Join CountryClubuk for an exclusive Private View of Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style at Buckingham Palace on 13 April 2026.
Exclusive Private View: Queen Elizabeth II – Her Life in Style Exhibition at Buckingham Palace

CountryClubuk Members are delighted to receive an exclusive invitation to the Private View of the [...]

10
Jan
Cap Juluca, a Belmond hotel, Anguilla, Carribean, at best CountryClubuk Members' rates.
Dawn on Maundays Bay, Anguilla—Cap Juluca turns it into Paradise: This Belmond luxury hotel is the Caribbean’s most serene icon

Picture the scene: the first light of morning creeps across a crescent of sand so [...]

04
Jan
The Quiet Thrill of Gstaad—And Why The Alpina Gstaad Remains the Discerning Traveller’s Choice

There are few places left in the Alps where the snow falls thick and silent, [...]

03
Jan
Dromoland Castle, Ireland—Where History Whispers and Hospitality Reigns

There’s something quietly intoxicating about arriving at Dromoland Castle on a soft Irish afternoon, the [...]

03
Jan
The Moment the Mara Takes Your Breath Away—Why andBeyond Bateleur Camp, the World’s No.1 Hotel, Is the Ultimate Safari Escape

Imagine this: the first soft light of dawn filters through canvas walls as you sip [...]

03
Jan
The Riviera Maya still feels like Mexico’s best-kept secret—and Maroma, a Belmond hotel, is the place to reveal it: Ranked in The World’s 50 Best Hotels

The Riviera Maya is one of the most intoxicating stretches of coastline on earth—a place [...]

02
Jan
Why Castelfalfi feels like owning your own castle estate in Tuscany—without the upkeep: Voted Italy’s No 1 Resort: Discover the Best Rates

There’s a certain magic to Tuscany. Florence is eternally captivating, a living museum where every [...]

02
Jan
Iguassu Falls is Nature’s ultimate thunderclap—and Hotel das Cataratas, a Belmond hotel, offers the front-row seat

There’s something almost primal about Iguassu Falls—that relentless roar, the fine mist hanging in the [...]

02
Jan
Enews

CountryClubuk eNews: blissful La Samanna in St Martin: sensational South Sea pearls and diamonds from Hatton Garden: great vintage 2009 Château Lynch-Bages: finest Var smoked salmon as served at The Ritz: and more, much more!

Posted on by Patrick Fong
10
Jan

Dear Member, Welcome to your new CountryClubuk eNews . . . all you need now, from gourmet food to unbeatable wine deals, jewellery, fashion, tailoring and more—all at advantageous Club Members’ prices. Not forgetting the most glorious winter sunshine in the Caribbean. Please read on and enjoy! Caribbean idyll: blissful Belmond La Samanna, St Martin: […]

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Clubs, UK Clubs

The Royal Scots Club, historic private club in Edinburgh where a warm welcome awaits our Members

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Jan

Edinburgh is a city of festivals—not only the famous Festival and Fringe, and the Edinburgh Tattoo, but many more, ranging from film to jazz and blues, rugby, art, dance, literature, classical music, science, children, countryside, even peace and spirituality. With such a thriving cultural scene to add to its historic attractions, this fine city is […]

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Enews, Rail journeys, Travel, Travel Events

Join us aboard the luxurious, historic Belmond British Pullman for an event to remember . . . A five-star rail journey from London to Highclere Castle, family seat of the Earls of Carnarvon, with fine wining and dining, for a private view of the Castle State Rooms and the spectacular Egyptian Exhibition of priceless artefacts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun: event fully booked and successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
01
Jan

Expect history and culture, and also luxury, relaxation and pleasure during a fascinating and unforgettable day. We shall travel through the English countryside aboard the vintage British Pullman train from London Victoria Station to Highclere Castle in Hampshire, seat of the Earls of Carnarvon, enjoying a Champagne reception and fine dining to rival the leading […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts

‘A pitch-perfect production’: Join us for the English National Ballet’s acclaimed classical ballet production of ‘Giselle’ with Champagne Three-Course Dinner at The Savoy Hotel: the date is Tuesday, January 16, 2024: fully booked and event successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
27
Dec

You are invited to join us for the English National Ballet’s atmospheric and richly picturesque production of ‘Giselle’. This, the greatest of Romantic ballets, ultimate glory of the classic repertoire, stars the poignant Ukrainian ballerina Katja Khaniukova, who escaped the chaos and bloodshed of Kiev to flee to London and join the English National Ballet. […]

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Magazine Feature Articles

Neal Martin: Second wines of the great Bordeaux Châteaux: One of the world’s most influential wine critics reveals his insights

