Booking Extras
We offer a selection of extras that you can add to your booking prior to arrival. Browse our extras below:
More Extras
Our trusted suppliers can provide a range of extras for your stay. Browse the list below and contact the supplier direct to make arrangements.
Catering
Joe Draper
Joe Draper brings a very special bespoke dining experience to your large group holiday house. He’s worked for the likes of Marco Pierre White and River Cottage, so you know it’s going to be good. The produce he uses is ethical, local, seasonal, wild, organic and sustainable; Joe likes to work closely with the seasons, using wild and foraged food where he can. His style of catering is clean, fresh and rustic; the tastes and flavours are absolutely divine.
T: 07811 120350 E: joedraper@kitchenconsultantchef.co.uk
Le Frog
Le Frog is a family run business with years of experience in the catering trade, so you know you can trust them to come up with something that'll send your tastebuds into a frenzy of delight. Food is classic and traditional with a French twist, as you'd expect with a name like Le Frog. They do dinner parties, or hot drop off food, either way it’s perfect for happy celebrations in your Sleeps12 holiday house
Email: info@lefrog.co.uk Tel: 03333 012349
Gayla Stewart
Gayla Stewart’s ethos is that great food is for sharing – the memories, the stories, the good times and the laughs; it’s for coming together as a family, for celebrating the special events in life. She’s also a great believer in making the best of fresh and seasonal local produce, evidenced by the culinary delights she creates for dinner parties, buffets and drop off dishes. Amazing food, fantastic service – no wonder she gets such great reviews.
T: 07801 375604 or 01823 433514 E: gayla.selectcatering@gmail.com
Flora's Food And Kitchen (Flora Bartlett)
Book Flora to come and cook for you at your luxury holiday house; she does relaxed lunches, celebration dinners and buffets, and offers a fully catered service for your whole stay. If you just want something delivered to heat up for supper, Flora can do that too. She’s a Prue Leith trained chef so you know it’s going to be good; ingredients are sourced as locally as possible, with organic beef coming from animals raised and grazed on her parent’s farm.
T: 07771 722879 E: florabartlett@gmail.com
Katy Berry Catering
Professional catering for all occasions; Katy Berry offers a regularly changing menu that caters for all tastes and can be adjusted to suit any dietary requirements. Choose from canapes or a three course meal - a fantastic idea if you're celebrating something special like a big birthday or anniversary, entertaining corporate clients, or if you just fancy jolly good tucker without the stress of preparing and cooking it yourself.
T: 07835 772194 E: katyberry@hotmail.co.uk
Savva Bars and Catering
Savva Bars and Catering have all your food and drink needs covered when it comes to eating in at your large group holiday house. You’ll have hand-picked wines to compliment your food, whether it’s sharing boards, grazing tables, BBQs or a dinner party of contemporary classic dishes with a very modern twist. Upgrades include gins, Espresso martinis, cocktails and Mixology Classes. They also do dinner party delivery to your door for smaller groups of up to 8.
T: 07595 255027 E: info@savvabarscompany.co.uk
The Levels Catering Company
The Levels Catering Company will come to your holiday house to cook up seriously scrumptious food no matter what the occasion. They offer tailored menus for everything from fine dining, buffets and canapes to BBQs hog roasts, buffets and stone baked pizzas. All diets are catered for and they work closely with local butchers, fishmongers, farmers and producers, which means you're guaranteed the best seasonal ingredients they can get their hands on. Minimum group size is 20.
T: 07848 944477 E: jack@levelscatering.co.uk
Two Simmering Pans
Two Simmering Pans strive to provide each and every one of their clients with good food that’s made from scratch using the finest local ingredients and a whole lot of passion – and that’s exactly what they do. They’ll come and cater for you at your Sleeps12 holiday house for celebration feasts, 3 course dinners, buffets, canapes, BBQs and rustic sharing boards; menus are inspired by world travels and can be tailored to just how you want them, all diets are covered.
T: 01495 200850 E: info@twosimmeringpans.co.uk
The Kitchen Garden Somerset
The Kitchen Garden Somerset offer bespoke private catering for your holiday, providing dining experiences for 4-20 people. Menus are tailored to your tastes and dietary requirements for dinner parties, celebration feasts and even dessert tables for occasions. Their private chef service covers breakfasts, brunches, lunches, cocktails and canapes and supper, as well as drop-off meals for you to heat up. They use the freshest ingredients grown, raised, produced or foraged locally.
