Picture the scene: the first light of morning creeps across a crescent of sand so fine it is like a caress; the sea a mirror of pale turquoise stretching unbroken to the horizon; a lone pelican gliding low before diving with barely a splash. Nothing else—just the gentle hush of waves and the distant call […]
There are few places left in the Alps where the snow falls thick and silent, the chalets glow warmly against the dusk, and the only sound breaking the hush is the soft swish of skis on fresh powder or the distant clatter of hooves on packed snow as ponies prepare for a snow polo chukka. […]
There’s something quietly intoxicating about arriving at Dromoland Castle on a soft Irish afternoon, the drive winding through 500 acres of rolling parkland dotted with ancient oaks and grazing deer, the lake shimmering in the distance, until the castle itself emerges—a majestic baronial silhouette of turrets and towers against the County Clare sky, as if […]
Imagine this: the first soft light of dawn filters through canvas walls as you sip coffee on your private deck, the vast golden plains of the Maasai Mara stretching endlessly before you, broken only by the silhouette of an acacia tree and, perhaps, a distant herd of elephants moving like shadows across the savanna. A […]
The Riviera Maya is one of the most intoxicating stretches of coastline on earth—a place where the Caribbean Sea glows an improbable turquoise, ancient Mayan temples rise from the jungle like forgotten dreams, and underground rivers carve crystal-clear cenotes that feel like private portals to another world. This where history and hedonism coexist effortlessly. Explore […]
There’s a certain magic to Tuscany. Florence is eternally captivating, a living museum where every corner reveals a Michelangelo or a perfect espresso. But for those who already adore Italy and crave its quiet soul, there’s a compelling case for decamping to the countryside—specifically to Castelfalfi, a restored mediaeval borgo turned luxury resort just half […]
There’s something almost primal about Iguassu Falls—that relentless roar, the fine mist hanging in the air like a perpetual veil, the sheer scale that makes you feel thrillingly small. Straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina in a lush subtropical jungle, this isn’t just a waterfall; it’s the world’s largest system of them, with 275 […]
Santorini is hardly an undiscovered gem. Those postcard images of whitewashed villages tumbling down volcanic cliffs into an impossibly blue Aegean have been seducing travellers for decades. Yet, even in an age when half the world seems to have ticked it off the list, the island retains an almost mythical pull. Why? Because few places […]
Join leading international opera stars for a unique Opera Festival at Sea, with private concerts featuring Benjamin Bernheim—one of the world’s great lyric tenors, hailed as ‘the most beautiful tenor voice since Luciano Pavarotti’. He leads an exceptional cast of internationally acclaimed sopranos and opera artists, who will perform throughout our voyage from Valletta to […]
Le Bougainville by Ponant is an intimate luxury cruise ship designed to evoke the atmosphere of a private yacht. With just 184 guests on board, refined French interiors, exceptional cuisine and innovative features such as the Blue Eye underwater lounge, she is particularly suited to culturally focused voyages—including our Opera Festival at Sea with Benjamin […]
When planning the best destinations to travel to in 2026, savvy explorers are turning to lesser-trodden gems that promise seclusion, sophistication and sustainable luxury. Anguilla, a serene British Overseas Territory in the Lesser Antilles, stands out for its unspoiled beaches, vibrant marine life, sporting excellence and a pace of life that feels worlds away from […]
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The Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot 2026: Join us for this prestigious highlight of the British Social Season: Enjoy a wonderful sporting and social occasion in the presence of HM The King and other members of the Royal Family during a full day’s wining, dining and magnificent sport: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
To have a day at Royal Ascot is one thing: to be invited into the prestigious Royal Enclosure is quite another. The Royal Enclosure has been the centrepiece of the British Social Season since being exclusively reserved for guests of King George III, and Royal Enclosure membership is still by invitation. So we are delighted […]
Whatever the occasion, give something rarer than jewellery, more memorable than champagne, and infinitely more flexible than any single experience: give the key to CountryClubuk itself. Our Gift Vouchers are presented in a midnight-black box, hand-tied with gold silk ribbon — ready to place straight beneath the tree or to be received with delight on […]
Francis Fulford reviews The Savoy London, where CountryClubuk receives the best rates and a complimentary instant room upgrade. We believe our Club rates are the very best fully flexible rates available anywhere, saving up to £500 a night on rooms and up to £1,000 on suites—so what are you waiting for? Read on for our […]
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, subtropical Madeira is Portugal’s own sun-soaked floating garden isle—and the distinguished luxury hotel Belmond Reid’s Palace is the undisputed queen of the island. Created by an Englishman to accommodate every visiting aristocrat’s needs since opening in 1891, Reid’s Palace stands high on a promontory which commands a sweeping panorama of […]
The Savoy Hotel, London’s timeless beacon of elegance, has unveiled in its recent makeover an innovative new restaurant—Gallery, an elegant all-day dining destination blending Edwardian grandeur with modern flair. Set in the reimagined Thames Foyer, this new restaurant joins the CountryClubuk Free Champagne Portfolio, offering Members and their guests a complimentary glass of Champagne when […]
Don’t miss England v Australia in the Autumn Nations Series 2025 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham! There really is nothing like it—rugby rivalries don’t get much bigger—and we are delighted the RFU have allocated Category One tickets for our Members, literally among the best seats in the stadium. But please don’t delay, as this will […]
Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts
Join us at Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons for a Christmas Carol Concert and Festive Dinner: Enjoy two special events in one, Raymond Blanc’s Two Michelin Star restaurant and a Trinity Boys Choir Carol Concert in the 12th Century Church: event fully booked and successfully concluded
