When it comes to sporting estates - Stoke Park Country Club is not only the UK’s first, but its finest. Serena Templeton pays a visit
What better place to enjoy the finer things in life than at a country club surrounded by glorious parkland, lakes, historic gardens and monuments.
Stoke Park is Britain's foremost 5 AA Red Star Hotel, Spa and Country Club, the UK’s ‘first of its kind’ resort established in 1908. Now, more than a century later, it provides a unique offering combining the traditions of an exclusive Members’ Club with the best of today’s sporting, leisure, entertaining and hotel facilities.
Alongside the 49 luxury bedrooms and suites, the stunning grounds hold a 27-hole Championship Golf Course, originally designed by Harry Colt at the start of the 20th century and now enhanced with an ‘All-Weather’ range and indoor swing studio. Also on the estate, is a state-of-the-art 4,000 square foot gymnasium with Star Trac equipment complete with fitness, Hot Yoga and group cycling studios.
Combine all of the above with the spacious indoor swimming pool and a resplendent 13 tennis courts - 6 grass, 3 indoor and 4 floodlit artificial clay - and you have the dream location for keep-fit lovers. A case in point - Stoke Park attracted tennis superstars Juan Martin del Potro and Alexander Zverev to their sell-out Boodles Tennis Tournament. The past year has also seen the top-to-toe refurbishment of holes 1-18 on the Stoke Park golf course, with 19 to 27 set to be completed by April 2018.
But if sporting pursuits are not top of your wish list - you can still enjoy the bars, lounges and exquisite restaurants including Humphry's, Fine Dining which has an impressive 3 AA Rosettes.
For guests keen to chill back and relax - there’s nothing easier than to watch your troubles fade away as you relax in the spa garden with the Scandinavian sauna and outdoor hot tub. All of this is within the 14 acres of private gardens which makes for a wonderfully secluded getaway.
Nick Downie, spokesperson for Stoke Park adds: “We always aim to exceed guests’ expectations and provide world class service and facilities. Whether you’re a member, staying in the hotel, visiting for a Spa Day or enjoying a company golf event, there are many facets of the estate to enjoy.”
For more information about memberships available, contact the team on + 44 (0) 1753 71 71 79, email membership@stokepark.com or visit www.stokepark.com
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