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The Connaught is a five star luxury hotel situated between Grosvenor Square and Berkeley Square in exclusive Mayfair, London.

Originally named The Coburg, but renamed The Connaught in 1917 after Queen Victoria’s third son, Prince Arthur, the first Duke of Connaught. Later, in 1935 the hotel was ran almost like an English private house, under the management of Rudolph Richard offering the ultimate in comfort and service.

The hotel was acquired by the Savoy Group in 1956. In March 2007 the hotel was closed for major redevelopment work and reopened in December. With further redevelopment to be finished in 2008.

Astonishingly since 1897, there have only been six general managers of The Connaught, and this has helped this fine establishment remain one of the most special places to stay while in London.

The hotel is available for weddings and other special events.

The Connaught,
Carlos Place
Mayfair
London. W1K 2AL
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 7070

Official Site

The former site of a royal residence, the InterContinental Park Lane, offers an excellent position ‘twixt Mayfair and Knightsbridge and commands views of another royal residence, Buckingham Palace.

Neo-classical and contemporary designs fuse to create a comfortable and stylish location from which to see the best of London.

Featuring "simple rustic dishes" from acclaimed chef Theo Randall, the restaurant of the same name won the "Italian Restaurant of the Year" in the 2008 London Restaurant Awards.

The InterContinental is available for events including wedding functions.

1 Hamilton Place, Park Lane
London
W1J 7QY

Tel: +44-20-74093131
Fax: +44-20-74933476

Official Site

Nutfield Priory, which dates back to 1872, is an idyllic country mansion set high on Nutfield ridge and enjoys breathtaking views of the Sussex and Surrey countryside. This imposing country house features Victorian lounges and open fires alongside a health and leisure club with swimming pool and gym. The Spa offers a selection of health and beauty treatments.

Events and Weddings at Nutfield Priory

Nutfield Priory is available to hire for events and as a wedding venue.

Nutfield Priory History

The original mansion was built sometime between 1849 and 1854, when Thomas Fowler Wood owned the land, this was added to in 1855-59 for Henry Edward Gurney.

Nutfield Priory Hotel and Spa
Nutfield Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 4EL
Tel: 0845 072 7485
Fax: 0845 072 7486
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Langshott Manor is a beautifully restored 16th century manor house set in a secluded country lane only eight minutes from London Gatwick Airport.

With elegant interiors featuring exposed beams, polished oak panelling and log fires, the Manor and surrounded by three acres of stunning gardens and an ancient moat. Sumptuous bedrooms and suites are decorated with individual artwork, featuring solid wood furniture, stylish fabrics and spacious, marble bathrooms plus the award winning Mulberry restaurant. It is easy to see why Langshott Manor is one of Surrey’s highest rated hotels.

Langshott Manor is also available to hire as a wedding venue for an exclusive use wedding celebration.

Langshott Manor,
Langshott
Horley,
Surrey,
RH6 9LN
01293 786680

Langshott Manor

Wonderfully located in Bagshot between Ascot, Sunningdale and Wentworth, the Pennyhill Park Hotel is only 45 minutes from the centre of London.
Featuring the award winning Latymer Restaurant and Michelin rated Michael Wignall, the hotel offers excellent dining along with an ‘Al Fresco’ area overlooking the Victorian herb and rose gardens

Set within 123 acres of rolling Surrey parkland, the hotel makes a secluded country house retreat. It has it’s own world class rugby and football pitch, a 9-hole golf course, jogging tracks and walking trails along with an award winning Spa.

It’s location and facilities have made it the hotel of choice for the England Rugby team, who used it under Sir Clive Woodward, and who have recently signed up again with the hotel until 2012. Mercedes-Benz used it for the location of their advertisment featuring Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as they raced around it’s grounds. It has also appealed to other famous faces including; Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake.

Weddings at Pennyhill Park

The Pennyhill Park makes a wonderful wedding venue, from intimate ceremonies right up to lavish 160 guest affairs, the Pennyhill Park is an excellent wedding venue.

Pennyhill Park Hotel & The Spa,
London Road,
Bagshot,
Surrey
GU19 5EU
Tel: +44 (0) 1276 471774
Fax: +44 (0) 1276 473217

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The Macdonald Compleat Angler is superbly located overlooking the Thames in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. This historic hotel dates from 1640 and became a very popular and fashionable place frequented by artists and intellectuals including; Edgar Wallace, Dame Nellie Melba, J.M. Barrie, Scott Fitzgerald and Noel Coward. Today it remains a spiffy location and has welcomed the late Princess Diana, Omar Sharif, Clint Eastwood, Naomi Campbell and even HM The Queen.

