We’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome you to our very first post and to our brand-new website. Whether you stayed with us before, or you’re discovering us for the very first time, we’re delighted you’re here.<\/p>\r\n","long_description":"
We’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Today, we’re thrilled to welcome you to the very first post and to our brand-new website. Whether you stayed with us before, or you’re discovering us for the very first time, we’re delighted you’re here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Our new website has been built with one thing in mind: making it as easy as possible for you to explore everything we have to offer and book your stay with us. From our beautifully appointed rooms and suites to our events, dining and polo experiences, you’ll find it all right here. We’ve also put a great deal of care into making sure the site truly reflects Polo Club Hotel’s values.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n So why a blog?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n The blog is somewhere we can go beyond the bookings and the room rates. We want to share the stories behind the scenes — the chefs behind our menus, the people who make this place what it is, the polo matches, the changing of the seasons on the grounds, the events taking shape in our calendar, and more. We’ll also be sharing travel inspiration, tips for visiting the area, and exclusive offers — so it’s well worth bookmarking this page and checking back in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n We aren't so far from you...<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n We’re conveniently located in the heart of the Midlands, making us easy to get to from Birmingham, London, Manchester, Leeds, and beyond. Whether you’re travelling by car via the M1 or M6, or hopping on a direct train, you’ll find us well-connected and simple to reach from most major UK cities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Birmingham is just a short drive away, while London is approximatively 90 minutes by train. From the North, Manchester and Leeds are well connected via the M6 and M1 motorways, or by regular rail services. Even travellers coming from Bristol, Cardiff or the South West will find the journey straightforward, with easy motorway access via the M5. With ample parking on site and a nearby train station, we make your visit as stress-free as possible from the moment you set off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n Come and see us<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n The best way to experience Polo Club Hotel is, of course, in person. Browse our rooms, check availability, and start planning your visit — we’ve made it as straightforward as possible on the new site. And if you have any questions at all, our team is always happy to help. Just get in touch. Here’s to new beginnings — and many wonderful stays ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n The Team at Polo Club Hotel , Southam<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n","day_name":"Wednesday","date":"10\/06\/2026","date_displayed":"2026-06-10","year":2026,"blog_category_id":1443,"blog_category_name":"Travel","url":"\/news-and-stories\/we-ve-turned-one"},{"id":16819,"name":"We are film friendly","first_photo":{"id":917483,"_table_name":"blog_photo","photo":"wijpeg-6xx135a97hufma6wfshyrftzi","sort":1,"size":486232,"width":1920,"height":1281,"position_id":1,"title":"Lounge-3","alt":"","extension":"jpg","panoramic":"wijpeg-6xx135a97hufma6wfshyrftzi~crop=0,281,1920,720","wide":"wijpeg-6xx135a97hufma6wfshyrftzi~crop=0,101,1920,1080","standard":"wijpeg-6xx135a97hufma6wfshyrftzi~crop=106,0,1708,1281","square":"wijpeg-6xx135a97hufma6wfshyrftzi~crop=320,0,1281,1281","portrait":"wijpeg-6xx135a97hufma6wfshyrftzi~crop=480,0,961,1281","vertical":"wijpeg-6xx135a97hufma6wfshyrftzi~crop=604,0,712,1281","photo_thumb":null,"photo_md5_thumb":null,"panoramic_md5_thumb":null,"wide_md5_thumb":null,"standard_md5_thumb":null,"square_md5_thumb":null,"portrait_md5_thumb":null,"vertical_md5_thumb":null,"caption":"","is_featured":0,"category_gallery_id":0,"is_online":1,"module":"blog_photo","item_id":16819,"master_item_id":6163,"photo_save":null},"month_name":"May","blog_category":[],"author_name":"","short_description":" With its gallery-worthy fine art, sweeping architecture, and an atmosphere of effortless sophistication, Polo Club Hotel is the ideal location for your production.