“A grand Gothic country house set in 4,000-acres of parkland near Fleet. Spacious rooms are light & airy with unfussy design giving a fresh contemporary vibe. Downstairs the feel is traditional & grand. Well suited to a couple's getaway and large group celebrations.”
“A grand Gothic country house set in 4,000-acres of parkland near Fleet. Spacious rooms are light & airy with unfussy design giving a fresh contemporary vibe. Downstairs the feel is traditional & grand. Well suited to a couple's getaway and large group celebrations.”
Hotel Review
Located in the North Hampshire countryside, The Elvetham is a grand country manor that has an intriguing, rich history; King Henry VIII is reputed to have fallen in love with Jane Seymour, and its setting may even have inspired Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The house is surrounded by manicured gardens and pretty park and farmland. On arrival guests are offered a map of a 5K circular walk through the local fields and farmland; a great way to get some fresh country air before soaking up the hotel’s history and sipping on a cocktail in the well-stocked bar which features fancy chairs fit for royalty.
The Elvetham caters especially well to couples looking for a relaxed break although as a word of caution, it's a popular venue for events such as weddings and birthday celebrations, which may cause noise disturbance for other guests, so check if there’s an event taking place before you book. Guest rooms are spotlessly clean and comfortable, and the restaurant serves tasty dishes in a pretty conservatory where plants hang from the ceiling.
Written by Stephanie Reed
Recommended For
- Short break
- A train from London to Fleet takes just over an hour making this an easy choice for a quick weekend getaway
- Romantic Break
- Grand and secluded with a romantic restaurant — this is well suited to a couples' getaway
- Golf
- Play a round on the nearby courses Hartley Wintney Golf Club or North Hants Golf Club
- Hotel Entertainment
- There's a croquet lawn for guests to enjoy and archery and falconry can be organised
- Great walks
- The vast estate has 4,000-acres of parkland, ideal for long walks
- Other Activities
- For a gin tasting session, visit the Bombay Sapphire Distillery
- Restaurant
- Seasonal British fare is served in the elegant Sylvanus Restaurant
- Sit-out Terrace
- Country House
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Traditional
- Child friendly
- Antiques
- Historic
- Grand Hotel
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Seasonal British fare is served in the elegant Sylvanus Restaurant
- Wifi
- Sit-out Terrace
- Meeting Room
- Bar
- Parking
- Concierge
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Garden
Activities
- Golf
- Play a round on the nearby courses Hartley Wintney Golf Club or North Hants Golf Club
- Hotel Entertainment
- There's a croquet lawn for guests to enjoy and archery and falconry can be organised
- Great walks
- The vast estate has 4,000-acres of parkland, ideal for long walks
- Other Activities
- For a gin tasting session, visit the Bombay Sapphire Distillery
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The Elvetham
This fairytale Gothic country house hotel is a popular wedding venue and couples getaway. An acute sense of history envelops the property and its parkland, untrammelled by its conversion into a hospitality venue. With few distractions, guests can revel in the natural beauty of the estate...
Originally published by The Telegraph
