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Having heard the incredible history of the estate and the Stonor family, you’re probably now planning to find a time to visit and, just in case you need any more incentive, we’re going to sha..
Stonor Park is a magnificent manor house in stunning parkland set in the heart of the Chiltern hills, it also boasts an incredible history stretching back over the last 850 years. We are incre..
There are some fabulous events taking place over late summer and early autumn and if you are planning a visit, there really is something to meet everyone’s tastes. Food and fashion feature pro..
Polo is the oldest equestrian sport: the first games played in Persia (Iran) date back to the 6th century BC and were used as part of military training The first Europeans to play polo were Britis..
Dame Maggie Smith, who portrayed Violet Crawley so brilliantly throughout, never watched an episode of Downton Abbey. Dame Maggie said that she didn’t want to spot all of the mistakes that she..
Sir Robert Sawyer, the ancestor of the Earl of Carnarvon, purchased the Highclere estate in 1679. He was to become the Attorney General and his descendent, Henry Herbert who inherited the estate i..
“At Blenheim I took two very important decisions; to be born and to marry. I am content with the decision I took on both occasions.” Sir Winston Churchill commenting on the home in which he spent ..
Stonehenge has just been voted Number One in the list of the top 20 places to visit in the UK, as revealed by the TV programme, Britain’s Greatest National Treasures. It is probably the world..
Being the star on the large and small screen offers plenty of reason to visit the Chilterns and Cotswolds, but if you look around, the countryside itself offers the very best reason to come...
A warm welcome to Henley on Thames. The Humphreys team feel very lucky to be based in this beautiful riverside town because whatever the season, the town and surrounding countryside are England at..
You will receive the warmest of welcomes at Chavenage House in Gloucestershire, and you will feel as though you have travelled through history as the secrets of the house unfold...
We can't guarantee cucumber sandwiches with the Queen but there are some wonderful royal experiences to enjoy..
A second welcome to Danesfield House. The gardens and Spa at Danesfield definitely deserve an episode on their own...
Welcome to Danesfield House, a beautiful country house hotel set in 65 acres between the lovely market towns of Henley on Thames and Marlow...
Jerome K Jerome, author of Three Men in a Boat, said “I often thought I could stay a month without having sufficient time to drink in all the beauty of the scene.” However long you have, Hurley is..
The Humphreys team feel very lucky to be based in this beautiful riverside town because whatever the season, the town and surrounding countryside are England at its best…and there is very g..
From music to sport, fast cars to sailing in Cowes Week, the English Season is a wonderful combination of English eccentricity and world class sporting prowess...
If you are a classic car lover, September is the month to be in the UK. Many of the world’s most beautiful classic cars will be on display in two of the most stunning settings in the English count..
We are delighted to be sharing a very special event with you – Swan Upping, the annual census of the swan population. The origin of Swan Upping was a primarily ceremonial event from the 12th ..
Phyllis Court was created as the social and sporting headquarters for the river. This vision has been wonderfully realised and it is so very appropriate that this elegant headquarters is in Henley..
Boaters and blazers, Pimms and champagne, world class athletes and luxury river cruising - watch the highlights of the year..
The Humphreys team love visiting England's stunning stately homes and our recent trip to Chavenage House, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire was a real treat Chavenage is not only a beautiful Elizab..
The English social season starts in March with the wonderful Cheltenham Festival and usually finishes with the Goodwood Revival in September. We are going to share some of the fabulous events that..
Welcome to Danesfield House, a beautiful country house hotel set in 65 acres between the lovely market towns of Henley on Thames and Marlow, and the perfect base for a visit to Henley Regatta. ..
Food is a huge passion for so many of us living the countryside, whether we are growing it, foraging for it or eating it in one of the many fabulous Michelin starred restaurants. There is..
One hundred years ago falconry was almost extinct in Britain. Using birds of prey to kill for food had been replaced by other methods, but gradually there has been a revival and we have developed ..
Welcome to Hurley! Some of you might know Hurley as the creator or rather eye catching surf gear, but to us it’s a beautiful village just a few miles downstream from Henley on Thames. The rive..
Henley Royal Regatta is the most famous regatta in the world and is the perfect combination of British eccentricity and world class sport. For a glorious 5 days, thousands of spectators flock ..
The 165th Boat Race in April 2019 was another fantastic display of sheer grit and determination as the Oxford and Cambridge crews gave their all in this annual battle on the Thames. The Cambridge ..
Sir Paul Getty remarked that the opening of the cricket ground at his beautiful Wormsley Estate, when both John Major, the prime minister, and the Queen Mother joined him for tea in his pavil..
Henley Regatta is one of the most wonderfully English events and there are a number of ways to make the most of being there, although it’s not always obvious which to choose. If you choose to ..
The Duke of Beaufort hosted the 70th Badminton Horse trials at his beautiful estate in Gloucestershire in 2019. The event attracts the elite of the equestrian world and tens of thousands ..
One of the wonderful decisions to make when travelling to England is where to stay, and one of the delights of the countryside is the choice beautiful country house style hotels that are oozing wi..
At the heart of the Hambleden Valley, nestling in the heart of the Chilterns is Hambleden Village. Many visitors use the village as the starting point for fabulous walks exploring the Valley. ..
Phyllis Court Club is a traditional private members club in the heart of Henley on Thames. This elegant historic mansion is set in 18 acres of land with lawns sweeping down to the river. I..
First held in 1839, the Regatta proved to be so successful that it expanded from one day to two the following year. As the Regatta’s popularity has grown, it has continued to expand and since..
Windsor is not only a beautiful riverside town, it proudly boasts of royal connections for over 1000 years, although it was William the Conqueror who made full use of it’s strategic position ..
The Problems and Solutions of working with Concierge Companies We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first time or starting to work with one..
The Problems and Solutions of Working with a Concierge Service: Part Four We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first time or starting..
The Problems and Solutions of Working with a Concierge Service: Part Three We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first time or startin..
The Problems and Solutions of Working with a Concierge Service: Part Two We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first time or starting ..
The Problems and Solutions of Working with a Concierge Service: Part One We think that caution is a very natural emotion when working with a concierge company for the first time or starting ..
As you can imagine, this is a difficult question to answer, as there are many types of concierge services available, many offering different services -Lifestyle Family requirements Vet..
Countryside concierge at it's finest. The champagne is flowing, the best rowers in the world battle for supremacy and the Henley does the English Season in style..
What would the perfect day out in the English countryside include? Of course, the answer to this question completely depends on your interests and the style of travel you enjoy. Some vis..
What to Consider When Arranging Your Ideal Getaway If you have never spent time in the English countryside before, it can feel as intimidating as planning a trip to another country. What should yo..
It’s clear to see why the major cities of the world are such popular tourist attractions. They feature iconic attractions (for example the Tower of London or Buckingham Palace in London or the Eif..
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