The Luxury Travel Directory

iNew Forest is an independent guide to the New Forest National Park. With an emphasis on sightseeing, cycling and picnic spots, iNew Forest is useful resource for anybody who wishes to discover and explore this National Park.

The iNew Forest is an independent guide to the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England and offers amongst other things a guide to New Forest Accommodation from boutique Bed and Breakfasts to luxury hotels, like the exclusive Chewton Glen hotel.

Providing an indispensable and definitive collection of New Forest Hotels, New Forest Bed and Breakfasts and New Forest Cottages to help make your stay in this National Park even more enjoyable. iNew Forest also have articles on helping you relax and unwind while walking, cycling, horse riding or even practicing Tai Chi Chuan in this ancient Royal hunting preserve.

iNew Forest also provides a New Forest events calendar and also articles on the history of the New Forest, a New Forest Business directory and New Forest weddings.

iNew Forest
PO Box 7102
Burley
RINGWOOD
BH24 9DW

iNew Forest – The Independent New Forest

New Forest Resources

• Sightseeing chauffeur tours of the New Forest
• Beaulieu
• National Motor Museum Beaulieu
• Beaulieu Abbey
• Palace House Beaulieu
• Hampshire Chauffeur
• Southampton Chauffeur Tours and Cruise Transfers

It doesn’t get much more British than this: Blenheim Palace, the birthplace and ancestral home of Winston Churchill. Set in Woodstock in Oxfordshire, Blenheim Palace is a magnificent country house, and the only non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title “palace”.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site – Blenheim Palace is set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by the legendary Capability Brown. The palace was originally intended to be a gift to the 1st Duke of Marlborough as a reward for his military triumph against the French and Bavarians. It was built between 1705 and 1722 and it makes a fantastic location to visit.

Functions and Weddings at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace offers the most extravagant setting for a wedding ceremony and reception or private function. The Orangery, with its private entrance and terrace overlooking the Italian Garden provides a stunning daytime and evening venue for up to 180 guests.

"have an evening reception evening in the Palace’s magnificent State Apartments. Dance on the Water Terrace and announce your departure with fireworks over the lake with blazing torches lining the drive."
Source – The Independent’s 50 Best Wedding Venues.

Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1PX

Telephone: +44(0) 1993 811091
Website

Epsom Downs Racecourse is home to one of the most iconic events in the British sporting and social calendar – The Derby Festival. The two day festival of horse racing dates back to 1780 and is definitely a Great British Event.

The Derby

The Derby Stakes more often known as The Derby or the Epsom Derby, is acknowledged as being one of the most prestigious flat thoroughbred horse races in the world. The race takes place each year on the first weekend in June. The Derby is one of the five British Classic Races and is the second leg of the English Triple Crown, preceded by the 2,000 Guineas and followed by the St. Leger.

Epsom Downs houses the third largest racehorse training facility in the country.

Events at Epsom

The main building is the modern Queen’s Stand, which has breathtaking views over the famous racecourse and the beautiful Downs and London. There are seven main suites which stylishly accommodate between 10-400 guests. All rooms have balconies with views over the Epsom Downs and the City of London.

The Epsom Downs Wedding Venue

Epsom Downs was rated at no. 7 in the Independent’s 50 best wedding venues. There are five rooms licensed for civil ceremonies. The Queen’s Stand can host up to 250 guests for a civil or partnership ceremony and up to 400 for a reception. A fantastic wedding venue for anybody that enjoys a flutter.

Epsom Downs Racecourse,
Epsom Downs,
Surrey,
KT18 5LQ.

Tel: 01372 726311

Website

Epsom Derby Resources

• Epsom Derby Luxury Travel

Originally designed by Sir Thomas Fitz in 1687, the Guildhall was completed by Sir Christopher Wren. Located in Windsor High Street and only 100 metres from Windsor Castle it was chosen by Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles for their wedding in April 2005. In December, Sir Elton John and David Furnish held their civil partnership in this Berkshire venue.

According to Wikipedia this celebrated building has a small but interesting flaw in its construction: “The story is widely told that the borough Council demanded that Wren should insert additional columns within the covered area, in order to support the weight of the heavy building above; Wren, however, was adamant that these were not necessary. Eventually the council insisted and, in due course, the extra supporting columns were built, but Wren made them slightly short, so that they do not quite touch the ceiling, hence proving his claim that they are not necessary! Whatever the truth of this story, it is undeniable that, to this day, there is a small gap between the columns and the ceiling.”

As a wedding venue, the Council Chamber seats up to 120 and features royal portraits and chandeliers on loan from the Queen. The Ascot Room seats 30.

The Guildhall
High Street
Windsor
SL4 1LR

Telephone: 01628 796033
Website: www.rbwm.gov.uk

Ascot Racecourse is situated in beautiful wooded countryside adjoining Windsor Great Park, in Ascot, Berkshire.

Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, the course is closely associated with the Royal Family. Ascot Racecourse is approximately six miles from Windsor Castle, and is owned by the Crown Estate.

Horse Racing

Royal Ascot is the world’s most famous race meeting. The Royal Family attend the meeting, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage. It is a major event in the British social calendar, and the glamour of the event often eclipses the actual racing.

Events and Weddings

The Ascot Racecourse is also a major location for events. The Ascot Pavilion can accomodate up to 1100 people in theatre or banquet style. The new Grandstand provides an inspiring location and a unique venue for a wedding ceremony and as a reception venue.

Ascot Racecourse
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7JX

Tel: 0870 727 1234
Fax: 0870 460 1238

Website: Ascot Racecourse

Luxury Ascot Chauffeur Travel.

Oakley Court Hotel is an elegant country house hotel in the South East of England. This unique Victorian Gothic country house is set on the banks of the River Thames in 35 acres of landscaped gardens. It’s location in Windsor makes it within easy reach of London and Heathrow Airport.

Once owned by Lord Otho Fitzgerald, the Gothic styling and proximity to Bray Studios made it a popular film location. It was used as the St Trinians school house, a number of Hammer films and also as Dr. Frank N Furter’s castle in the Rocky Horror Show.

Today, Oakley Court is a luxury hotel and a grand wedding venue.

Oakley Court
Windsor Road
Water Oakley
Windsor
SL4 5UR

Tel: 01753 609988
Fax: 01628 637011

Website: Oakley Court

Syon Park is the London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Greater London’s last remaining ducal residence with a country estate. It’s beauty and proximity to London make it a popular film, television and photographic location and a wonderful wedding venue. Owned by the Duke of Northumberland’s family for over 400 years, Syon Park has an interesting history and heritage.

Syon Park covers over 200 acres and features Syon House, a grand house with a celebrated Robert Adam styled interior and ‘Capability’ Brown designed gardens. Syon Park has been the location for several films and television productions including Gosford Park, The Madness of King George, The Wings of the Dove, Emma, The Golden Bowl and The Avengers. Thanks to its favourable location. A stones throw from Kew Gardens and Richmond Park, Syon Park affords a fantastic Thames location.

Available to hire for luxury weddings, Syon House is a fantastic location for a grand wedding in an inspiring setting.

Syon Gardens

There are 40 acres of gardens, including an ornamental lake and 200 species of rare trees.

Corporate Hospitality and Events

Syon House
Syon Park
Brentford, Middlesex
TW8 8JF

Tel: 020 8560 0881
Tel:020 8758 1888 – Corporate Hire, Events or Wedding Enquiries
Fax: 020 8568 0936

Website: Syon Park

Syon Park Resources

• Waldorf Astoria, London Syon Park Hotel
• Wedding Cars Brentford
• Brentford Wedding Cars
• Middlesex Wedding Cars
• Middlesex Chauffeur

Warren House is one of the finest, dedicated conference, training and meeting venues in the United Kingdom. This majestic country house is situated within the M25, which makes it well suited for travel from London. From it’s commanding position on the exclusive Coombe Estate close to Richmond Park, Warren House makes a great base for team building, conferences and much more.

Warren House was built in 1884, and in the early 1900s it was often visited by royalty. Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, George V and Queen Mary, often stayed at Warren House on private visits. King Edward’s bedroom is still there, along with a magnificent ballroom, modelled on the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.

Completely restored to it’s former glory, the house has also been brought right up to date with internet and WiFi throughout, along with a slew of other features. Warren House has 3 conference rooms, 6 meeting rooms, 45 bedrooms and a host of leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool. The main dining room seats 80 people comfortably in the informal but elegant atmosphere of the former Persian Room.

The house is also available to hire as an exclusive wedding venue. Warren House have only a limited number of wedding dates available each year. Which is not too surprising since wedding parties have the exclusive use of this beautiful Victorian mansion and grounds.

Warren House
Warren Road,
Kingston-upon-Thames
Surrey
KT2 7HY

Tel: +44 (0)20 8547 1777
Fax: +44 (0)20 8547 1175

Website: Warren House

• Kingston Wedding Cars

Driving the best car in the world, Rolls-Royce Chauffeur provides a glimpse into the world of the Rolls-Royce chauffeur. With a specific focus on modern Rolls-Royces and in particular the Phantom. Rolls-Royce Chauffeur will take you there, in chauffeur driven style.

Rolls-Royce Chauffeur

In 1828, William Crockford established Crockfords of St James on the principles of fine dining, opulent surroundings and select membership. This exclusive Mayfair private members gaming club once enjoyed the patronage of the Duke of Wellington. For over 175 years the founding principles of Crockfords have been maintained in the elegant 18th century building in Curzon Street, Mayfair.

30 Curzon Street
London
W1J 7TN

Tel: 0207 493 7771
Fax: 0207 629 3257

Website: Crockfords Website