About
Your countryside retreat
With a history stretching back to Edward the Confessor, Coworth Park stands as a unique legacy of English history wrapped in the soft, modern luxury of a most beautiful hotel.
Our hotel
Fine dining
Culinary perfection
Dining is an institution at Coworth Park, perfected to create the finest dishes from locally sourced ingredients. Executive chef Adam Smith draws inspiration from our picturesque surroundings, honouring the ingredients he uses by cooking them in a simple way that allows them to shine.
Equestrian
A new way to explore
One of the great joys of Coworth Park, on the edge of Windsor Great Park, is the 240-acre private estate that surrounds the hotel. Take to horseback to enjoy an exhilarating connection with nature, and revel in panoramic views that showcase each season in all its glory.
Spa
Be relaxed or revitalised
The epitome of relaxation. The chance to lie back, drift off and let us ease away the day. Time just for you.
Polo
Guards Polo Academy
Coworth Park’s world-class polo grounds are managed by Guards Polo Club. Internationally-renowned, the club brings almost 60 years of hosting world-class sport and polo events to Coworth Park, which is the only hotel in the UK with its own polo fields and practice facilities.
Family time
Fun for all the family
Our rural location makes Coworth Park an ideal destination for families. Children can roam freely around the spacious grounds and romp outside in the fresh air in complete safety, while grown-ups can enjoy Michelin-starred dining and our award-winning spa.
The grounds
English country beauty
Coworth Park's 240-acre grounds showcase the best of the British countryside. Here, the land itself is a cherished character, with the gardens, meadow and polo grounds inviting guests to engage with nature in ways that are enriching and restorative.
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Take a trip back in time
Our royal connections go way back. In 1066, Edward the Confessor, the last Saxon king of England, gave the land on which the hotel now stands to Westminster Abbey. The land was later repossessed by William the Conqueror for the crown.
Take a trip back in time
Coworth House was built in 1776 for William Shepheard, a prosperous East India merchant. The house took its name from the surrounding hamlet of Coworth. Between 1810 and 1893, the house was owned by three successive generations of the aristocratic Arbuthnot family.
Take a trip back in time
The Prince and Princess of Wales, the future Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, stayed at Coworth Park in 1879 and 1883 when they attended the races at nearby Ascot.
Take a trip back in time
William Farmer, who served as Sheriff of London and High Sheriff of Berkshire, purchased the estate in 1883.
Take a trip back in time
In 1899 Lord Stanley, who became the 17th Earl of Derby, bought the house and lived here for 50 years. One of the most influential men of the time, he was a keen horseman who won the Derby several times – the famous race is named after his ancestors. He was also the first person to introduce rhododendrons to the UK.
Take a trip back in time
In the 1980s, Galen Weston, owner of Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason, bought the estate. It was his idea to create a polo field and village area with stables to house the polo ponies and their groomsmen.
Take a trip back in time
Following a complete restoration, Coworth Park opened as a Dorchester Collection hotel in September 2010.
Destination
Explore the best of Ascot
With all Berkshire's delights around you and Windsor on the doorstep, there’s so much to see and do when you visit Coworth Park.
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General Manager
Zoe Jenkins
My team and I are always ready to welcome you into the Coworth Park family. We all have enormous pride and passion for what we do, and thrive on making every visit truly exceptional. There's nothing better than seeing our hotel full of guests, all having a wonderful time in the countryside.
Executive Chef
Adam Smith
I'm passionate about letting familiar flavours shine in reimagined and unexpected ways, combining classics dishes with modern touches and layers of personal experience.
Director of Rooms
Rowan McFeat
We're committed to making all our rooms and suites just as beautiful as the countryside that surrounds them – each one a sanctuary of comfort, luxury and personalised service.
Director of Food and Beverage
Jonathan Ellson
We use the finest ingredients to make every dish into a journey through fabulous flavours – and treat each one with meticulous attention to detail. That's how we serve up a gastronomic experience beyond compare.
Global Head of Wellness & Spa
Teresa O'Farrell
We're dedicated to ensuring that you make the most of your 'me time'. It's only when we feel good about ourselves that we can be there for others, and live our own lives to the fullest.
Director of Guest Relations
Mardi Timmer
Whether you need a luxury car valet to a reservation, a special surprise, or something else, we're always on hand to help.
Head Gardener
Terri Crow
There aren't many roles where you get to work in such beautiful surroundings. So I love ensuring that guests can enjoy scenic views, whatever the time of year.
Equestrian Manager
Gemma Porter-Rawlings
Equestrian is for everyone to enjoy – whatever your ability level. We can't wait to introduce you to our beautifully bred, well-trained horses.
Get in touch with us
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