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Festive
Season
2021
Join us for
the festive season at
Danesfield House
Hotel & Spa
We know how to celebrate
Christmas in style...
Enjoy the most wonderful of seasons in the heart of the Buckinghamshire
countryside with a visit to Danesfield House Hotel and Spa. Now more than ever
Christmas is a time for sharing with friends and family. Whether you join us for
festive afternoon tea with close friends or take a few days to relax and unwind
in luxury with family, we will make sure that your stay sparkles this festive
season in our magical winter setting.
John Morton Sunlight Soap Completion of Danesfield gets Danesfield
purchases the magnate, the re-build to requisitioned as a opens as
1750 estate and
renames it
1797 Robert William
Hudson
1901 how the house
stands today 1941 base to develop the
intelligence Section 1991 a Luxury
Country House Today
Danesfield purchases the of the Royal Air force Hotel
property (Reconnaissance
and Photography
Section)
Edmund Robert Mr Romaine Mrs Hornby Danesfield 2016 sees
25th
Medleycott Scott-Murry Walker FRIBA Lewis dies procured by Danesfield
1664 acquires and
builds the first
1787 of Wimpole
Street takes
1899 assists with the
re-building of the
1930 after living in
her beloved
1948 Air Ministry
and made
House
celebrating
property on ownership of property in the property for Headquarters its 25th
the site the property style of Italian several years for No.90 Group Anniversary
Renaissance (Signals) as a country
house hotel
History of the House
Danesfield House that we see today was tribes who paused to hunt near by land and fish
completed in 1901 as a family home for Robert in the then untamed river. If you stand on the
William Hudson. The house is the third property crest of the bank between the present house and
to have been built within this glorious setting, the river and look west there is a steep ravine
amidst 65 acres of formal gardens with directly in front of you which is the remnant
outstanding views over the River Thames and of the ramparts of a prehistoric fortification.
the Chiltern Hills beyond. Robert Hudson had Because of the ample game and the discovery
inherited his fortune from his father Robert of flint within the chalk-based cliffs, the site
Spear Hudson, the Victorian soap magnate, became a settlement throughout the ages and
and manufacturers of “Sunlight” soap. His first although not named “Danesfield” until many
determination was to rebuild the property and years later, this name originated from the Danish
employed to assist the build in the style of the adventurer who made an encampment here.
Italian Renaissance was Romaine Walker, FRIBA. The next recollection of the estate is the transfer
The house was finished with such disregard of of land ownership in 1664 to an Edmund and
expense that it became an architectural show Margaret Medleycott, they built what is assumed
place, faced with locally quarried rock chalk with to be the first property on the site, known at that
imposing terraced gardens overlooking the river. time as “Medleycotts” and there they lived with
son James for over 60 years. Very little is known
Originally some 4,000 years ago, the site was
about the family and their name seldom occurs in
reputed to have been a resting place of nomadic
any local record.
In 1725 James Medleycott, or his executors, A period of agricultural depression had set in and
rented "Medleycotts" to a Mrs Morton, whose the value of land was on the wane. The house was
son John was to be the creator of the first let to successive tenants, who came principally
Danesfield house. John Morton purchased the for shooting and was eventually sold In 1897 to
estate freehold in 1750 completely rebuilding Mr Robert William Hudson who upon completion
the house and naming it Danesfield. At this of the new mansion in 1901, demolished the old
time John Morton was a Barrister appointed as house and chapel. Robert William Hudson’s work
Attorney General to Queen Charlotte, he was also was scarcely completed when he decided to sell.
a contemporary in Parliament of William Pitt, as
Following Hudson’s sale of the house it was then
MP for Abingdon (1747-70), New Romney (1770-
owned for a short time by a property speculator,
74) and Wigan (1775). The estate was not as large
Mr Hossack who passed it on a couple of years
as it is now until John Morton later purchased
later to Mrs Arthur Hornby Lewis, who made
land surrounding the property. After his death,
many changes to the interior of the building and
his widow continued to live at Danesfield for
the layout of the gardens. Mrs Hornby Lewis
some years, but eventually sold the estate in 1787
died in 1930 and because she was so attached
because of financial difficulties.