The Compleat Angler was named after Izaak Walton’s book on angling, written in and around Marlow in 1653. Although the book is about fishing it paints a beautiful picture of rural England and the river.

The Compleat Angler is also close to Windsor Castle and is the ideal starting point for a walk along the Thames.

Perfectly placed for visits to Ascot and Henley.

With 64 en-suite bedrooms, along with fine-dining at the Bowaters Restaurant, which offers modern British heritage food. The Compleat Angler’s green river terraces provide a relaxing and idylicc location.

Weddings at the Compleat Angler

This lush location makes an ideal wedding venue, with stunning backdrops for wedding photos and video.

Compleat Angler Facilities

• 64 en suite bedrooms
• Bowaters Restaurant
• Conference and Meeting Rooms
• Weddings and Private Functions
• The Lawn Bar and Grill
• Boat Hire

Macdonald Compleat Angler,
Marlow,
Buckinghamshire,
SL7 1RG
Tel: 0844 879 9128
Fax: 01628 486388
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The New Park Manor Hotel & Bath House Spa is one of only a select few luxury hotels set in the New Forest National Park.

King Charles II built New Park Manor In 1666, and it became his favourite hunting lodge on his return from exile in France.

There are 24 bedrooms including three four-poster rooms and guests have full use of the Bath House Spa.

Spa Facilities

Spa facilities include; a sanarium, sauna, steam bath, hydro-spa pool, six seat hot tub, Kniepps foot bath, Klafs Experience showers, 16 metre swimming pool, juice bar.

Weddings at the New Park Manor

New Park Manor is licensed for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies and has a choice of three marriage ceremony rooms to chose from.

New Park Manor,
Lyndhurst Road,
New Forest,
SO42 7QH
Tel: +44 (0) 1590 623467

One of London’s and the world’s most celebrated hotels, The Dorchester is located in the heart of Mayfair on Park Lane, overlooking Hyde Park. Within walking distance are the luxury shopping areas of Knightsbridge, Bond Street and London’s famous theatre district.

The Dorchester Hotel opened on 18 April 1931. It was created by Sir Malcolm McAlpine and Sir Frances Towle. During the Second World War, because of it’s modern construction, it gained a reputation as a safe place to stay. Since then, The Dorchester has seen numerous famous guests including:
Winston Churchill, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Julie Andrews, Kim Basinger, Warren Beatty, Yul Brynner, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Cruise, Judy Garland, Johnny Depp, Dame Edna Everage, Charlton Heston, Nicole Kidman, James Mason and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Peter Sellers and Kenneth Horne both died while staying at this Mayfair hotel.

Events and Weddings at the Dorchester

The Dorchester is a celebrated events and wedding venue, with 12 private dining rooms that can accommodate between five to 1,000 people.

The Dorchester
Park Lane,
London
W1K 1QA

Telephone +44 (0)20 7629 8888
Facsimile +44 (0)20 7629 8080
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Sitting enviably between Knightsbridge and Kensington opposite the ‘Queen’s Gates’ to Hyde Park, The Gore is a classic English boutique hotel. Since 1892 The Gore has been an elegant and romantic hotel with a lot of character. With ten deluxe rooms including the largest, the ‘Tudor Room’ which will take you back through the centuries. Other highlights include the uber-romantic ‘Venus’ room which was once graced by Judy Garland. It also features an engraved gilt wooden bed which was owned by the actress and singer.

The Gore has recently been extensively renovated with a £2.5 million facelift. Its wonderful location close to the Royal Albert Hall and twixt Kensington and Knightsbridge combined with a fabulous ambience, makes The Gore a great place to stay while in London.

The Gore
190 Queen’s Gate
London
SW7 5EX

Tel: +44 20 7584 6601
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Location, Location, Location – the St Martins Lane Hotel has it in abundance. A lavish urban spa situated in Covent Garden, near the West End theatres and close to Leicester Square. St Martins Lane is a wonderful invention of hotelier and designer Philippe Starck and architect Anda Andrei.

Opened in 1999 to much acclamation the St Martins Lane is a stunning blend of modern and baroque. St Martins Lane is also home to the highly acclaimed Asia de Cuba restaurant.

St Martins Lane Hotel
45 St. Martin’s Lane
London
England
WC2N 4HX
Tel. +44 (0) 20 7300 5500
Fax +44 (0) 20 7300 5501
Reservations US 800 697 1791 UK 0800 634 1444
Reservations International 00800 4969 1780
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