'Spy House' experience
A chance to walk in the footsteps of WW2 generals and ‘spymasters’ in a very special offer inspired by the top secret goings-on in Latimer House in the 1940s…
'Spy House' experience
A chance to walk in the footsteps of WW2 generals and ‘spymasters’ in a very special offer inspired by the top secret goings-on in Latimer House in the 1940s…
'Spy House' experience
A chance to walk in the footsteps of WW2 generals and ‘spymasters’ in a very special offer inspired by the top secret goings-on in Latimer House in the 1940s…
'Spy House' experience
A chance to walk in the footsteps of WW2 generals and ‘spymasters’ in a very special offer inspired by the top secret goings-on in Latimer House in the 1940s…
Offer details
A luxury stay inspired by Latimer House in the 1940s
The story of Latimer House at the heart of De Vere Latimer Estate took an extraordinary direction during World War II when it was commandeered by the Ministry of Defence to be used as a top secret centre for military intelligence - and a prison for German prisoners of War. The operations carried out during this time were so highly classified, much of the information has only just come to light: and some of it is yet to be revealed.
This very special offer gives you the opportunity to stay in one of the beautiful mansion house rooms which housed the military British intelligence staff and walk the grounds where the German POWs were interrogated. You’ll also get a ‘ration’ box, a taster of Latimer pink gin (favoured by the British Generals who would toast the success of their prisoner interrogations with a pink gin cocktail). You’ll also get a copy of ‘The Walls Have Ears’ by historian Dr Helen Fry.
There’s also the option to add a 1940s-themed afternoon tea to be taken in the grand setting of the library where the high-ranking German prisoners were wined and dined.
Use the code HISTORY to book this very special package from just £99 per room, or £143 with afternoon tea.
Here's what you'll get...
- A stay in a mansion house room, likely to have been once occupied by a member of MI6 - or even a high-ranking prisoner
- A delicious afternoon tea for two in the Huntley Bar & Library: the room used by the WW2 ‘Spymasters’ to entertain and ‘befriend’ their German inmates*
- A taster bottle of Latimer pink gin: distilled using botanicals from the gardens at De Vere Latimer Estate
- A ‘ration’ box in your room, containing a selection of British and American treats, popular during the Second World War
- A copy of ‘The Walls Have Ears’ by Dr Helen Fry, a fascinating account of the top-secret work carried out at Latimer House during WW2
*Afternoon tea is an optional extra
Find out more about the classified work carried out at Latimer House here.
Location
In the heart of Buckinghamshire
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Church Lane, Chesham, HP5 1UG
Book now online or contact us quoting HISTORY
*Offer includes overnight accommodation, one ‘ration box’, one Latimer Pink Gin miniature, one jar of Latimer Honey and one copy of ‘The Walls Have Ears’ book, per room. Also one breakfast per person the option to book a ‘1940s Afternoon Tea’ to be taken in the Huntley Bar & Library. Valid on stay dates only and subject to availability. Offer is subject to promotional room and rate availability. Date restrictions will apply. All rates quoted are from rates and will vary. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, group, loyalty or negotiated rates. Additional charges may apply for extra beds in the room and will vary between hotels, please contact the hotel directly prior to arrival for further details.
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