Francis Fulford reviews The Savoy London, where CountryClubuk receives the best rates and a complimentary room upgrade. We believe our Club rates are the very best fully flexible rates available anywhere, saving up to £500 a night—so what are you waiting for? Read on for our independent review and details! The Savoy would surely figure […]
A stunning day-ticket fly fishery set on the edge of the secluded Surrey Hills, Frensham features six lakes of varying depth and size. Surrounded by ancient woodland, over one million gallons of water flows through the fishery each day. The result is fantastic natural fly life, and hard fighting trout all year around. They stock […]
A stylish, welcoming and tranquil retreat from the bustle of Covent Garden—and only a few minutes’ walk from the delights of the Royal Opera House—One Aldwych is a privately owned five star hotel which occupies the grand Edwardian building that was once home to the Morning Post newspaper and, more recently, Lloyds Bank. And behind […]
Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK
The Goring London: Best rates saving hundreds of pounds a night at this impeccably English, family-owned five star hotel in London’s Belgravia with Michelin Star dining room: Beloved by the Royal Family since George VI: Exclusive rates including complimentary room upgrade
The Goring has been named ‘the oldest privately-owned hotel in central London’ and it is one of our favourite London places to stay. It has been owned by the Goring family for four generations. Mr O R Goring, who opened The Goring Hotel on March 2, 1910, was an innovator of style and vision—this, after […]
Stroll into Claridge’s Hotel and one cannot help but feel elated. There’s something about the atmosphere here—not only is this a Mayfair palace from the Art Deco era, just waiting for Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn to waltz across the famous black-and-white tiled marble floor, it’s the setting for current pleasures: fine dining, music, theatre, […]
An all-time favourite with our Members, Lindeth Howe is a charming small Edwardian country house hotel once home to Beatrix Potter. It stands above the banks of Lake Windermere, a few minutes’ walk from the picturesque steamboat jetty which ferries passengers around the Lake. A comfortable, airy, four-star hotel, it offers the most delicious and […]
Can any lover of good food resist the chance to savour Raymond Blanc’s cuisine at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, and to stay the night? We think not; so we have arranged for our members to do just that. If you have an anniversary or special occasion in mind, this is an excellent place […]
Walking into The Beaumont Hotel in Mayfair is rather like walking into a wood-panelled London members’ club: five-star luxury with that exclusive club atmosphere which is so civilised and welcoming. Old school in the things that should be old school—service, style, comfort, personal welcome—and modern in the way you need it to be—smart technology behind […]
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, Friday, July 7, to Friday, July 14, 2023 and the rate is unbelievably good: successful event concluded
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 […]
What are the finest Bucket-List trips you’re longing to give—and take? We pick our favourites, from London to Venice on the Orient-Express to a luxury Alaskan cruise before the glaciers melt. These are dreams that stay with you for life. Here we list the very best. 1. Alaska Cruise The raw, unspoiled beauty of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of our all-time favourite country-house hotels, the luxurious 14th-century Calcot & Spa stands in its own private 220-acre estate only 10 minutes’ drive from HRH The Prince of Wales’s Highgrove Estate, making this an ideal manor-house hotel in which to stay when visiting the Royal Gardens, and the Cotswolds at large. It’s a gorgeous […]
Asked to name a great hotel—not only in London but the world—and most people think of The Ritz. For style, gracious living, impeccable service and social cachet, it is supreme, and one of our Members’ all-time favourite hotels—the perfect location for a luxurious stay and a celebration of any kind. And whenever you stay at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everybody has heard of the Dorchester Hotel. Most also know that it is to the world of hotels what Manchester United is to football or the Brigade of Guards to the military. What fewer people know is that it has an outstation hotel on the edge of Windsor Great Park near Ascot, named Coworth Park. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore the breathtaking scenery, the great lochs, glens, coasts and castles of Scotland in fine Edwardian style and five-star comfort aboard the Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train—and visit HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s family seat at Glamis Castle. This fabulous five-day, four-night Scotland’s Classic Splendours trip aboard The Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train, is […]
In a tranquil location overlooking leafy Vincent Square, the Rochester by Blue Orchid is a comfortable four-star hotel just minutes from Victoria’s rail and Underground stations and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. It has hosted the England Cricket Team, among others, and is well liked by our Members. Each room has […]
The legendary Old Course at St Andrews is where every golfer wants to be, and this is how to stay there, in five-star luxury overlooking the 17th fairway—in a room with a view at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa, another golfing legend! From here you have the most historic vistas in world […]
A charming four-star-plus boutique hotel in Bedford Place, in the heart of Bloomsbury, a five-minute walk from the British Museum, the Beauchamp is well liked by our Members, who have a super and exclusive Club rate including full English breakfast, complimentary room upgrade and free wifi. The hotel offers comfortable, well-equipped en-suite bedrooms and a […]
A traditional 18th-century townhouse, well liked by our Members, Blooms is in the heart of Bloomsbury on a quiet street beside the British Museum, and some rooms overlook the museum gardens. Just minutes from Covent Garden and Theatreland, and not far from the City, it is well placed for business and leisure. It has 26 […]
The former London residence of the Earl of Strathmore, father of the late Queen Mother, the Strathmore is a restored London townhouse situated on the delightful wide avenue of Queensgate, minutes from Kensington Gardens and the Royal Albert Hall. It has a unique blend of Victorian grandeur and family comfort, maintaining the style of an […]
Events, Rail journeys, Sport & Social Events, Travel Events, UK
Take the luxurious, historic British Pullman train for a sporting and social event to remember—a five-star rail journey from London to the ‘Glorious Goodwood’ Festival Race Meeting at the family seat of the Duke of Richmond, to be part of one of English racing’s great occasions, complete with Champagne, fine wining and dining: fully booked and event concluded
‘Glorious Goodwood’ has been part of the British social calendar since 1814. Set on the Sussex Downs, family seat of the Dukes of Richmond, with panoramic views across the Solent, Goodwood epitomises the English summer, offering the very best horseracing in Europe, from one of the world’s most scenic racecourses, viewed in a highly social […]
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