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n","long_description":" With its gallery-worthy fine art, sweeping architecture, and an atmosphere of effortless sophistication, Polo Club Hotel is the ideal location for your production.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The luxury feels lived-in, the beauty feels real, and the camera will love every inch of it. To discuss your project, or request production rates, please contact our events team who will be delighted to support your filming enquiry. <\/p>\r\n\r\n - Plenty parking spaces BBC Birmingham & Midlands production:<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\r\n\r\n A main regional production hub in the heart of England, creating and broadcasting local news as well as Midlands film office network: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n Connecting productions with experienced regional crew, suppliers and specialist services across <\/p>\r\n\r\n Accessibility: <\/strong> - 40 minutes from Birmingham Airport, with extensive UK and international connections <\/p>\r\n\r\n - 90 minutes by train from London via Leamington Spa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Easily accessible by road via the M40, M1 and M42 <\/p>\r\n","day_name":"Monday","date":"04\/05\/2026","date_displayed":"2026-05-04","year":2026,"blog_category_id":1439,"blog_category_name":"Events","url":"\/news-and-stories\/we-ve-turned-one"},{"id":16777,"name":"World Environment Day","first_photo":{"id":917489,"_table_name":"blog_photo","photo":"wipng-9ljpmu582cvbci0odfbst8t6","sort":3,"size":615787,"width":1521,"height":673,"position_id":1,"title":"World-Environment-Day-Polo-Club-Hotel","alt":"","extension":"png","panoramic":"wipng-9ljpmu582cvbci0odfbst8t6~crop=0,52,1521,570","wide":"wipng-9ljpmu582cvbci0odfbst8t6~crop=163,0,1196,673","standard":"wipng-9ljpmu582cvbci0odfbst8t6~crop=312,0,897,673","square":"wipng-9ljpmu582cvbci0odfbst8t6~crop=424,0,673,673","portrait":"wipng-9ljpmu582cvbci0odfbst8t6~crop=508,0,505,673","vertical":"wipng-9ljpmu582cvbci0odfbst8t6~crop=574,0,374,673","photo_thumb":null,"photo_md5_thumb":null,"panoramic_md5_thumb":null,"wide_md5_thumb":null,"standard_md5_thumb":null,"square_md5_thumb":null,"portrait_md5_thumb":null,"vertical_md5_thumb":null,"caption":"","is_featured":0,"category_gallery_id":0,"is_online":1,"module":"blog_photo","item_id":16777,"master_item_id":6163,"photo_save":null},"month_name":"Jun","blog_category":[],"author_name":"","short_description":" This World Environment Day, our very own Dr. Dallas Burston and his wife, Mrs Burston, hit the grounds of the stunning Dallas Burston Polo Club Estate for a spot of litter picking because when it comes to caring for our beautiful estate and the planet we all share. <\/p>\r\n","long_description":" This World Environment Day, our very own Dr. Dallas Burston and his wife, Mrs Burston, hit the grounds of the stunning Dallas Burston Polo Club Estate for a spot of litter picking because when it comes to caring for our beautiful estate and the planet we all share. <\/p>\r\n\r\n Happy World Environment Day from all of us at Polo Club Hotel and Dallas Burston Polo Club<\/p>\r\n\r\n Who else is doing their bit today? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\r\n\r\n #WorldEnvironmentDay #litterpicking #whatsonwarwickshire<\/p>\r\n","day_name":"Friday","date":"05\/06\/2026","date_displayed":"2026-06-05","year":2026,"blog_category_id":1439,"blog_category_name":"Events","url":"\/news-and-stories\/world-environment-day"},{"id":16773,"name":"The people behind Polo Club