Posted on by Julie Spencer
19
Dec

Nothing in wine is more revealing than a blind tasting, both in professional circles and among friends. At one memorable event, among many distinguished Masters of Wine, I scored the Second Wine of Château Lafite Rothschild higher than the Grand Vin itself. Embarrassment turned to quiet satisfaction when some of my fellow tasters did the […]

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Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK

Roseate House London, best rates at this elegant Grade II townhouse in ‘quite the finest street’, overlooking Hyde Park: Rates from £159 for two with breakfast and free room upgrade

Posted on by cb
01
Nov

Set on the edge of Hyde Park, in Westbourne Terrace, W2—once described as ‘quite the finest street in London’—Roseate House is an elegant boutique hotel created from three Grade II listed townhouses. Dating from 1842, the buildings have been totally restored and now have stunning interiors combining luxurious furnishings with the latest technology. The beds […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts

Join us for Verdi’s glorious opera La Traviata in the English National Opera’s acclaimed Olivier Award winning production at the London Coliseum: the date is Thursday, November 2, and we shall open the evening with a delicious Three-Course Champagne Dinner in the glittering River Restaurant at the Savoy Hotel: event fully booked and successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
15
Oct

You are invited to join us for the English National Opera’s Olivier Award winning production of Verdi’s La Traviata, starring the spectacular American soprano Nicole Chevalier—she who wowed as Violetta in Basel, where her scintillating vocal power brought the house down and she was hailed ‘one of the best Violetta interpreters of the moment’. Chevalier […]

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Caribbean, Hotels, International Hotels, St Martin, Travel

Caribbean Magic: the blissful, upscale, impossibly beautiful La Samanna, a Belmond hotel on St Martin: location, service, food and ambience so special you will never want to leave

Posted on by Julie Spencer
11
Oct

The ocean-ringed Caribbean island of St Martin is one of the most blissful islands in the Caribbean. Split between French and Dutch territory, its beauty and culture lure countless upscale island-lovers to its sandy shores. And on the westernmost point of the French side of St Martin lies La Samanna, a Belmond hotel, one of […]

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Cruises, Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

Join us on an Antarctic Continent expedition cruise in the footsteps of the legendary British Antarctic explorers Scott and Shackleton, in high summer aboard Ponant Le Commandant Charcot, a luxury ice breaker, the only passenger ship in the world to reach geographical North Pole and the first in the world to reach the closest latitude to the South Pole by sea: successfully completed: new dates arriving soon!

Posted on by Julie Spencer
08
Oct

If ever you have dreamed of venutring far inside the Antarctic Circle to the Land of the Emperor Penguin, this is the ultimate chance to do so. We shall dine on Michelin Star style cuisine by Alain Ducasse and Champagne Veuve Clicquot, and luxuriate in suites and staterooms with private balconies, while experiencing breathtaking scenery […]

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Cruises, Travel

Ponant Le Commandant Charcot: the world’s only luxury ice breaker cruise ship is about to explore Antarctica on an expedition cruise: she holds world records for reaching both the North Pole and the navigable South Pole: and with all the comforts of a private yacht and a five-star hotel with Michelin Star style cuisine by Alain Ducasse and Veuve Clicquot Champagne

Posted on by Julie Spencer
08
Oct

Le Commandant Charcot is the world’s only state-of-the-art luxury icebreaker cruise ship. She has achieved the highest ice-class rating of any purpose-built cruise ship, Polar Class 2. This means that when other ships are forced to turn back, she can keep going, visiting places where other cruise ships cannot venture. She can break through ice […]

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Hotels, International Hotels, Spain, Travel

The magic of La Residencia, a Belmond hotel, in Deià: world class haven of tranquillity in the foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains in north-west Mallorca: one of Spain’s finest hotels: Club Members enjoy special rates and extra treats

Posted on by Julie Spencer
03
Oct

Deià was loved by both Frederic Chopin and Robert Graves, who believed the village possessed spiritually uplifting qualities. Many have been drawn to its magnetic beauty, from artists, musicians, writers and intellectuals to those who love to live in luxury—because here lies five-star La Residencia, a Belmond hotel. Famous as one of the island’s most […]

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Enews, Events, Sport & Social Events

Join us at the House of Lords for the CountryClubuk Champagne Charity Reception in aid of the Atlantic Salmon Trust’s mission to restore wild Atlantic Salmon and their environment The date is Tuesday, October 15, 2024, this will be a high-profile event, and our guests include leading international figures: event successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
26
Sep

We are delighted to invite you to attend the CountryClubuk Champagne Charity Reception at the House of Lords on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, hosted by the Lord Mancroft. Plans have now been finalised—this will be a high-profile, memorable event, as well as entertaining, and it has an important underlying purpose. The charity to benefit is […]

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Events, Sport & Social Events

Six Nations Rugby: see England v Wales at Twickenham on Saturday, February 10, 2024: East Stand: sold out and event successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
16
Sep

