THE Courthouse in Knutsford is offering people the chance to win a free night’s stay, with lunch for two at its new Rooftop Gardens.

The competition is being held to celebrate the launch of the Rooftop Gardens, a sun terrace by day, serving seasonal small plates and afternoon tea and a champagne and cocktail bar by night. The Rooftop Gardens has been in planning since The Courthouse launched in 2017, and will officially open to the public on July 28.

The Courthouse is a Grade II listed building built in 1818. The former home of Knutsford Crown Court, the Georgian property has been restored by family-run hotel group, Flat Cap Hotels, which

has transformed a rooftop area at the rear of the property into a terrace facing the setting sun, with views across the town.

Designed by owners, Dominic and Oliver Heywood, with furniture from Ikon Furniture in Manchester, the Rooftop Gardens will be an oasis of seasonal flowers, fragrant pots and plants.

There will also be a chef’s garden with specially-selected botanical herbs for use in bespoke cocktails and seasonal dishes.

The Gardens will be open from 11am until midnight, seven days a week.

By night the Rooftop Gardens will be transformed into a stylish champagne and cocktail bar, with a humidor and smoking terrace.

The Rooftop Gardens can be booked for private parties, wedding receptions, product launches and filming events.

This year is a busy time for the Courthouse. This summer also sees the launch of the first phase of bedrooms in the East and West wings of the property.

Eleven individually-designed signature bedrooms, which reflect the unique history and character of the building, are due to open, with a further 40 due by 2020.

To celebrate the launch of The Rooftop Gardens a competition has launched to win a free night's stay at The Courthouse, with lunch for two at The Rooftop Gardens.

To enter the competition, which closes at 1pm on July 26, visit thecourthousecheshire.com/competition/

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The Rooftop Gardens at The Courthouse