Danesfield House Hotel and Spa

About

As you approach the tree-lined drive that winds beneath the striking Clock Tower, you’ll be in awe of this immense setting. The gleaming, whitewashed exterior of Danesfield House sits overlooking the River Thames between Henley and Marlow and the Chiltern Hills beyond, amongst 65 acres of the most impressive landscaped gardens. Purple wisteria climbs the walls of the building while the wonderful scent of lavender wafts among the grounds. Pretty fountains and waterfalls make Danesfield Gardens so quintessentially English while the Italian Garden adds a touch of the Mediterranean.

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Bedrooms and suites at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa

Brimming with history, Danesfield House was once home to the Intelligence Section of the RAF. In 1901 the house was re-built as a family home for Robert William Hudson, and in 1991, it first opened its doors as a hotel.

There are 60 stunning rooms and suites to choose from, some with four poster beds or freestanding baths, and some with their own balcony and views across the Thames. There’s a welcome mix of both traditional country house style rooms and more contemporary design to choose from. Huge windows capture the mesmerising scenery and luxurious furnishings dress the rooms beautifully.

Dining at Danesfield House

Before taking dinner, soak up your surroundings and suppress pre-dinner hunger pains with a drink in the chandelier-clad Grand Hall with the Gallery, the sun-lit atrium, the comfortable cocktail bar or, in the warmer months, the sun-drenched Terrace.

Enjoy one of the finest views of the River Thames and the Chilterns from Danesfield Hotel’s Orangery. Here, Executive Chef, Matthew Edmonds and his team celebrate seasonal English ingredients turning simple local produce into well executed modern British cookery. The Orangery is open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Or discover an unforgettable dining experience in the refined elegance of The Oak Room, where Executive Chef Matthew Edmonds curates an exquisite seven-course tasting menu, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients. Each course is a celebration of culinary artistry.

The Orangery consists of three areas used at different times of the day and according to the seasons. Lunch is served in the restaurant from the 'Orangery Lunch Menu' and the 'House Menu' Monday to Saturday 12.00 until 14.30 and from the 'Sunday Lunch' on Sunday 12.30 until 14.30. Dinner is served in the restaurant from the 'Dinner Menu' during dinner service hours only. Hotel residents can enjoy room service from the ‘House Menu’ from 12:00 until 22:00 with last orders at 21:45. Cater for dietaries.

Spa Illuminata Danesfield House

Step into a wonderful world of relaxation at Spa Illuminata Danesfield House, where you’ll find all the facilities you need and a full list of treatments to keep you occupied for several hours. If the gym, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, poolside steam room and sauna aren’t enough, the VIP Double Treatment Suite, Nail Bar and Pedicure Suite are sure to tempt you into some indulgent pampering.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 60

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
1. Classic Room B&B	from £279.00 to £439.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
2. Superior Room B&B	from £329.00 to £489.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
3. Deluxe Room B&B	from £379.00 to £539.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
4. Junior Suite B&B	from £479.00 to £639.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
5. Duplex Suite B&B	from £579.00 to £739.00 per room per night (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Bedrooms
Disabled Parking
Ramp / Level Access - Ramp to main entrance on request

Catering

Banqueting
Bar
Bar meals
Cafe
Cater for vegetarians
Meals served all day
Restaurant
Room Service
Serve breakfast
Serve evening meal
Serve lunch
Special diets catered for

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - No minimum age, all welcome. (No under 5s permitted in the Spa)
Cot
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Food/bottle warming available
Highchair

Establishment Features

Accept coach parties
Available for wedding receptions
Central heating throughout
Children aged 12yrs+ welcome
Children aged 5+yrs welcome
Conference facilities
Dogs welcome
Event venue
Garden/patio for guests' use
Hot Tub
Interconnecting Rooms
Ironing facilities
Licensed for civil marriages
Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
Night porter
Number of Bathrooms - 49 in bedrooms and 8 in the hotel
Open Christmas
Open Fire
Open New Year
Pets accepted
Pets welcome
Pre-school children welcome (0-4yrs)
Public Telephone
Real log/coal fires
Separate guests' lounge
Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
Wireless Internet Access - Complimentary.