Hotel","first_photo":{"id":917497,"_table_name":"blog_photo","photo":"wipng-5jv8ug0jrh0gxa2d6vegdbjd6","sort":3,"size":249748,"width":1053,"height":459,"position_id":1,"title":"Interview-Leti-Polo-Club-Hotel","alt":"","extension":"png","panoramic":"wipng-5jv8ug0jrh0gxa2d6vegdbjd6~crop=0,32,1053,395","wide":"wipng-5jv8ug0jrh0gxa2d6vegdbjd6~crop=119,0,816,459","standard":"wipng-5jv8ug0jrh0gxa2d6vegdbjd6~crop=221,0,612,459","square":"wipng-5jv8ug0jrh0gxa2d6vegdbjd6~crop=297,0,459,459","portrait":"wipng-5jv8ug0jrh0gxa2d6vegdbjd6~crop=355,0,344,459","vertical":"wipng-5jv8ug0jrh0gxa2d6vegdbjd6~crop=399,0,255,459","photo_thumb":null,"photo_md5_thumb":null,"panoramic_md5_thumb":null,"wide_md5_thumb":null,"standard_md5_thumb":null,"square_md5_thumb":null,"portrait_md5_thumb":null,"vertical_md5_thumb":null,"caption":"","is_featured":0,"category_gallery_id":0,"is_online":1,"module":"blog_photo","item_id":16773,"master_item_id":6163,"photo_save":null},"month_name":"May","blog_category":[],"author_name":"","short_description":" At Polo Club Hotel, our team is at the heart of everything we do! And what better way to get to know them than with a little interview?<\/p>\r\n","long_description":" At Polo Club Hotel, our team is at the heart of everything we do! And what better way to get to know them than with a little interview?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\n- Exclusive-use availability
\r\n- Grab & go breakfast
\r\n- Flexible cancellation terms
\r\n- Space for catering trucks & RVs<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\nfactual and drama productions<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\n- 20 minutes from Leamington Spa train station <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\nToday, we sit down with Letizia Fara<\/a>, our very first employee and Reservations Manager. Before the first guest ever checked in, before the doors opened, she was already at work behind the scenes. So have a little read and see what it means for Letizia to be a Reservations Manager at Polo Club Hotel. Feel free to ask her your own question in the comments.
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\r\nQ: In a few words, how would you describe your role?
\r\nA: I would describe it as a mix of commercial strategy and hands-on hospitality. I look after reservations, groups, meetings & events, while also working closely with operations to make sure everything runs smoothly on the ground. A big part of my job is connecting the dots between the numbers, the planning, and the guest experience. I like to make sure we’re not only maximising revenue, but also delivering a seamless and memorable stay or event for every guest.
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\r\nQ: What has been your favourite moment for you so far at Polo Club Hotel?
\r\nA: Without a doubt being part of the pre-opening team and having the opportunity to see it grow.
\r\n*Spoiler alert* -> I'm even more excited knowing Polo Club Hotel's plans for the future...
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\r\nQ:What does a great day at work look like for you?
\r\nA: For me, a great day is when the planning we’ve done in advance translates into a smooth guest experience. Especially during group arrivals. I enjoy being part of the full journey, from the initial planning stage to personally welcoming guests and seeing everything runs as it should.
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\r\nQ: What are you most proud of in your role?
\r\nA: I am proud of being part of a team and a venue that are constantly evolving. From pre-opening through to now, it’s been rewarding to grow with the hotel and see the positive impact of the work we do every day.
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\r\nQ: What would surprise people about your role?
\r\nA: People are often surprised by how varied the role is. One day you’re doing analytics, the next you’re supporting operations, helping with sales, improving guest experience, and finding ways to keep everything running smoothly.
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\r\nQ: If you had to sum up the hotel in three words, what would they be?
\r\nA: Unique. Elegant. Welcoming.
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\r\nhashtag#MeetTheTeam<\/a> hashtag#FirstEmployee<\/a> hashtag#PoloClubHotel<\/a><\/p>\r\n","day_name":"Monday","date":"18\/05\/2026","date_displayed":"2026-05-18","year":2026,"blog_category_id":1439,"blog_category_name":"Events","url":"\/news-and-stories\/the-people-behind-polo-club-hotel"}]