T: Miranda - 07899 665635 E: thekitchengardensomerset@gmail.com
Soul Food - Marc Jerem
Marc at Soul Food has worked for several well-known restaurants, including the Castle Hotel in Taunton, Marc Hix, River Cottage and The New Angel at Dartmouth. He caters for all diets and will create a bespoke menu for a celebration dinner, cream tea, buffet, barbecue, canapes - whatever you want. He’ll also deliver wholesome home cooked food ready for you to pop in the oven. Everything is homemade and all ingredients are fresh, sourced locally and often wild or foraged.
T: 07710 010595 E: marc@soulfoodhub.co.uk
Fed and Pickled
Fed and Pickled is run by Kelly, whose catering background includes a long stint in an AA Rosette award winning hotel. She offers a bespoke private chef experience, bringing restaurant quality food and service to your holiday home. Packages include a private chef and server, small plates and rustic sharing boards, afternoon teas, delivered food packages, and expert food and wine pairing. The table will be set for the occasion, the food will be amazing, made using the freshest seasonal ingredients.
T: 07525 631670 E: info@fedandpickled.co.uk
The Ella-Phant Kitchen
The Ella-Phant Kitchen brings a boutique catering service to your holiday house. The business is run by Gabriella who trained at one of the UK's top cookery schools – the Ashburton in Devon. Apart from the most amazing occasion cakes, she can cater for your entire stay, for a special dinner or celebration feast, for lunch, or canapes and cocktails. Menus keep step with the seasons, all diets are catered for.
T: 07715 595075 E: ella-phantkitchen@outlook.com
The Wild Pear
The Wild Pear is run by two Somerset ladies who love to create amazing food using the freshest and most wholesome ingredients they can get their hands on; between them they’ve notched up a lot of catering experience and have worked in some impressive places. They can do just about everything, all tailored to how you want it – grazing platters to share, scrumptious puds and cakes, homemade bread and the tastiest tasting menus.
T: 07866 563121 E: info@thewildpear.co.uk
Country Plate Catering
Country Plate Catering brings bespoke catering to your Sleeps12 holiday house at affordable prices. Head chef Kris has years of experience and has catered for hundreds of weddings, so you know you’re in very good hands. Whatever you want, they can do it, from 3 course dinners, grazing tables and canapes, to afternoon teas, bbqs and picnics. Food is seasonal with a big focus on local, they have chefs and waiting staff and will tidy everything away when they’re done.
T: 07388 516796 E: info@countryplatecatering.co.uk
Pizza Panther
Amazing pizzas cooked for you at your Sleeps12 holiday home. Pizza Panther is run by Ollie, who honed his craft at one of the best pizzerias in Naples; his van is kitted out with a specialist pizza oven and he uses traditional ingredients, so you get a truly authentic taste. All the favourite toppings, though Ollie isn’t afraid to add his own original twist to the classics. Seriously good pizza, fill your belly!
T: 07809 757698 E: info@pizzapanther.co.uk
COOK - Nationwide
Award winning frozen meals and puddings delivered to your holiday home, made in line with the COOK ethos of using fresh, seasonal produce from some of the best British farmers and suppliers and the same ingredients and techniques as you would at home - so everything looks and tastes homemade. Order online for the whole of your stay, for your arrival, or for a special celebration dinner; menus include party food, canapes, 3 course dinners, Indian and Thai food, pies, lasagnes, and vegan and vegetarian meals.
Jackie's Cakes
Jackie makes amazing cakes for special occasions. Perfect for when you're staying at your Sleeps12 holiday home to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or a hen weekend. Order a bespoke cake, treat yourselves to afternoon tea - sandwiches, cakes, scones and sausage rolls, or choose one of Jackie's scrumptious puddings to round off your Sunday roast. Just give her plenty of notice and bear in mind that there may be a small delivery charge.
T: 01823 672817 or 07866 125061 E: jackiescakes@icloud.com
Pampering
Glo Pamper
Introducing Glo - a luxurious, relaxing and truly indulgent visiting spa service. That’s right, you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your holiday property. Their highly experienced hand-picked therapists will ensure you receive a luxury spa experience from the moment they arrive at your door. With a comprehensive range of treatments and pamper packages to treat you from head-to-toe using high end professional brands, you can tailor the treatments to suit your needs and your schedule. They do Spa To You and Pamper packages including private catering - perfect for hen weekends or just because.
