Our Venue of the Day: China Fleet Country Club, Cornwall
For anyone who has visited Cornwall, they will know that it is very easy to fall in love with. That is why we have chosen the picturesque China Fleet Country Club as our venue of the day.
History
In 1903, the first ever China Fleet Country Club was set up in Hong Kong for ranking members of the Royal Navy. When set up, it was purely a canteen for soldiers who wanted a sense of home, but it quickly became a lot more. It was turned into a seven story building for any Royal Navy soldier serving in China.
From it’s success, came the establishment of two more clubs. The second was set up in Korea during the Korean War in the 1950’s and the other was set up afterward during the Vietnam War. Eventually, as soldiers returned home, they began to crave the familiarity of the China Fleet. As of 1991, the China Fleet Country Club in Cornwall exists.
What’s on offer?
The China Fleet Country Club has five event spaces on offer (or seven if you include the room that can be split into two smaller rooms.)
The Atlantic Suite
With high ceilings & large windows, this suite fills with natural light and is the largest room on offer fitting up to 300 guests.
On it’s own, this room will fit up to 300 guests. However, it can also be split into two separate, smaller rooms for an event with fewer guests.
Ideal for small events such as family gatherings this suite can fit 60 guests. The suite is located in the original farmhouse.
The Farmhouse Suite
As the name would suggest, this suite, too, is situated in the oldest part of the building – the farmhouse. The suite consists of two adjoining rooms allowing for a welcoming, foyer area. Perfect during the summer months, the room backs onto an outdoor decking area.
Simply, the grounds are beautiful. There is a grassy area for outdoor picnics or BBQ’s and it is the perfect space for a marquee. Ideal for summer team building activities.