We have prized tickets to see one of the most passionate rivalries in rugby, England v Wales in the Six Nations at Twickenham—a contest guaranteed to bring the match atmosphere to the boil. The date is Saturday, February 10, 2024.August 12, in excellent seats in the East Stand. Our seats are in the L21 block, […]

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Europe, International Hotels, Portugal, Travel

Lawrence’s Hotel, Sintra: Five-star Royal mansion in the forests and hills above Lisbon, in easy reach of Portugal’s best beach: Stay here in the world’s second oldest hotel, where Lord Byron wrote ‘Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage’

Posted on by cb
01
Aug

The Portuguese and Moorish Royal families made Sintra their summer retreat with good reason. While Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, lay languid in the summer sun, not far away in the hills of Sintra the royals would enjoyi the shady cobbled lanes and cool woodlands, the castles and palaces and breathtaking scenery—then take a tram to the […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts

Join us for the glorious English National Opera production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera Iolanthe, preceded by a delicious Three-Course Champagne Dinner at The Savoy Hotel: event fully booked and successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
23
Jul

Join us for an evening of magical comic opera, political satire, and a visual tour de force—Cal McCrystal’s production for the English National Opera of Gilbert & Sullivan’s fantasy opera crammed with fine music and visual comedy—grand opera meets music hall—a joyful evening of sheer pleasure. The music of Iolanthe is sensational: just listen to […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts

Join us for the First Night of Swan Lake, a lavish classical performance danced by the acclaimed State Ballet of Georgia, one of the world’s Top 10 Ballet Companies, performing in London for the first time in its 175-year history: the date is Wednesday, August 28, 2024: event fully booked and successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
07
Jul

Join us for the First Night of Swan Lake, a lavish classical performance danced by the acclaimed State Ballet of Georgia, one of the world’s Top 10 Ballet Companies, performing in London for the first time in its 175-year history. We have pre-booked seats in the Orchestra Stalls for this sell-out First Night, and if […]

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Events, Gardens & Outdoor Events, Sport & Social Events

Join Chef Raymond Blanc as he celebrates Bastille Day with a Summer Party at Two Michelin Starred Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons: the Champagne will flow, accompanied by gourmet food and music from the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra among others: the date is July 14, 2023: fully booked and successful event concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
25
Jun

You are invited to join the famous French Chef Patron Raymond Blanc as he celebrates the national day of France, Bastille Day, with a Summer Party at Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire: the Champagne will flow, accompanied by gourmet food from this Two Michelin Star establishment, and music from the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra among […]

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Events, Gardens & Outdoor Events

Join us for an exclusive Private Visit to the Royal Gardens at HM The King’s Estate at Highgrove, with Champagne Afternoon Tea: the date is Monday, September 18, 2023: fully booked

Posted on by Julie Spencer
12
Jun

This event is fully booked and a waiting list has been created. To join this, please call Member Services on 020 7399 2960. We are pleased to announce that our Members are invited to an exclusive Private Visit to His Majesty King Charles III’s Estate, Highgrove in Gloucestershire, on Monday, September 18, 2023. We shall […]

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Events, Hotels, Sport & Social Events, Travel, Travel Events, UK

Summer Holiday and Salmon Fishing on a prime week at spectacular Amhuinnsuidhe Castle on the Isle of Harris, one of the world’s most beautiful, unspoilt islands: the dates are in high summer: successful event concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
23
May

You are invited to stay, and flyfish for salmon, in the splendour of the Amhuinnsuidhe Castle estate, on the Isle of Harris, for the prime week of July 7 to 14, 2023. Set in the magnificent mountains of the 55,000-acre North Harris estate in the Outer Hebrides, this is one of the most beautiful, unspoilt […]

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Europe, France, Hotels, International Hotels, Travel

Domaine de la Bretesche Hotel, Golf and Spa: best rates at this fairytale French château estate in Brittany with Michelin Star cuisine, Relais & Chateaux rooms, on one of the most beautiful golf courses in France: an easy drive to the beach and local market towns: for a relaxing, luxurious holiday

Posted on by Julie Spencer
21
May

The charm of Domaine de la Bretesche Hotel, Golf and Spa estate works its magic as soon as you enter the gates. A stunning 15th century château nestles in the heart of magnificent parkland hosting perhaps the most beautiful golf course in France, with ancient trees and a lake providing the perfect setting for this […]

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Magazine Feature Articles

Ian Balding: The Derby, its ultimate inside story

Posted on by Julie Spencer
12
May

Illustrious careers are made and lost in a single afternoon in June on the Epsom Downs, when the finest three-year-old colts in Europe meet to decide which will enter Turf history as pre-eminent in its year. Ian Balding, who trained Mill Reef to win in 1971, reveals what makes it the greatest test of horse […]

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Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK

