We know the world cup is taking place in Brazil this year and it’s a major event for football fans, but the summer of 2014 is going to be packed full of sporting events in the UK.

The first stage, or Grand Depart, of the The Tour de France, the world’s greatest cycle race, starts in Yorkshire on 5th July. On 7 July, Stage 3 will take riders from Cambridge to Essex with a finish on The Mall in London.

From 23rd July to 3rd August Glasgow will be welcoming athletes from all around the world who will be taking part in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Wimbledon, the world’s most famous tennis tournament, starts on 23rd June and for two weeks of glorious sunshine (we hope!!) and strawberries and cream, tennis fans will be watching Andy Murray to see if he can retain his title.

And there is a host of Society sporting events like rowing – the Henley Regatta, horse racing – Ascot and Polo which Princes William and Harry are known to enjoy.

Summer in the UK is also a great time for a large group holiday or family reunion and we have the houses to rent to accommodate lots of people. Some of them have their own tennis courts, so you can host your own tennis tournament and play like the best of them. And with lots of our properties situated in Gloucestershire they make the perfect base for a group outing to watch the Beaufort Polo Club’s Gloucestershire Festival of Polo, 21st and 22nd June. In 2013 the Beaufort Polo Club team included Prince Harry. World-class polo, teamed with fantastic entertainment and a tented shopping village, would make a sociable fun day for the whole group.

One of our properties even has its own polo court and offers learn to play polo packages for complete beginners/non riders. Let’s hope for a summer of sunshine with no rain – absolutely none- and lots of luck to all the UK competitors, especially Andy!

We are pleased to announce we have added another property to our portfolio of houses to rent for parties. Located on a former dairy farm in Devon and sleeping 16 guests, this converted barn has been lovingly restored with an emphasis on ecologically friendly materials such as air source heat pumps and solar panels, with a natural spring providing water to the barn. Set high on a hill, the barn enjoys breathtaking views across the Axe valley to the sea beyond. There is an outdoor hot tub and over 100 acres of fabulous countryside to be explored.

Themed activity weekends are offered such as classic car driving, game and clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, coarse and sea fishing, diving and walking. How about a murder mystery weekend or, for a truly relaxing experience, treat yourself to one (or more!) special spa treatments in the privacy of your own room. Local beauty consultants come to you and can offer massage, facials, hair and nail treatments and many more indulgent treats. We think this property is a great venue for a hen party weekend, but if you’re planning a special celebration of any kind for up to 16 people, we recommend taking a look at this property’s details

After you hire a party house from Party Manors, the next step is to fill up your weekend or short break with lots of fun and excitement. We’ve teamed up with a fantastic events organiser, Belissima Beauty who will organise all the events that you would like to arrange for your party weekend. Here’s what they say:

“Let us take the hassle of finding out what there is to do in the area and making all of those dreaded phone calls. All you have to do is follow these easy steps.
1) Select the Party Manors house you are staying in on our website and pick what you want to do.
2) Send us an email with a list of the activities you have chosen and let us do all the rest.
It’s as easy as that. We will book anything you want to do.”

They offer an amazing range of things to do, some of the most popular are: cocktail making lessons, paintballing, sumo wrestling/garden games hire, butler in the buff and clay pigeon shooting, they even offer duck herding! Head on over to their site and have a look at what they do.

At Millview Manor we believe that your pre-wedding party (HENS AND STAGS) should be a valued experience, so we have not only created the most spectacular environment to enjoy with our private heated outdoor pool, full size tennis court, sauna, private cinema room complete with dvd, cd library and games room but we also offer access to a selection of vetted event packages which include pamper session days, clay pigeon shooting, paintballing, tennis coaching , couture cake making, wine tasting, magicians, music entertainment, G-String Geeves and a selection of catering that will service your day or evening needs. When you choose Millview Manor you will celebrate in true style.