to Danesfield made the request to be buried in
The new owner was Robert Scott-Murray of the grounds, this wish was observed. When her
Wimpole Street, London, the heir to a fortune trustees found it difficult to dispose of the estate
made in the world of commerce. He rebuilt the with the deceased owner still resident, permission
house erecting a roomy building of the classical was sought to transfer the coffin to Hambleden
Georgian type, which remained standing for cemetery in 1938.
more than a century. Robert Scott-Murray
A period of financial depression led the trustees
died in 1808 and is buried at Medmenham. The
to seek permission to sell the estate. It passed
property remained with his descendants - most
to Mr Stanley Garton, who made preparations
notably his nephew, Charles Robert Scott-Murray,
to take up residence, renovating the house and
whose conversion to the Catholic faith in 1845
improving the amenities. They had hardly settled
saw the erection of a Roman Catholic Church
in before war clouds began to gather. When
In Marlow and subsequently, a domestic chapel
trouble was imminent, Colet Court School was
at Danesfield. It was Charles who diverted the
evacuated from Hammersmith to Danesfield
Marlow Road away from the river to its present
with an influx of approximately 80 boys. As war
route and constructed the foot bridge over the
proceeded Danesfield was requisitioned as a base
Henley Road that can be seen today. He died
to develop the Intelligence Section of the Royal
in August 1882 and was buried in the founder’s
Air Force (Reconnaissance and Photography
tomb of the Church he had built in Marlow and
Section) in 1941.
the estate was passed to his son.
Mr Garton moved to Kingswood and Colet Court Danesfield House Hotel opened on the 1st of July
School departed. The property remained in the 1991 as a luxury country house hotel with a charm
hands of the RAF until 1977 when it was sold to and character that cannot be compared. It is a
Carnation Foods to be used as their Corporate property with a most unusual history and when
Headquarters. walking around the grounds it is easy to imagine
the strange events that must have taken
To find out more, please visit our website place over the centuries.
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The Gardens
An impressive tree lined drive of hornbeams the invention of James Pulham of Pulham and
under the Clock Tower is the first display of Sons founded c.1830. Known for the construction
the 65 acres of parkland and formal gardens of rock gardens, follies and grottos, they also
surrounding the house. The gardens have been manufactured a wide range of garden ornaments
restored and renovated from the middle of 1989 that can be found at Danesfield, including two
until the present day, a variety of beautifully fountains, stonewalls, benches and terracotta
tendered and most unusual plantings now flourish objects. Two large terracotta urns can be seen
and can be found. Covering many parts of the in the house Grand Hall today. Pulham and Sons
house’s exterior is a masterfully pruned wisteria, work can also be found at Buckingham Palace
flowering in a purple cascade in May and June. On and Sandringham House.
walking out onto the Terrace you will see formal
gardens, consisting of towering yew topiary and A Corsican pine is another one of the more
box hedging filled with varieties of English and unique trees at Danesfield, more commonly
French Lavender, of which there are five different native to the Mediterranean and southern Europe.
varieties within the grounds. Central to this Further into the gardens, enjoy the tranquillity of
formality is a three tier fountain with a cherubim the formal Italian garden and the fine box topiary
standing on an oyster shell a top this magnificent surrounds the koi fish pond, overlooked by two
centrepiece. beautiful acers. You may notice a perfectly cut
straight line in all of the yew hedges: this is due to
Walk past two original waterfalls to our the local Muntjac and Fallow deer nibbling just as
viewpoints overlooking the Thames. The high as they can reach.
waterfalls were created from Pulhamite rock,
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Christmas Opera
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December
As Christmas fast approaches and excitement
builds join us once again for a fabulous and most
enjoyable musical performance by the beautiful
voices from Opera Kensington, a charity that
nurtures young and emerging singers.