Leisure Facilities

Bar
Fitness facilities close by
Golf Course close by
Gym
Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
Indoor pool
Other sporting facilities
Sauna
Swimming Pool
Tennis court

Parking & Transport

Car parking
Coach parking
Free parking
On site parking
Railway station within 5 miles - Henley on Thames and Marlow

Payment Methods

Apple Pay accepted
Delta accepted
JCB accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
PayPal
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

Celebrity connection
Country house
Film or TV location
In countryside
Non smoking establishment
Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Room / Unit Features

Air conditioning some rooms
All rooms non-smoking
Baths all rooms
Broadband
Colour television in all bedrooms
Four poster beds available
Ground floor bedrooms available
Ground Floor Room(s)
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Internet access all rooms
Ironing facilities in most rooms
King sized bed some rooms
Modem point in all bedrooms - Some bedrooms
Non smoking rooms available - All non-smoking
Queen sized beds some rooms
Radio in all bedrooms
River view some rooms
Safe all rooms - Some bedrooms only
Shaver Point/s
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
Telephone in all bedrooms

Specialist Features

Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
Marketed as gay friendly
Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
Short breaks available
Special provisions for lone female travellers

Travel & Trade

Commission/net rates apply
Group discounts available
Min group size numeric qualifier - 7 rooms
Room/unit allocations available
Wi-fi available

Special Offers

Vouchers for gifts and experiences

Includes vouchers for the Spa, Hotel Breaks, Afternoon Tea and Sunday Lunch.

Monetary gift vouchers available from £50.

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Monthly Walking Tours of Danesfield's Gardens in 2025

Enjoy an informative 1-hour tour of Danesfield's magnificent 65 acres where you will discover the numerous unique plantings, the Italian garden, rare c1900 Pulham Stone monuments and the Danesfield Iron Age Hillfort.

The tour will be followed by a 45-minute talk about the hotel's history as RAF Medmenham . The talk and tour will be presented by Head gardener, Dave Brown.

Timing: 13:30 – 15:00pm

Wednesday 5th February
Wednesday 5th March
Wednesday 2nd April
Wednesday 7th May
Wednesday 4th June
Wednesday 2nd July
Wednesday 6th August
Wednesday 3rd September
Wednesday 1st October
Wednesday 5th November
Wednesday 3rd December

£10.00 per person (children under 12 years free of charge). Reservations are essential due to high demand. Pre-payment is required, non-refundable and non-transferable.

Enhance your experience with a delightful cream tea for just £10 per person, this offer is available exclusively to those attending our Walking & History Tours.

Lunch and Afternoon Tea may be reserved through the hotel. All bookings are essential and can be made by calling 01628 891010 or emailing events@danesfieldhouse.co.uk

Private tours are available on request.

Appropriate outdoor footwear is required and please note that there is no wheelchair access around the grounds due to steps, tunnels and inclines.

Tours are limited to 30 people. To book and reserve your place and find out more information call 01628 891010 or email events@danesfieldhouse.co.uk

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Luxury Lovers One-Night Package

Danesfield House is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

If being pampered and doing very little is your idea of a rejuvenating break away, here is the ultimate in luxury.

Picture yourselves spending the weekend soaking up the views of the River Thames and Chiltern Hills beyond, strolling around 65 acres of manicured gardens, walking The Thames Path, browsing local boutiques, drinking Champagne and dining at our gourmet Restaurant.

A hearty-cooked breakfast and seasonally inspired dinner is served in The Restaurant, alongside smaller plates available in the Bar. Spa Illuminata Danesfield House is equipped with pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym and offers signature skincare treatments and relaxing body therapies.

Waiting for you on arrival will be Rose petals adorning your bed, Chocolate strawberries to tantalise your tastebuds and a chilled bottle of Champagne!

The best thing about the Danesfield House is that it offers something for everyone to do during every season.

Package includes:

•           Three-course dinner from the Danesfield Dinner Menu
•           Full English breakfast
•           Rose petals on arrival
•           Chocolate strawberries
•           Bottle of Champagne
•           Full access to the Spa facilities from check-in at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00
•           Late check out until 12pm (subject to availability)

From £439 per room per night.

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Bucks
Fantastic Afternoon Tea
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
We have visited Danesfield a number of times for special occasions and have enjoyed afternoon teas and lunches in the Oak Room restaurant and always been pleased with our visit. Our son gave us a... Read full review
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Family
Very disappointing stay
Sunday, 29th June 2025
This was a very disappointing stay at this run down hotel … we were on the 3rd floor the lifts were broken and our room had no aircon they gave us a very noisy old fan that kept us awake at night... Read full review
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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Couples
You will not be disappointed. Wonderful visit
Thursday, 3rd July 2025
What a fantastic Hotel. Joined a tour of the grounds, which was wonderful, then a talk, by Peter on the part the Danesfield played in WW2 when it was taken over by the RAF. We then had an amazing... Read full review

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Danesfield House is mid-way between Henley and Marlow on the A4155.

Public Transport Directions

Bus

There are two local bus services between High Wycombe and Reading that travel via Marlow and Henley. Bus numbers 800 and 850. We have a bus stop directly outside the bottom of the drive.

Train

The nearest local train services are:

Marlow (7 min drive) - London Paddington (1 hour journey) via Maidenhead

High Wycombe (20 min drive) - London Marylebone (25 minute journey)

Maidenhead (20 min drive) - London Paddington (34 minute journey)

Henley (5 minute drive) - London Paddington (1 hour 10 minutes journey) via Twyford