venue/down-hall/): Essex country house hotel offering residential corporate events, meeting facilities and leisure amenities. - [Lainston House](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/venue/lainston-house/): Hampshire country house hotel with meeting spaces, accommodation and grounds for corporate retreats. - [The Manor House](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/venue/the-manor-house/): Cotswolds country house hotel in Castle Combe, with accommodation, meeting facilities, extensive grounds and golf. These are representative examples, not a complete inventory or indication of current availability. ## Corporate planning resources - [Resources and Guides](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/resources/): Corporate event planning advice, venue selection guidance and practical resources. - [Corporate Event Planning Guide](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/resources/corporate-event-planning-guide/): Guidance on objectives, budgets, accommodation, venue selection, logistics, catering, activities and event planning. - [Corporate Retreat Budget Calculator](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/tools/corporate-retreat-budget-calculator/): Interactive tool for estimating indicative corporate retreat costs and comparing budget scenarios. - [Corporate Retreat Venues Near London](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/resources/country-house-castle-corporate-retreats-near-london/): Venue recommendations and practical advice for choosing castles and country houses within reach of London. ## How venue finding works 1. The client submits an event brief with proposed dates, location, guest numbers, accommodation requirements, meeting needs and budget. 2. The Country Castle Company identifies suitable venues using its knowledge, relationships and wider venue database. 3. The team contacts relevant venues to check availability, pricing, accommodation, facilities and other requirements. 4. The client receives tailored proposals to review and compare, with further assistance available during the decision-making process. Clients can use the service without paying a separate venue-finding fee. Venues pay commission on confirmed bookings introduced through the company. ## Events and audiences The primary service covers corporate retreats, company retreats, executive offsites, board meetings, strategy days, leadership gatherings, team away days, residential meetings, company celebrations and other corporate events. Typical clients include executive assistants, personal assistants, HR and people teams, corporate event planners, leadership teams and agencies organising business events. The Country Castle Company also helps private clients find venues for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings and special celebrations. ## Venue specialism The company focuses on distinctive UK venues, particularly historic country houses, castles, stately homes, manor houses, private estates and country house hotels. Venues may offer exclusive use, overnight accommodation, meeting and breakout spaces, private dining, outdoor activities, spa and wellness facilities, team-building opportunities and leisure amenities. The emphasis is on venues with character and attractive surroundings that also meet the practical requirements of modern corporate events. ## Additional information - [LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-country-castle-company): Official LinkedIn company page for The Country Castle Company, including company information, team updates and venue insights. - [Trustpilot Reviews](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk): Independent customer reviews and service feedback. - [XML Sitemap](https://www.thecountrycastlecompany.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Sitemap of website pages and venue listings.