Coworth Park

The feeling that nothing is too much trouble was palpable from the moment we pulled up outside Coworth Park. The car was whisked away, bags too, and we glided into the handsome mansion building without a care in the world.

Part of the prestigious Dorchester Collection (who own the likes of The Dorchester in London, Le Meurice in Paris, The Beverley Hills Hotel, and more), Coworth Park is a stunning country house hotel tucked away in Berkshire countryside near Ascot. Well-known for its country pursuits, it’s home to an impressive equestrian centre and is considered one of the world’s very top destinations polo, no less. There’s clay shooting and falconry to enjoy, fish and swan-filled lakes to stroll around, tennis to be played, and acres upon acres (240 in total) of pristine parkland to explore, but our plans were a little less energetic.

If it’s a restorative winter break that you’re craving; Coworth Park ticks all the boxes. The lobby alone is a seasonal ode to the natural world; when we visited, a beautiful display of tumbling autumnal flowers and fruits took centre stage, as a fire gently flickered in one of the several cosy and elegant lounges. Outside, a large, heated terrace is fully equipped with twinkling fairy lights, squishy seats, and luxurious blankets, with views over the pretty gardens and croquet lawn…

Review continued here. Published November 2023 on Essential Surrey & SW London