The evening will include delightful arias, duets and
ensembles from famous operas such as Carmen,
Marriage of Figaro, Magic Flute, Mikado and many
more.
Performance 5-6.30pm (with a 20 minute interval)
followed by a festive two-course supper
£55 per person
Reservations and enquiries contact
the Events team 01628 897603 or
email events@danesfieldhouse.co.uk
Festive Packages
Indulge in the calmness and
splendour of Danesfield House
and choose from traditional,
luxury or contemporary
accommodation all set within 65
acres of beautifully landscaped
gardens this Christmas. A classic
home from home Christmas
atmosphere complemented
by a friendly welcome and
exceptional service within a
stunning setting both indoors
and out.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
2 Night Package
Arrive on the 24th December and enter the lunch from 12-2pm. After lunch relax in comfort
festooned magic of Christmas at Danesfield House. in front of the roaring open fire in the Grand
Check into your luxurious accommodation, with Hall for the Queen’s speech whilst enjoying
guaranteed check in from 3pm, and enjoy a glass homemade Christmas cake. Santa will pay a
of mulled wine and Stollen at Reception. Listen to visit with gifts and a hearty ‘ho ho ho’ to all. End
traditional carol singers in the Grand Hall with your festivities with a delicious dinner in the
a glass of Champagne from 6-7.30pm, and dinner Restaurant from 6pm.
in the Restaurant before retiring to bed.
From £699 per person for two nights
Arrangements can be made for those wishing to
attend our local church Midnight Mass service. Subject to availability based on two people
sharing a Classic Room. Supplements apply to
A sumptuous full English breakfast is served upgraded rooms
from 8-10am on Christmas morning with a glass
of Bucks Fizz to celebrate the day. Build your
appetite with a stroll in the enchanted grounds
For more information and reservations
or swim in the 20m azure blue swimming pool,
contact us on 01628 891010 or
before enjoying a glass of Champagne at your
reservations@danesfieldhouse.co.uk
table followed by our traditional Christmas Day
The Ultimate 3 Night Luxury Christmas
Getaway Package
Arrive on the 24th December and enter the After breakfast, start Boxing Day with a walk
festooned magic of Christmas at Danesfield around the grounds, seeing the River Thames
House. Check into your luxurious accommodation, from different vantage points whilst meandering
with guaranteed check in from 3pm, and enjoy a through the beautiful parkland that surrounds
glass of mulled wine and Stollen at Reception. Danesfield House or simply relax in the peaceful
Listen to traditional carol singers in the Grand ambience of the Hotel and Spa. Enjoy a glass
Hall with a glass of Champagne from 6-7.30pm, of Champagne at your table followed by lunch
and dinner in the Restaurant before retiring from 12-2pm. End your Boxing Day afternoon
to bed. Arrangements can be made for those with a history tour of the house, a property with
wishing to attend our local church Midnight Mass a most unusual history, from wartime years when
service. Danesfield was requisitioned as a base to develop
the Intelligence Section of the Royal Air Force
A sumptuous full English breakfast is served in 1941 to the fascinating families that have lived
from 8-10am on Christmas morning with a glass in the house. The tour will begin at 3pm. Dinner
of Bucks Fizz to celebrate the day. Build your in the Restaurant from 6.30pm and another
appetite with a stroll in the enchanted grounds wonderful night’s sleep concludes the most
or swim in the 20m azure blue swimming pool, fabulous end to your Christmas celebrations.
before enjoying a glass of Champagne at your
table followed by our traditional Christmas Day From £849 per person for three nights
lunch from 12-2pm. After lunch relax in comfort Subject to availability based on two people
in front of the roaring open fire in the Grand sharing a Classic Room. Supplements apply to
Hall for the Queen’s speech whilst enjoying upgraded rooms
homemade Christmas cake. Santa will pay a
visit with gifts and a hearty ‘ho ho ho’ to all. End
your festivities with a delicious dinner in the
Restaurant from 6pm.
