I stayed at Ascot country house once home to Churchill family with Horlicks link

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The appeal of the Scarlet Oaks room is its domesticity. Overlooking the hotel’s sweeping drive, the air-conditioned room features a super king-sized bed, two TVs, a dining table,…

Just an hour away from London, this elegant Queen Anne-style hotel is an oasis for busy city dwellers to unwind and relax. Located near the world-famous Ascot racecourse, the Royal Berkshire has served as a family home, a school, and now a four-star hotel. The centuries-old mansion was originally built as the home of former Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole’s daughter, Lady Mary, and Charles Churchill of Chalfont.

Then, at the beginning of WWI, Colonel Horlick, whose father invented the sweet malted milk hot drink we know as Horlicks, moved in and did major upgrades to the property, including adding one of the first private swimming pools and the Walled Garden.

Now, the country house is transformed into a hotel with 66 rooms and suites, and is part of the Exclusive Collection hotel group.

I checked into their Scarlet Oak room, an open-plan suite featuring a separate lounge where I unwind and relax while enjoying a glass of bubbles.

The appeal of the Scarlet Oaks room is its domesticity. Overlooking the hotel’s sweeping drive, the air-conditioned room features a super king-sized bed, two TVs, a dining table, a working desk and a bath with Aquavision TV.

Listening to Smooth Chill jazz music on the Ruark radio, I made myself at home to fully enjoy a countryside escape full of comfort and charm.

The exterior of the hotel has a typical sense of British manor-house character, but the interior is a mix of modern luxury and Revival designs with natural wood panelling, sash windows, polished brass lighting, and high-end home appliances.

Apart from the history of the property, the Royal Berkshire is a wedding venue favourite for the soon-to-be-married. They hosted a Wedding Experience Day at the weekend during my stay, and I had a nose around the ceremony rooms. The event space is decorated with white and pink floral bouquets and draping tulle, a romantic backdrop where the couple says ‘I do’ before they head out to the gardens.

The property is set in 15 acres of landscaped grounds…

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