The Pelham London: best rates at this fabulous design hotel in South Kensington: Minutes from the Royal Albert Hall, Sotheby’s and Harrods: Exclusive Club rates include complimentary upgrade

Posted on by cb
10
May

The Pelham London is the perfect South Kensington pad—and through CountryClubuk you receive best rates and complimentary upgrades! This hotel is in any case a delight: a smart and luxurious townhouse hotel in the salubrious end of town, it is a hidden gem indeed—and perfect for Members who are culture vultures and/or ardent shoppers. It […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

Ca’ Sagredo Venice, best rates in this Venetian palazzo on the Grand Canal: part of Venetian history: blissful nights and days in a palace of fine art, beauty and delight

Posted on by Patrick Fong
05
May

A Palazzo in Venice: luxury down to a fine art Venice is Europe’s most romantic city; Ca’ Sagredo is a Venetian palace overlooking the Grand Canal, its walls lined with ancient frescoes. Together, the experience is out of this world . . . Drifting like a mirage within its watery realm, Venice is certainly the […]

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Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK

The Franklin London: best rates for this stylish five-star Knightsbridge hotel with English townhouse elegance and the style of an Italian palazzo: perfect for Chelsea

Posted on by cb
01
May

The Franklin, a hidden gem of a five-star townhouse hotel in leafy Egerton Gardens, has been transformed by its Venetian owners and hotelier designer Anouska Hempel (of Blakes Hotel fame) into a no-expense-spared haven of beauty, style and luxury. It combines the sophisticated elegance of an English townhouse with the decorative splendour of an Italian […]

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Hotels, International Hotels, North America, Travel, USA

Stylish and superb five-star XV Beacon, No1 hotel in Boston, USA, and one of the best in the world: famous, historic hotel with the air of a smart private residence: exclusive Club Members’ rates

Posted on by cb
10
Apr

US President John F Kennedy thought of Boston as his hometown. This is the city which propelled him to greatness and it was here, in historic Beacon Hill, the well-heeled address of prominent Bostonian families, that as a six-year-old he made his first political speech—standing on a table at his grandfather’s birthday party. Boston is […]

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Asia, Hotels, International Hotels, Singapore, Travel

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore: an award-winning Colonial Grand Dame, a National Monument, and a Classically Elegant Five-Star Hotel in the heart of the city, with majestic views overlooking the Singapore River

Posted on by Julie Spencer
07
Apr

A national monument and a five-star luxury hotel, the magnificent Fullerton Building is a grand neoclassical landmark built in 1928. Gazetted in December 2015 as a National Monument, it was once home to Singapore’s prestigious Singapore Club. For nearly a century, it played a pivotal role in Singapore’s rich history. Today, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore […]

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City Hotels, Hotels, UK

The Grand Hotel York, best rates for this, Yorkshire’s only five-star hotel: Edwardian splendour, contemporary comfort and style in the heart of the beautiful and historic City of York

Posted on by Julie Spencer
05
Apr

If you could choose a perfect place to stay in the beautiful and historic city of York, The Grand would be it. Standing resplendent by the mediaeval Bar walls, within walking distance of the Minster and the railway station, The Grand is well named—an historic work of art in its own right, Grade II Listed […]

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City Hotels, Hotels, UK

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh—The Caledonian: an Edinburgh icon with fabulous views of the Castle, luxurious guest rooms and fine dining—and current holder of Scotland’s Leading Hotel Title in the World Travel Awards

Posted on by Julie Spencer
04
Apr

To stay in the heart of Edinburgh, one of Europe’s loveliest capitals, beside its showcase landmark, Edinburgh Castle, is magical. To see the golden sun set on the castle walls from the windows of your own private room or suite makes it even more amazing—what a view this is! And as a Member of CountryClubuk […]

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Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK

Fitzrovia London, best rates at this hidden gem: a traditional four-star hotel in a quiet oasis in the West End, in easy reach of Regent Street and Bond Street, and including complimentary English breakfast and instant room upgrade

Posted on by cb
01
Apr

A handsome traditional wood-panelled four-star hotel, the Gem Fitzrovia Hotel is indeed a hidden gem and a longtime Members’ favourite at exclusive CountryClubuk best rates with complimentary English breakfast and instant free upgrade. Recently refurbished, it is a comfortable oasis with some 90 rooms in a prime central London location, within easy walking distance of […]

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Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK

The Gore London, best rates in country-house style in a quintessentially British hotel, one of the most photographed, romantic hotels in London, with the glamour of Judy Garland, who loved this unique hotel near the Royal Albert Hall

Posted on by cb
01
Apr

Step into The Gore London, a two-minute walk from the Royal Albert Hall, and you will think you are in the private country home of an aristocratic family, eccentricities and all. This is no ‘corporate’ hotel—far from it. It breathes warmth and character from every wood panel, every doorknob and every slightly risqué picture on […]

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