For more information and reservations
contact us on 01628 891010 or
reservations@danesfieldhouse.co.uk
There is nothing lovelier than meeting with friends, family or colleagues in the most magical of settings. Enjoy relaxed festive dining, where a warm welcome awaits followed by simply delicious food served overlooking the magnificent wintertime gardens in the Restaurant at Danesfield House. Festive Lunch & Dinner The Festive menu will change daily and will be available throughout December* Two-course menu including coffee from £32 Three-course menu including coffee from £40 Children aged 5-12 years £20 Children under 5 years old, complimentary *Excluding 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December. The Festive menu is created daily by our Head Chef and will be available until 30th December. Prices are per person. Festive Afternoon Tea Enjoy all the delights and decadence of this quintessentially English tradition with a fabulously festive twist at Danesfield House in December.* Served within the tranquil splendour of the Grand Hall or the stunning Restaurant, our delicately handmade indulgent afternoon tea offers a delicious array of treats. *Available every day throughout December excluding 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December. £30 per person £40 per person with a glass of Champagne Children aged 5-12 years £15 Children under 5 years old, complimentary Group Bookings: 8 guests or more are required to dine in a private room and a room hire charge is applicable 13 guests or more will be offered a three-course For more information and reservations choice set lunch or dinner menu at £55.00 contact us on 01628 891010 or A menu and wine pre-order will be required for all reservations@danesfieldhouse.co.uk private dining bookings over 13 people
Whether you’re looking to hold a private party, a lavish dinner
or an intimate get-together, enjoy the flexibility that Danesfield
House Hotel can offer you with our diverse collection of
luxurious spaces. With a dedicated Event Manager on hand to
assist you with your booking, you can simply focus on enjoying
the festivities.
Private Christmas Parties & Festive Dining
Organise your own bespoke Christmas party Groups of 13 guests or more:
celebration this festive season. Dine in one of our Three-course choice set lunch
elegant private dining rooms seating from or dinner menu £55 per person
8 up to 120 guests. From theming and
entertainment to fine wines and indulgent menus Groups up to 13 guests:
our Events Managers are on hand to add sparkle Two or Three-course A La Carte menu
to the planning process. Two-course menu £32 per person
Three-course menu £40 per person
•A
menu and wine pre-order will be required for
all private dining bookings over 13 people
•A
room hire charge is applicable on all groups
For more information or to book please of 8 and over
contact us on 01628 897603 or
events@danesfieldhouse.co.uk
Enjoy Christmas Day and Boxing Day with your family and
friends in our dining room for a relaxed stress-free lunch.
Our menus offer contemporary twists on old favourites to
cater to a range of tastes, served with all the trimmings.
Christmas Day Lunch
Join us on the most wonderful day of the year!
Sit back, relax and let us do all the work!
Enjoy a glass of Champagne at your table
followed by a fabulous four-course menu with
coffee and mince pies followed by a special visit
from Santa for our younger guests. A real treat
for all the family to enjoy this Christmas Day.
Saturday 25th December
£180 per person
Children aged 5-12 years old: £90 per person
Children under the age of 5: complimentary
* Limited availability for non-residents
Full pre-payment is required at time of booking
and a menu and wine pre-order is required for
all guests by Saturday 4th December.
Boxing Day Lunch
Continue your seasonal festivities this Boxing
Day with a leisurely lunch enjoying glorious
views over the immaculately manicured gardens
and the River Thames beyond. Enjoy a glass of
sparkling wine on arrival followed by a delicious
three-course lunch, tea or coffee and warm mince
pies.
Sunday 26th December
£100 per person
Children aged 5-12 years old: £50 per person
Children under the age of 5: complimentary
* Limited availability for non-residents
Full pre-payment is required at time of booking
and a menu and wine pre-order is required for
all guests by Sunday 5th December.
For more information and reservations contact us on
01628 891010 or reservations@danesfieldhouse.co.ukNew Year’s Eve Dinner
& Package
Celebrate in style with a fabulous evening of
fine wines, exquisite food, live music,
dancing and fireworks.
