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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Caribbean island of Anguilla has some of the most unspoiled picture-perfect white sand beaches anywhere—and nestled in the crescent curve of stunning Rendezvous Bay, overlooking the Anguilla channel with views of nearby St Martin, Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club is one of the finest five-star resorts in the Lesser Antilles. This spacious Caribbean […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bath is Britain’s most perfectly and beautifully preserved Georgian cities. Originally known for its waters, now it is the place to relive the epitomy of the 18th-century good life. Relaxed, refined and prosperous, the city is a gracious host, and a perfect place to be hosted here is our hidden gem, Roseate Villa. This luxurious […]
Cruises, Enews, Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events
Ponant Arctic Cruises, best rates for a luxurious, unforgettable five-star experience with the Polar luxury cruise specialists Ponant in the Land of the Polar Bear: don’t miss this amazing chance to encounter our last great wilderness up close: book now for the new sailings in June 2025
Join us on a luxury Arctic cruise with Ponant cruises, the Polar specialists—and enjoy best rates. Sailing on a five-star Polar cruise yacht with cutting-edge technology and eco-credentials, we shall experience, up close, the Arctic at its most exuberant: ice-choked fjords, soaring icebergs, tundra flowers in bloom, and wildlife in its natural habitat: Beluga whales, […]
Join us at Twickenham in August to see New Zealand and South Africa, the heavyweights of world rugby, play in an historic fixture. This hotly anticipated match will form part of both teams’ final preparations for the Rugby World Cup two weeks later. Having won six Rugby World Cup titles between them, these two powerhouses […]
Manhattan’s midtown has long been labelled the engine room of New York. After all, this is where the heart of the business district meets Broadway, clearly a marriage of convenience. In midtown you are never far from an iconic skyscraper such as the Empire State or the Chrysler Building and a great show off Times […]
The K Club, or to give it its full title, the Kildare Country Club, is the most renowned golf resort in Ireland, and we are delighted to have special CountryClubuk rates for our Members to stay for luxurious relaxation and the best of sport in this 550-acre estate on the River Liffey. Our golfers can […]
Dublin is one of Europe’s most attractive city breaks—easy to reach, vibrant, sophisticated, friendly, affluent, historic, literary, rugby and Guinness mad … and a marvellous place to explore by foot. It bursts into life for St Patrick’s Festival each March with fireworks, parades, street theatre, traditional Irish music and dance, so if the idea of […]
The Dorchester needs no introduction. One of the most desirable places in the world to stay, it has stood, resplendent on its famous site on Park Lane, overlooking Hyde Park, since 1931, entertaining Royalty, premiers and presidents, heroes and film stars with its perfect combination of style and substance. Spacious and elegant, each room features […]
Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel
Hotel Metropole Venice, best rates for this celebrated, privately owned five-star overlooking the Lagoon: steeped in rich history and unique style, every inch a baroque ideal of the Italian city: where Vivaldi wrote ‘Four Seasons’ and Thomas Mann wrote ‘Death in Venice’
Venice’s historic private palazzo hotels are uniquely charming and offer some of the most unusual places to stay in the city. One of the best, and most original, the stylish Hotel Metropole on the Riva, overlooking the Lagoon, is one of the rare private hotels in Venice that is rated five-star—and it is a celebrated, […]
Everybody has heard of Hampton Court Palace. It is synonymous with King Henry VIII, said to be his favourite palace. What fewer people know is that he built a rival palace only five miles away, near Weybridge, named Oatlands, for his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. In 1540 the marriage was annulled and Henry secretly […]
The Ritz Restaurant is one of the most beautiful in the world, and the cuisine is Michelin Star. Pure Louis XVI in style, with lofty frescoed ceiling and gilded statues, it is lit by glittering chandeliers and daylight from the tall west windows overlooking the terrace, Italian garden, and London’s Green Park. Members and their […]
The Villa & Palazzo Aminta is the elegant former family palazzo of the Admiral of the Italian Navy, Francesco Capece, and is now one of the Leading Hotels of the World as well as our hand-picked five-star hotel in Stresa, the small, sleepy Italian town on lovely Lake Maggiore. Villa & Palazzo Aminta stands in […]
Events, Rail journeys, Sport & Social Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events
Take the British Pullman to Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons for a Festive Lunch with Wines: two world class events in one, Chef Blanc’s Two Michelin Star cuisine and Belmond’s luxury British Pullman train: fully booked and event successfuly concluded
We are delighted to invite you aboard the iconic Belmond British Pullman train for a memorable pre-Christmas event—a five-star rail journey from London to Oxfordshire to enjoy a Festive Three-Course Lunch with Wines at Chef Raymond Blanc’s Two Michelin Star Restaurant Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons. This is a great opportunity to start your Christmas festivities […]