Luxury accommodation near Royal Ascot
Exuding elegance, and amazing hats, racegoers trot gracefully down to the posts for this glamorous annual equine event, panning out over five exciting days in June.
Thanks to Queen Anne, who correctly surmised that Ascot was a bit of prime flat land that would make a truly awesome race ground, the venue has been home to race events for the last 300 years. Alongside a daily Royal Procession, energetic bandstand singing and world-class racing, there are food and drink outlets selling everything from Champagne to hot dogs, and a range of events for children like face-painting and pony rides. Book one of our luxury self-catering cottages near Ascot and enjoy having an off-site base for recharging in comfort and style.
Thanks to its handy location just to the west of London, and not far from Heathrow Airport and several major train stations, Ascot is easily accessible to visitors all dressed up to the nines. The dress code invites guests to go for an individual yet stylish look, and there are detailed guidelines for each enclosure. Having designer headgear has long been a crucial part of the Royal Ascot look; expect to see sprigs and stems, angled toppers and elegant fascinators, but don’t forget to keep your peepers peeled to the track when the horses get the go-ahead!
Mulberry Mill
Billingshurst, West Sussex, UK
There’s something special about Mulberry Mill; a luxury country home on the River Arun that's close to the South Downs in West Sussex, on the edge of Billingshurst.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,450 per short break
Pets: Two pets are welcome
Features: Canoes for the river, football table, fishing is available year round outside of April and May
Distance: Approx. 25 miles from Royal Ascot as the crow flies
Mill of Arun
Billingshurst, West Sussex, UK
With a tranquil spot on the River Arun, Mill of Arun is a luxury country home with a hot tub and kayaks in West Sussex; a magical four-story space for families near Billingshurst.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £3,295 per week, £2,495 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, two kayaks for the river, table football in the games room, fishing is available year round outside of April and May
Distance: Approx. 25 miles from Royal Ascot as the crow flies
Figgy Court
Billingshurst, West Sussex, UK
A 700-year-old grain barn in West Sussex, Figgy Court is a luxury couples’ retreat with a riverside hot tub that affords a slice of country living on modern terms in Billingshurst.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £1,095 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Distance: Approx. 25 miles from Royal Ascot as the crow flies
Cadence
A 1970s sci-fi film was the unlikely inspiration for architect-owned retreat Cadence; an award-winning luxury country house in pretty Petworth, on West Sussex's poetic South Downs.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £5,495 per week
Pets: Two well-behaved pets are welcome
Distance: Approx. 28 miles from Royal Ascot as the crow flies
Ariabelle
Iping, Midhurst, West Sussex, UK
Found at the end of a sweeping drive, Ariabelle is the ultimate luxury country house, affording a spa-like stay with a lavish indoor pool in West Sussex's glorious South Downs.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £19,250 per week, £15,450 per short break
Pets: Pets are considered on prior agreement
Features: Indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, steam room and sauna, gym and bar
Distance: Approx. 29 miles from Royal Ascot as the crow flies