Friday 31st December
Arrival Champagne and canapés, five-course dinner
£180 per person
Drinks & Canapés: 7-8pm
Dinner: 8pm
Live Music: 10.30pm
Midnight: Champagne and fireworks display in the grounds
Carriages: 1am
Dress: Black tie*
*This event is strictly for over 18’s only
*Tables will be shared for bookings under 10 people
Overnight Accommodation:
One night from £299 per person* including Champagne and
canapé reception, dinner, overnight accommodation, full English
breakfast and use of the spa facilities.
*Based on two people sharing a Classic Room (subject to
availability)
Supplements apply to upgraded rooms.
Additional nights’ accommodation rates are available on request.
For more information and reservations contact us on
01628 891010 or reservations@danesfieldhouse.co.ukFestive Treatments Winter Wind-Down
We’ve put together our favourite
winter warming spa treatments to
Spa Day £180
help you relax and stay healthy 25-Minute luxurious Caudalie Body Scrub
while enjoying some much needed 50-Minute Caudalie Fleur de Vigne
Full Body Massage
“me-time”!
2 Course Lunch in the Spa Bar with a
glass of Prosecco
Full use of Spa facilities from 9am-5pm
Available until 31st January 2022
Please note that our spa days are non-refundable
and non-transferable
Festive Couples Massage
At Spa Illuminata Danesfield House we have turned the 50
minute Festive Couples Massage into a romantic event that
will leave you starry-eyed! The perfect way to indulge together,
de-stress and connect!
£230 per couple or £250 with a glass of Champagne each
For more information and reservations contact us on
01628 891881 or spa@danesfieldhouse.co.uk
Christmas Gift Ideas
Spa Illuminata Danesfield House,
3 Month Spa Membership £600
Give that someone special a gift voucher of a
healthier lifestyle this Christmas – the ultimate
spa membership for mind, body and soul!
Spa Illuminata Danesfield House Gift
Voucher
A Spa Illuminata Danesfield House Gift Voucher
is the perfect Christmas gift! - Valid for 12 months
from the date of purchase and redeemable on all
Spa Days, treatments and Spa Boutique items.Winter Weddings
There are few destinations as enchanted and
romantic as Danesfield House Hotel during the
winter months. Arrive through the tree lined
driveway and enter into the Grand Hall. There will be
a roaring fire and sumptuous sofas to ensure a warm
and magical welcome awaits you and you guests.
We will pull out all the stops to make your winter
wedding day a memory that lasts forever.
For more information please contact our Weddings Team
events@danesfieldhouse.co.uk | 01628 897603Terms & Conditions
A 20% deposit for all Christmas residential packages is required at the time of booking to guarantee the reservation.
Full pre-payment is required 3 weeks prior to arrival.
All Christmas package bookings made within 3 weeks of arrival must pay in full at the time of the reservation.
The Oak Room cannot be guaranteed or pre-booked.
Pre-orders are required for Christmas Day & Boxing Day lunch 3 weeks prior.
Any amendments may incur additional charges.
Cancellation
Cancellations received prior to 3pm, 3 days prior to arrival, will receive a voucher to the total value of
monies paid, valid for 3 months.
Cancellations received with 72 hours of arrival will receive a voucher to 80% of the total value of
monies paid, valid for 3 months.
Cancellation must be received in writing.
If the Hotel is closed for the date or dates of your stay due to restrictions imposed by the Government as they
may deem necessary, a full refund will be offered.
Further Conditions
Bookings must be made in advance for the Restaurant and Spa facilities, including the pool and gym.
All prices are inclusive of VAT, unless otherwise stated.
To the best of our knowledge all information is accurate at the time of being published, however prices and
terms are subject to change without notice.
When children are staying with accompanying adults, extra bed(s) will be placed in the room (prices on request).
We have limited number of rooms where two adults and two children can be accommodated,
so not all room types can accommodate an additional bed.
Hotel Enquiries: 01628 891 010 | enquiries@danesfieldhouse.co.uk
Spa Enquiries: 01628 891 881 | spa@danesfieldhouse.co.uk
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