De Vere Wokefield Estate
De Vere Tortworth Court
De Vere Latimer Estate
De Vere Beaumont Estate
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
De Vere Horsley Estate
De Vere Cotswold Water Park
De Vere Cranage Estate
Intro
A story of heritage and vision
The story of De Vere is a very British one; tales of democracy, royalty, education and religion, are interwoven into its hotels’ rich history.
At its heart, sits a collection of country estates and ancestral family seats that have stood the test of time - each with a long tradition of welcoming and entertaining guests, from Winston Churchill to King Edward VII.
Today, these historic country estates and houses have been enhanced to accommodate a 21st Century way of living and working and are complemented by inspiring event spaces – including The Grand Connaught Rooms in central London.
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Investing for the future
Our ongoing multi-million pound investments continue to place the historic mansion houses at the heart of our hotel estates, and De Vere now operates over 260 meeting rooms, over 1,800 bedrooms, as well as luxurious spa amenities, located around London, the south east and the Cotswolds.
Feel free to have a browse of our book and take a tour through some of the stunning transformations that have already taken place.
Reserve
The De Vere Reserve experience offers the very best of De Vere: attentive, personal service and thoughtful touches within atmospheric mansion house surroundings.
De Vere Estates combine iconic buildings and contemporary, heritage–inspired interior design to creates a harmonious sense of modern luxury.
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De Vere Beaumont Estate
At the heart of Beaumont Estate, just south of Windsor, sits an 18th-century mansion house, a chapel, 75 event spaces and a Georgian white house.
A recent refurbishment has seen its elegant bedrooms renovated, including luxury suites in The White House, a new restaurant & bar and the Pantry coffee lounge.
Many of the estate’s event spaces have also been renovated and updated with Smart Space technology, including the state-of-the-art Hanover Suite with space for up to 700 guests, the Hanover Lounge and the iconic 19th-century Chapel, with the addition of new executive lounge, The Pantry, completing the project.
In the grounds, garden sculptures have been commissioned, with outdoor Wi-Fi also added.
De Vere Wokefield Estate
There has been an estate at Wokefield since the first house was built in the 1560s for the wealthy Plowden family.
A multi-million pound refurbishment has seen the elegant Mansion House completely transformed, as have the meeting and event spaces at the new Hub in Wokefield Place and the characterful Lincoln and Palmer suites in the mansion. Whilst a new reception, the Pantry coffee shop, a new restaurant, bar and Whisky Lounge, and a refreshed gym & pool area completed the project.
Outside, a specially commissioned parliament of hares create a sculptural centrepiece in the grounds along with the addition of outdoor Wi-Fi.
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De Vere Tortworth Court
With a history dating back to the 11th century, the estate at Tortworth has been the ancestral seat of the Ducie family for 350 years and counting.
A multi-million pound refurbishment of the Mansion House is now complete, which includes the renovation of the bedrooms and the creation of 11 new luxury suites. The Courtyard rooms are also undergoing a renovation in 2022 and the spa & gym have been refreshed along with a number of the hotel’s 14 events rooms including the impressive Victorian conservatory, The Orangery, and the Victoria and Kitchener rooms.
In the extensive grounds you’ll find a Victorian arboretum of note, contemporary garden sculptures and fast outdoor Wi-Fi.
De Vere Latimer Estate
One of Britain’s most secret homes, because of its connections with WWII, the mansion house at De Vere Latimer Estate dates back to 1838.
A multi-million pound refurbishment has seen the estate transformed, with 31 deluxe rooms, the new 1838 Restaurant and Bar along with an outdoor dining courtyard, the Huntley Bar and The Library. Many of the estate’s 27 event spaces and bedrooms have also been refurbished, including those in the modern Mews and Waterhouse wings, and the grand Cavendish Suite in the heart of the Mansion House.
In the grounds, outdoor Wi-Fi has been added alongside sculptures commissioned by artist Emma Stothard.
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De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
In the heart of London’s West End, between Covent Garden and Holborn sits the Grade II* listed De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.
Over the years this famous venue has hosted some of the world‘s leading politicians, royalty and celebrities in its 37 event spaces.
At the heart of the building is the Grand Hall: a hugely impressive space with cavernous, arched ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling and dramatic chandeliers.
Outside, on the 5th floor, an exclusive roof terrace commands amazing views of some of London’s most famous landmarks, across the rooftops of Covent Garden.
De Vere Horsley Estate
Set in the green and pleasant heart of Surrey sits De Vere Horsley Estate: a turreted masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture, once home to aviation pioneers the Sopwith family, and later Ada Lovelace: the mother of modern computer programming and coding.
The bedrooms, bars and public spaces in the Mansion House have been painstakingly renovated and restored to create some beautifully elegant spaces, with original architectural features fully-preserved and revered.
The addition of the modern Horsley Place and the renovation of the estates original stables has created contemporary spaces and bedrooms that effortlessly combine with the 19th-Century charm of the Mansion House.
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
In the heart of one of the most beautiful corners of the UK, you’ll find the Cotswold Water Park: a network of over 150 lakes supporting wildlife and nature reserves. At its heart is De Vere Cotswold Water Park: is a stunning lakeside building hewn from Cotswolds stone and gleaming glass.
Step inside and you’ll find light, airy and contemporary lakeside spaces, bedrooms and family apartments, many of which command lakeside views – and are enjoying a refurbishment throughout 2022/23.
With its spa and waterside restaurants, it’s a wonderful sanctuary for families and couples looking to escape the everyday; and makes for an inspiring destination for meetings and events.
De Vere Cranage Estate
De Vere Cranage Estate is a true rural retreat today, tucked away in a peaceful corner of Cheshire. Designed by celebrated British architect Lewis Wyatt, red brick, warm yellow sandstone, and pretty green lawns wait to greet you at this handsome building.
Here, 21st-century style complements the rich heritage of the building; creating an eclectic mix of historic and new. Inside you’ll find restored and refurbished bedrooms, comfortable lounges and atmospheric, buzzing bars and restaurants.
When the barometer is set to fair, the outdoor terrace is one of the finest places in the area for outdoor drinking, eating and meeting.