The chance to savour Raymond Blanc’s cuisine at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons is irresistible, particularly at Christmas! It’s a great way to begin your own Christmas festivities in style, with gourmet food and wines. This event is already fully booked and with a waiting list—but we have secured a limited number of places so […]
Cruises, Enews, Events, Travel, Travel Events
See some of the world’s great wonders: Machu Picchu, the Panama Canal and the Caribbean in six-star luxury aboard Regent Seven Seas Mariner with a trip on the famous Hiram Bingham, a Belmond train: this is a wonderful way to combine some of the world’s wonders with a sun-kissed Caribbean cruise taking in two jewels of the seas, Belize and Honduras, a South American idyll to Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica and Mexico, ending the trip in Miami. Florida: sun and sea, wine and gourmet cuisine, archaeology, history and culture at the best club price
We are thrilled to announce an amazing new cruise to some of the world’s great wonders: The opening scene is a four-day trip to include the iconic Machu Picchu, Lost City of the Incas. There’s spectacular voyage through the Panama Canal by day, a sun-kissed Caribbean cruise, plus one of the world’s great train journeys […]
The crowning glory will be to sail into the Grand Canal in Venice and stay in luxury for two nights, to enjoy the 61st Art Biennale, which already promises to be sensational. We shall receive exclusive private views of the spectacular collections in the Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana, accompanied by art experts from […]
Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts
See Anna Netrebko open the Royal Opera House season in a new production of Puccini’s Tosca this September: with a star studded cast including tenor Freddie De Tommaso, hailed as ‘the new Placido Domingo’, and acclaimed bass-baritone Gerald Finley: with Champagne Dinner and River View room at The Savoy Hotel London
You are invited to the Royal Opera House to see the great Russian diva Anna Netrebko, one of the most influential operatic figures of the 21st century, open the Royal Opera Season starring in the title role of Puccini’s finest opera, Tosca. We shall see literally some of the world’s greatest opera stars. This will […]
The Autumn Nations Series are an epic, mouth-watering feast of top class international rugby. In 2025, the cream of world talent will come to Twickenham for great weekends of winner-takes-all rugby. The might and pride of the southern hemisphere will aim to take down England and you can be there to see all the drama […]
Nothing is quite like being there in person on the Show Courts at Wimbledon. The 2025 Wimbledon tennis championships are from Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 13, and we are delighted to have again secured prized debenture tickets for CountryClubuk Members. Our Wimbledon Debenture Holders’ Ticket puts you in the best seats to see […]
Enews, Hotels, UK, UK Country Hotels
Stay in an English Earl’s castle and 200-acre estate, now one of the UK’s leading hotels, standing in its own parkland with gardens, rivers, forestry and lakes near Ripon on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales: enjoy fine food, sport and relaxation, supreme service and a warm welcome at one of England’s beautiful castle estates
Swinton Park is a Grade II* Listed castle set in 200 acres of picturesque landscape—and it ranks as one of the best hotels in Yorkshire, if not the UK. With its castellated ramparts, turrets and tower, stately-home interiors overlooking parkland and gardens, woodland and forest rides, a 120-head fallow deer herd, two rivers for flyfishing, […]
Belmond Hotel Splendido is the place to stay in Portofino, jewel of the Italian Riviera. Life here revolves around it. During its vibrant history the graceful building transformed from a monastery to an aristocratic home to a grand hotel above cedar-lined slopes with the finest views of the coast and sea. The Duke of Windsor […]
Join us for an evening of magical opera, and see the Omani-born Canadian mezzo-soprano Deepa Johnny, ‘dazzling in her virtuosity’, make her debut on the London stage. She will star in a new English National Opera production of Rossini’s La Cenerentola, set in London and directed by another star of the international stage, Julia Burbach—conducted […]
Tucked into the rhythm of central Lisbon, The One Palácio da Anunciada is a Luxury Hotel in Lisbon that transforms centuries of history into a calm, refined five-star retreat. For guests who value genuine heritage, atmosphere, and world-class service, this rare palace hotel in Lisbon blends timeless grandeur with contemporary comfort. Originally a 16th-century convent […]
Hotels, International Hotels, Ireland, Travel
Hayfield Manor, Cork: a magnificent five-star Irish city manor-house hotel and spa in the heart of Cork City which feels like home: enjoy a warm welcome, stroll into Cork for its festivals and more, visit Blarney Castle, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way: enjoy all this and the best club rates
Nestled in the heart of County Cork, Hayfield Manor is a five-star retreat where Irish charm meets world-class hospitality. Surrounded by leafy gardens and only minutes from Cork’s vibrant city centre, Hayfield Manor offers an unforgettable escape for both leisure and business travellers. And with CountryClubuk, you can enjoy this luxury experience at the best […]
We are delighted to announce this opportunity to be the very first guests to sail on the newest luxury ship in a celebrated international fleet, the magnificent Regent Seven Seas Prestige, on her historic maiden cruise. The voyage will be from Barcelona in Spain to Miami in Florida, USA, from December 13 to 27, 2026, […]
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Join us for the Cartier Queen’s Cup 2026 at Guards Polo Club, Windsor, prestigious jewel in the crown of International Polo and highlight of the English Season, with a Laurent-Perrier Champagne Reception and a delicious Three-Course Lunch with Wines in Guards Clubhouse: Semi-Finals, Wednesday June 10: Finals, Sunday, June 14, 2026
The prestigious Cartier Queen’s Cup at Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park is the jewel in the crown of English polo, and a quintessentially English sporting event, attracting the world’s top players and encapsulating the best of the English Season. The 22-goal tournament runs for six weeks, climaxing with the Semi-Finals and the […]






























