Meet Tracy! From the care of our Odney ducklings to the creative flair that keeps the Manor looking spectacular every season, Tracy is the heartbeat of our welcome! Join us at our beautifully refurbished reception as we sit down with her to discuss the past, the present and the art of looking after our Partners and Members, get to know Tracy below! How long have you been part of the Partnership, and what did your career look like before you joined us? I am probably considered

Let's start at the beginning:  How did you start as a housekeeper, and what path led you to join our team? While my background is in account management, I shifted into housekeeping to find a career that harmonises better with my personal health and family priorities. I'm pleased that this role still enables me to contribute my strong work ethic and dedication to a respected team. The inside scoop:  What's one aspect of your role that you think might surprise our Members? Hone

Could you tell us about your role and walk us through a typical day in the life of looking after the club?  Honestly, there's no such thing as a "typical day," which is exactly why I love it! With a massive and varied team like ours, I'm always dealing with something new. One minute I'm having a one to one with one of my direct reports, the next I'm analysing our financial performance, then thinking up new ways to absolutely delight our Partners & Members, or maybe even deali

What does a typical day as a groundsman look like? Honestly, there is never a typical day of work for the Grounds Team. Yes, there are certain tasks that we do more regularly than others; such as keeping on top of the lawns and maintaining the sports pitches, but with the changing of seasons and unpredictable weather we have to be adaptable. It's important that we keep on top of the work in whatever environment we are in - all seasons! What’s the most satisfying part of the j

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your journey with in Partnership began and what you were doing before joining?  Customer service has been the common thread throughout my diverse career, shaping my roles in sales, coaching, personal training and even as a chef and front-of-house manager while living in the USA. While I consider raising my two children to be my most rewarding job, I have always balanced my professional life with my family's needs and a deep love fo

Could you talk us through a 'typical' day working in The Manor? I don’t think there is a typical day in The Manor. S ome evenings are focused on fine dining, while others revolve around our lively monthly events, like quiz or open mic night. For the team, these are definite standout shifts. It’s the perfect environment for anyone who thrives on being busy and enjoys a varied routine. Going beyond just a personal favourite, which drink on our menu do you feel most proud of mak

Could you talk us through a 'typical' day working in the kitchen garden. A typical summer’s day in the kitchen starts with an early watering session in the greenhouse where we grow chilli's, tomatoes, watercress, basil and other tender plants. Thankfully we have a watering system set up in the kitchen garden so I don’t have to start too early! Then I start harvesting the fruit and veg for the chefs. Weeds are the gift that keeps on giving and I spend a crazy amount of time ke

Hello, I'm the Head Gardener here at Leckford Abbas. It’s hard to believe it’s been six months since I arrived at what was essentially a blank canvas, with the freedom to take the reins and revitalise the kitchen garden. My goal from day one has been to cultivate an experience for our guests that is rooted in quality and surprise. Here I wanted to move beyond the expected and introduce more interesting produce, such as our carrots, for example. Alongside the traditional orang

Can you share a bit about your role and what a typical day as a content creator involves? My role is wonderfully varied. On any given day, I might be capturing moments around the grounds or editing photos and videos for promotions, social media, and the website. The days I enjoy most are when the terrace is alive with guests, families are exploring the gardens, and the atmosphere is buzzing. Those are the perfect opportunities to capture the true spirit of life at Odney. What

Can you tell us a little about your role and what a typical day in the kitchen looks like? I’m Matthew and I’m the head chef at The Odney Club. I’ve worked in the partnership for 16 years now and there's no such thing as a typical day in the life of our kitchen team. But, that's what keeps us working here! Everyday is different. Deliveries arrive throughout the day and I enjoy working with a huge variety of fresh ingredients to create dishes inspired by what’s in season. We a