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MASONIC LADIES FESTIVAL WEEKENDS

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Your Perfect Masonic Ladies Festival Hotel

With over 30 years’ experience in arranging Masonic Ladies Festival Weekends, our knowledge and understanding of the traditions and standards that are required is second to none.

We have 81 air-conditioned bedrooms, a stunning spa, 2 AA Rosette dining and a choice of banqueting suites for 40-140 guests. So you’ll find everything you need within our hotel to host a truly memorable Masonic Ladies Festival Weekend in Bournemouth.

Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. From the day you book, until your last guest leaves.

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Your Ideal Location

If you’re thinking about hosting your Masonic Ladies Night in Bournemouth, choosing a hotel close to the town centre and with good public transport links is likely to be one of your considerations.

We’re just a five minute walk from Bournemouth town centre and a few minutes from the beach. And only 1.5 miles from Bournemouth train station.

We have 66 parking spaces available at our hotel, although it can get quite busy at peak times so parking cannot be guaranteed. However, we’re lucky to have a long stay car park just a five minute walk away.

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We have been holding our Masonic Ladies’ weekends at the Connaught for over 10 years. The food, service and entertainment are second to none and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Connaught to any future Lodges.

Alan Winter, Putney Lodge

Our Suites

Choose from three stunning banqueting suites for your Masonic Ladies Night, accommodating 40-140 guests.

Blakes

Glistening chandeliers and natural daylight, plus direct access to our stunning courtyard gardens. Perfect for a Masonic Ladies Night with 40-60 guests.

The Franklyn Suite

A private suite, located in a separate building away from the main hotel. Private entrance, bar, terrace gardens, toilets and lounge. Suitable for Masonic Ladies Weekends with 50-100 guests.

The Connaught Suite

A bright and modern suite for your Masonic Ladies Night, with direct access to our beautiful terrace gardens and bar. Suitable for 70-140 guests.

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Masonic Ladies Weekend Packages

We understand that every Masonic Ladies Festival Weekend is unique, so if you have your own ideas, please let us know and we’ll be happy to create a tailor-made package just for you.

All of our Masonic Ladies Festival Weekend packages are for two nights (Friday and Saturday). For additional nights, please enquire.

ACCOMMODATION:

Classic, superior and suites in The Connaught Lodge
Full English and continental breakfast each morning

FRIDAY:

3 course dinner
Your choice of disco or race night

SATURDAY:

4 course red carpet gala banquet with coffee (banquet only guests – £40pp)
Entertainment with a live resident duo or disco
Place cards, table plans and menus
Professional photographer

From £180pp

Children under 16 – £25 for bed & breakfast or £50 for dinner, bed & breakfast.

ACCOMMODATION:

Classic and superior rooms in the main hotel
Full English and continental breakfast each morning
1 x complimentary upgrade to a suite

FRIDAY:

3 course dinner
Your choice of disco or race night

SATURDAY:

4 course red carpet gala banquet with coffee (banquet only guests – £40pp)
Entertainment with a live resident duo (upgrade to a 3 piece band for an additional £100)
Pianist to play through the banquet
Professional toastmaster
Raffle prize donated by the hotel
1 presentation bouquet
Place cards, table plans and menus
Professional photographer

From £195pp

Children under 16 – £25 for bed & breakfast or £50 for dinner, bed & breakfast.

ACCOMMODATION:

Classic and superior rooms in the main hotel
Full English and continental breakfast each morning
Complimentary Masonic Ladies Festival Weekend for President and Lady
2 x complimentary upgrades to suites

FRIDAY:

3 course dinner
Your choice of live resident duo or disco

SATURDAY:

5 course red carpet gala banquet with coffee (banquet only guests – £45pp)
Entertainment with 3 piece band
Pre-banquet drinks reception
Pianist to play throughout banquet
Professional toastmaster
Raffle prize donated by the hotel
Chair covers and table mirrors
2 presentation bouquets
Place cards, table plans and menus
Flower arrangement for each table
Professional photographer

From £210pp

Children under 16 – £25 for bed & breakfast or £50 for dinner, bed & breakfast.

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Little Extras

Here’s a few ideas that we can help you with to make your Masonic Ladies Festival Weekend even more special.

But please just ask us if there’s anything else that you had in mind and we’ll do our best to help.

Fun casino – from £450
Midnight bacon rolls – £25 per 10 people
Canapés – from £5.50 per person
Cheese platters – from £2.50 per person
Table magician – from £225
Mirror photobooth – from £425

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I would like to offer the highest possible praise to all your exceptional staff. Friendly and efficient, they made the weekend extra special.

Barry John

Award-winning food

We know how much your Masonic Ladies Night banquet means to you and your guests, which is why our talented team of award-winning 2 AA Rosette chefs have created a menu full of flavoursome options.

We always use fresh, locally sourced produce where possible and we’ll cater for all dietary requirements.

You’ll enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner on the Friday night, and depending on the package that you’ve chosen, you’ll be treated to a 4 or 5 course red carpet gala dinner on the Saturday night.

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Your Accommodation

The Connaught Hotel and Spa Bournemouth offers 81 stylishly appointed bedrooms all available at a discounted room rate for your guests.

Our bedrooms all have air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and a flat-screen TV (with 100+ Freeview channels). Plus, all guests staying over will enjoy FREE access to our luxury swimming pool and gym.

Accessible bedrooms are available and our hotel has a lift, making us the perfect Masonic Ladies Festival hotel for those with limited mobility.

The Festival Secretary will enjoy a complimentary stay, and if you choose our Platinum package, the President and Lady will also stay FREE of charge.

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Our Facilities

Swimming Pool & Gym

The perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon

2 AA Rosette Dining

Dine inside our brasserie or alfresco on your choice of garden terraces

Spa Treatments

A lovely way to make your stay extra special

Beautiful Garden Terraces

The perfect place to spend time catching up with old friends and making new ones

The Connaught Gin Bar

Come and discover over 200 different varieties of gin!

This year will be our 15th Masonic Ladies Festival at the beautiful Connaught hotel. The staff deliver great service and nothing is ever too much trouble.

The food is amazing and the banquets have always received great feedback from our guests. This is more than a hotel to us, it’s like home from home.

Ken and Jacqui, East Sheen Lodge 4173

Book Your Tour

We understand that deciding where to hold your next Masonic Ladies Festival Weekend is a big decision.

Join us for a guided tour with a senior member of our management team and see for yourself why so many Masonic Lodges return to our hotel year after year.

Simply choose a day and time from the calendar below that is convenient for you.

HOW TO FIND US

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa
30 West Hill Road, Bournemouth,
Dorset, BH2 5PH

We’re just a five minute walk from Bournemouth town centre and a few minutes from the beach. Five miles east of Poole and 33 miles from Southampton.

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