History

Few guests who visit Latimer House have any inkling of its secret past and yet its role during the Second World War has now been recognised by Historic England as being on a par with the code-breaking at Bletchley Park.

Raphael Herzog, General Manager at De Vere Tortworth Court, shares his best tips on how to get the team back together and looks at the benefits of teambuilding to help reconnect, re-align and help reach those end of year goals.

The enchanting story of a classic English manor house with a dramatic and turbulent past

A reception for 1,500 guests, a ball for 1,000, or a conference for several hundred delegates; a big event needs a grand space.

The story of De Vere is a very British one; tales of democracy, royalty, education and religion, interwoven into its hotels rich history.

Painstakingly and sympathetically restored, refurbished and updated for the 21st-century, Wokefield House is an inspiring place to enjoy the De Vere Reserve experience.

Set amidst acres of Surrey parkland, De Vere Horsley Estate has history and heritage at every turn.

The Mansion House: Latimer House offers an exhilarating mix of historical intrigue and contemporary hotel elegance, of intimate corners, grand spaces and warm, welcoming De Vere Reserve service.

Situated on the southernmost edge of the beautiful Cotswolds in the heart of 30 acres of rolling countryside, Tortworth Mansion House is a truly majestic country house hotel.

Welcome to the White House at the heart of De Vere Beaumont Estate, where historical intrigue and contemporary hotel elegance mingle beautifully with warm and welcoming service.

There is something deeply nostalgic about the stately homes, manicured lawns and country estates of Britain. Once the preserve of royalty and the landed gentry, they offer a unique insight into British history with their rich and sometimes chequered past.

From it's beginnings as a deer park, to the mansion house we see today, De Vere Wokefield Estate has enjoyed a notable past with many fascinating owners.