T: 020 7096 0385 E: info@glo-pamper.co.uk
Activities
Ling Shooting - Clay Pigeon Shooting
Ling Shooting offers a great activity for individuals and groups, with shooting tuition and entertainment provided in a beautiful setting in Somerset. What they specialise in is clay pigeon shooting and game shooting tuition so if you fancy honing your skills in this department give them a call. It's a lot of fun for groups, this kind of thing so they get a lot of bookings from hen parties, for team bulding days and corporate entertainment.
T: 07789 480298. E: info@lingshooting.co.uk
Shalden Clay Pigeon Shooting
Tucked away in a picturesque valley on the edge of Exmoor, Shalden Shooting School offers coaching for individuals or groups of up to 30 people. All ages and abilities are welcome and actually, it doesn't matter if you have no experience at all. They supply all the equipment and because they have plenty of instructors there won't be much (if any) standing around twiddling your thumbs; you don't even need to worry if you get lost in the lanes on the way there because if you give them a call they'll send someone out to meet you, and what's more, they can even arrange lunch in a local pub.
T: 01398 331021 E: info@shootingschooldevon.co.uk
Hens with Pens
Giggles guaranteed if you book Hens With Pens to provide you with entertainment for your Sleeps12 hen weekend! The tutors are experienced and qualified artists who come to you with a male model (phew!), drawing materials and playful retro swing music, plus if you fancing popping on a beret and a fake moustache to really get into the spirit ot things, they can bring them along too. Choose from a one and a half hour class, an hour's life drawing, or thirty minutes of group drawing games and exercises, and don't fret if you think you can't draw - the idea is to have a bit of fun.
T: 0203 291 3651 E: bookings@henswithpens.com
Life Drawing and Nude Modelling
How about a life drawing and nude modelling session to bring a bit of added fun to your Sleeps12 hen weekend? It doesn't matter if you can't draw because you get expert drawing tuition and guidance along with a barrel of cheeky banter and enjoyable drawing games. If you're brave enough you can even join in and do a bit of modellin yourselves!
Sessions typically last about an hour and a half, with a maximum of two hours, all drawing materials and even artists' berets are included, and you get photos to keep as well as your sketch pads.
Costs are £24.00 per head, all inclusive and based on a minimum number of 12. Areas covered are South Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon and South Somerset.
T: 07973 834876 E: nbx1969@gmail.com
BBland Instructing - Outdoor Pursuits
Brian at BBland offers instruction in archery, rifle shooting, clay shooting and laser clay shooting as well as fun-filled team building activities. He has years of experience and is fully qualified, working mainly within the Somerset area. He'll happily come to your holiday house for outdoor pursuits bringing great fun for families, friends and colleagues.
T: 07875 688167 E: brianbland31@gmail.com
Dance Workshops for Fun!
Get those hips a-swinging and improve your nifty footwork with Dance Workshops For Fun! Choose from several dance forms including Flamenco and Bollywood, and off you go, led by Karina who tailors each class to the group's requirements. Add in a performance from live flamenco musicians or Bollywood dancers and you'll have an event you'll never forget for your large group holiday, hen weekend or self-catering corporate break.
T: 07813 990937 E: danceflamenco@live.com
Sharandys Birds of Prey, nr Chard, Somerset
Ever fancied handling a bird of prey? Well you can if you book up with Sharandy's Birds of Prey and the chances are you'll be able to handle more than one as they have getting on for 30 of them, including hawks, falcons, an eagle, a kestrel, and 12 species of owl. Something different for hen parties, corporate groups or just for a family activity; you can have talks, flying displays and one-to-one experience days, which is a great idea for a birthday present. The setting is wonderful, with a backdrop of glorious Somerset countryside.
T: 01460 65445
The Crafty Hen
Award winning crafty hen parties, a brilliant activity for your hen weekend in the comfort of your holiday house. You can make all sorts of things - bunting, fascinators, flapper headbands, cocktail rings, flower crowns, floral wreaths, garters, jewellery, pompom crowns, paper wedding flowers, even customised knickers! Choose a package or have bespoke workshops.
T: 0330 122 9436 E: info@thecraftyhen.co.uk
Entertainment
Personal Cocktail Bartender
Not many of us are lucky enough to have our very own private cocktail bartender, but here's your chance. Via The Bartender you can hire a Personal Cocktail Bartender to come and serve you your Mojitos, Daiquiris, Martinis and the like. If you're staying at one of our luxury large group holiday houses to celebrate a big birthday, an anniversary or a hen weekend, this is an excellent idea, something that brings a touch of glamour to your evening.
