Short Summer Stays at Cowdray House

Welcome to Cowdray House

Summer at Cowdray House is a magical time. With warmer weather, light evenings, expansive grounds to enjoy and plenty to see and do, a private stay at Cowdray House is a truly memorable experience. A home to enjoy as if it was your own: ready and waiting to be filled with family, friends and laughter.

Bespoke service

Unique for every stay

22 Bedrooms

The warmth of a family home has been maintained at Cowdray House. A truly unique home and for those who stay, an access all areas experience. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a bowling alley, a tennis court, a cricket strip, a croquet lawn and a helicopter pad are all at our guest’s disposal.

Whether you desire a butler service or a more relaxed approach, pre-planned activities or to be left to your own devices, casual rather than fine dining, or a carefully refined mix, we understand that every stay is unique, and will work with you to create your own personalised Cowdray experience.

Your luxury stay includes:

Privately catered by in-house chefs
One Hour from London
Bowling Alley
Indoor and Outdoor Pools
Tennis Court
Croquet Lawn
Cricket Strip
Heli-Pad

For the Active

After fuelling your day with a continental breakfast, enjoy a fun-filled morning of pre-arranged activities in the great outdoors. From e-biking and archery, to horse riding, foraging and miles of footpaths to explore, we have an outdoor activity for everyone.

For the relaxation seekers

Following a relaxed lunch at Cowdray House, enjoy an afternoon walk down the private drive for your very own tour of Cowdray Ruins, or relax in luxury with an afternoon of spa treatments, either in your room or by the pool.

For the socialisers

The fun continues well into the evening at Cowdray House, as evening entertainment brings with it excitement in the form of cocktail-making masterclasses, your own private casino, and late-nite bowling in the in-house bowling alley. Perfect for hosting friends during your stay.

Short Summer Stays

Itinerary Inspiration

Make yourself at home

Friday Arrival

Arriving after lunch, guests will be shown their rooms, before an afternoon of refreshments served in the beautiful gardens. Relax, unwind and explore; make yourself at home. Perhaps a dip in the pool, or a game of croquet? Round off the evening with a delicious BBQ and drinks served on South Lawn as you watch the sun go down.

A day filled with activities

Saturday

Starting with a delicious continental breakfast, enjoy a morning of exhilarating pre-arranged outdoor activities, before spending a relaxing afternoon enjoying spa treatments and pampering back at the House by the pool. The evening brings with it a decadent dinner in Buck Hall, followed by cocktail-making and late-nite bowling.

The perfect restful Sunday

Sunday

Start your morning with a lazy Sunday brunch before enjoying the facilities at Cowdray House; swimming, tennis, billiards, or perhaps a leisurely morning reading the papers. Later, enjoy an afternoon tea or pitch-side picnic whilst watching Polo, before returning to the House for a Cowdray Farm Shop pizza night.

We can't wait to welcome you back

Monday Departure

Start your final day at Cowdray House with a leisurely breakfast in bed. You'll return home feeling rested and restored, having made memories to last a lifetime.

Every home comfort in our

Beautiful Bedrooms

With 22 beautifully appointed bedrooms with immaculate en-suite bathrooms, our rooms have breathtaking views over the parkland, the South Downs or west to the romantic Tudor ruins of the original Cowdray House.