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Located near the historic town of Windsor with its magnificent castle, The Grovefield House is surrounded by a feast of attractions and activities to suit everyone, from historic buildings to sporting venues, shopping to rowing, and Legoland is just down the road. Central London is a short drive or train ride away. Here's some ideas you might enjoy:
Huntswood Golf Club is located adjacent to The Grovefield House Hotel (Please note it is not part of Classic Lodges.)
Lambourn Club championship course is within a ten minute drive.
Click here for the Tourism Office
Places to go close to Grovefield House
Burnham Beeches – 1 mile from the hotel
There has probably been woodland on the site since the retreat of the last ice age, but today’s landscape was created by people. One of the three Scheduled Ancient Monuments on the site shows that the area was inhabited as early as the Iron Age. Today Burnham Beeches is characterised by a diverse mixture of ancient woodland, wood pasture, coppice, ponds and streams, grassland, mire and heathland. The sites most prominent features are the veteran Beech and Oak pollarded trees which provide a stable habitat for many rare and endangered deadwood species. There are three self-guided trails for visitors to explore in the Beeches: the Downy Emerald Trail is the shortest at about one mile and takes around an hour; the Green Woodpecker Trail is about 2.5 miles long and takes about 1.5 hours; and the Historical Trail is the longest at five miles taking 2.5 hours. The first two are aimed at families with younger children, whilst the Historical Trail is probably better suited for more seasoned walkers.
Pinewood Studios - 9 miles from the hotel
The home of world class film, television and commercial production and post production facilities, and within easy reach of The Grovefield House Hotel. The Studios provide facilities for major national and international film production, filmed television, studio television recording, the filming of commercials and post production sound services.
Dorney Lake –3 miles from the hotel.
Dorney Lake is a modern world-class rowing and flat-water canoeing centre set in a spectacular 450-acre parkland near Windsor. It is the venue for the Rowing and Kayak events in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. Constructed and privately-owned by Eton College, it is managed by Dorney Lake Trust, the registered charity which operates the Lake site.
Cliveden –less than 1 mile from the hotel
Magnificent formal gardens overlooking the River Thames, and once the exclusive haunt of the rich and famous, Clivedon is now owned by the National Trust. It includes a stunning series of formal gardens, each with its own style and character, a celebrated parterre and magnificent Italianate mansion (now let as a private hotel). There is an outstanding collection of sculpture and statues from the ancient and modern world, spectacular views and enchanting walks through woodland and along the least spoilt stretch of the River Thames. Once the glittering hub of high society, Clivedon was home to the 'fabulous Astors' and infamously associated with the Profumo Affair.
Hughenden Manor –10 miles from hotel
The country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli. Enjoy a glimpse into the private life of the most unlikely Victorian Prime Minister, through fascinating memorabilia, personal belongings, furnishings and paintings . Recreation of the colourful gardens designed by Disraeli's wife, Mary Anne including Woodland walks with views of glorious Chilterns Countryside. Hire free Tracker Packs to help you explore the woods and gardens.
Windsor Farm Shop
Situated on the edge of Home Park, this lovely farm shop has been created out of some Victorian Potting sheds. The farm shops sells a good selection of Duchy of Cornwall Produce and is a small local specialist supplier.
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