Like that idea? Well, you have a bit of choice; you can have either of the following:
- Hire a Cocktail Bartender - A skilled drinks maker will come to your Sleeps12 holiday home and make cocktails for you all.
- Cocktail Clinic - An in-depth cocktail class for you to learn all about cocktails and more importantly, how to make them.
- All Inclusive Package - With this one you get a professional cocktail bartender for 2.5 hours, plus all the things you need for 4 cocktails each, including alcohol, ingredients, glassware, ice and menus.
All attendees must be over 18, and do note that travel charges will apply, depending upon your location.
T: 01179 415825 E: info@thebartender.co.uk
Butlers with Bums
Butlers with Bums are proud to be the most publicised butler service company in the UK. We regularly feature and continue to work alongside the world’s top magazines, newspapers and TV shows.
We provide a reliable, fun, friendly butler service wherever you require across the UK for our thousands of happy hens. Our amazing 5* reviews speak for themselves.
We offer not just stunning cheeky Butlers and Models but we also provide a mobile cocktail making class and a nude life drawing class with our own special twist.
Cocktail making classes from just £35pp, Nude life drawing classes from just £20pp, 1 Butler for 2 hours from just £115
T: 01273 590820 E: info@butlerswithbums.com
Portrait Photographer
Fun Family Photography
Why not celebrate your family gathering with a photo-shoot with award-winning portrait photographer Emily Fairweather? Emily knows the Sleeps 12 properties well, choosing stunning natural backdrops for your family portraits & providing beautiful natural photographs to remind you of your happy holiday.
Emily will produce contemporary black and white images and vibrant colourful photos using natural light and gorgeous rural backgrounds at your Sleeps 12 property, garden and surrounding countryside. A typical shoot will last around an hour and will take place in two or three different parts of the garden/house – wherever the best light is. She’ll do large family group portraits and then a variety of smaller family shots in any combination you like!
Prices start at £250.
T: 01984 667281 or 07958 763029 E: emilyfairweather@btinternet.com
Pot Doodles
Mobile pottery painting experience in the comfort of your holiday home - something different for birthdays, anniversaries, hen parties, or just because it's one of those things you'd like to try. Paint your own plates, bowls or mugs, an ornament or figurine, a trinket box or piggy bank; not only is it fun, but at the end of the workshop you have a very unique keepsake. You'll need at least 12 of you for this.
T: 07710 183891 E: info@potdoodles.co.uk
Cocktails & Games Cocktail Making
Bring the party to your large group holiday house with a fun filled activity that gets everyone joining in – perfect for gatherings of friends and family, for celebrations and hen weekends. Guests get their own Cocktail Station, all equipment is supplied – alcohol, ingredients, fruit and ice, and glassware, plus you’ll have your own bar tender to teach you all about the history of cocktails and show you how to mix your own mouthwatering drinks. Prices start from £35 per person.
T: 07565 042048 E: cocktailsandgames@outlook.com
Fun Casino2 Go
Host your very own casino night with roulette, blackjack and poker; don’t worry if you’ve never done this before, professional croupiers will be on had to show you how to play. Make an evening of it, get your glad rags on and the cocktails mixed! Hire includes table set up, lamps, all the chips and cards, and even fun money, so you get all the thrills without the risk!
T: 07500 035700 or 01747 824482 E: funcasino2go@btinternet.com
The Conjurer’s Collection
Immerse yourself into a world of secrets and intrigue with a fantastic mystery game experience brought to your Sleeps12 holiday house by a professional conjurer. You’ll be transported back to the Golden Age of Magic and Illusion to solve puzzles, unravel clues and unlock secrets. Make an evening of it with a theatrical sleight of hand and visual magic performance, have food and drinks; a thrilling evening and excellent entertainment for up to 20 people. Ideal age 14+.
T: 07886 033815 E: info@chriswilder.co.uk
General
Banquet & Bloom
Minky can come and make your Sleeps12 holiday house in Devon or Somerset look SO pretty for you. She’ll dress the table in her own rustic style using vintage look fabrics and the most gorgeous flowers hand cut from her own garden on the farm where she lives. She uses the loveliest vases and accessories and the result is just charming. Great for celebrations or just because.
T: 07775 714696 E: minkyluard@gmail.com