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<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect party pad, we may just have found it. Tucked away in a totally idyllic spot in the Forest of Dean, <a href="https://www.millendmitcheldean.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mill End Mitcheldean</a> is a medieval country house that&#8217;s been transformed into a quirky hideaway for large gatherings.</p>



<p>Among its fabulous offerings? Funky rooms to stay over in, a courtyard garden for alfresco dining and spa facilities, making Mill End a top spot if you&#8217;re looking for somewhere to stay or play.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Owner <a href="https://www.millendmitcheldean.co.uk/liz-lewitt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liz Lewitt</a>, an ex fashion designer and nightclub promoter by trade, also happens to be the creator and past owner of <a href="https://www.bordellobanquets.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bordello Banquets</a> &#8211; a rather fabulous <a href="https://www.lizlewitt.co.uk/interiors-bordello" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">party barge</a> in Bristol. Meaning you have a pro pair of hands to help you design your dream do, from themed tablescapes to show-stopping props.</p>



<p>Want to see six stand-out reasons to book Mill End for your next getaway or gathering? Read on.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-hire-it-for-a-fabulous-feast">1.  Hire it for a fabulous feast</h2>



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<p>Mill End&#8217;s <a href="https://www.bordellobanquets.co.uk/prices" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bordello Banquets</a> is a bespoke dining experience you have to try. From a personal cocktail bar complete with a mixologist, to delicious dinners. Book in for an afternoon tea on a themed table with vintage china, a girly wine-tasting session, a slow-cooked supper get-together, BBQ or glam lunch. </p>



<p>Feasts are whipped up by Mill End&#8217;s in-house chefs. Basically if you can dream it up &#8211; they&#8217;ll dish it up.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-it-s-hen-do-heaven">2. It&#8217;s hen do heaven</h2>



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<p>This place is girly <a href="https://www.millendmitcheldean.co.uk/hen-parties" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">get-together heaven</a> and perfect if you have a hen do on the horizon. Celebrate with your mates on a bespoke weekend of pampering, feasting, cocktails and themed entertainment  Dream up a party to remember, the hen do itinerary choice is huge. Throw some shapes at Cancan or Charleston dance classes, shake cocktails, make chocolates, do a burlesque photoshoot or even hire a cheeky butler in the buff, why not!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-sensational-sleepovers">3. Sensational sleepovers</h2>



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<p>Have fun &amp; flop is the vibe at Mill End. There are <a href="https://www.millendmitcheldean.co.uk/bedrooms-by-parts-of-house." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">themed bedrooms</a> and areas can be sectioned off to make it intimate, or opened up for one giant shebang. There&#8217;s a huge and beautifully appointed kitchen, plus a second baking-focused kitchen with a cocktail bar and a three-door drinks chiller &#8211; so you won&#8217;t run short of tipples. </p>



<p>Feel like spreading out? You&#8217;re in luck. You can hire the cottage next door for a bit of extra space, with its own hot tub, cold water immersion barrel and an outdoor, wood fired sauna cabin too. If you hire the extra bedrooms and the cottage next door Mill End sleeps up to 40.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-book-a-wellness-retreat">4. Book a wellness retreat</h2>



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<p>Reconnect with nature and regain a slice of inner peace at one of Mill End&#8217;s <a href="https://www.millendmitcheldean.co.uk/retreats" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wellness retreats</a>. Among the wellbeing activities you can book? Yoga, forest bathing, in-house spa, beauty treatments, pamper sessions and a whole variety of creative workshops. Or, book in for a session with wellbeing expert Karen Maidment who offers Paddleboarding Adventure and Soul Connection Yoga.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-bring-the-whole-tribe">5. Bring the whole tribe</h2>



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<p>Mill End is a major box-ticker for a <a href="https://www.millendmitcheldean.co.uk/family-and-friends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">big family do</a>. There&#8217;s a secure walled garden for keeping kids and dogs in view, with play spaces, outdoor seating and bike storage, BBQ and pizza oven. It&#8217;s giving all the cosy vibes too, with quiet break out spaces to chat and chill, a solid fuel fire, squashy sofas, a second hot tub, cold water immersion barrel and saunas.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-6-top-team-building">6. Top team building </h2>



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<p>Looking for somewhere with a winning mix of spaces for an inspiring <a href="https://www.millendmitcheldean.co.uk/creative-corporates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">team-building</a> weekend? Mill End is a top choice for those work dos. Out-PB (personal best) your boss in one of the fun team-building activities both on and off site and work in cosy break-out spaces. Finish the collab with a spot of feasting and cocktail sipping with a Bordello Banquet, whipped up by the in-house chefs. </p>



<p>To find out more or book, head to <a href="https://www.millendmitcheldean.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mill End Mitcheldean</a> for the full lowdown.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-special-offer-for-muddy-readers">Special offer for Muddy readers! </h2>



<p>Use the code MUDDY20 for 20% off any catering bundles booked from Bordello Banquets for a value of £1,000 + service charge or more (applicable once house hire is confirmed). <a href="liz@millendmitcheldean.co.uk">Contact Liz Lewitt</a> at Mill End Mitcheldean to claim.</p>



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