A summer worth staying for
The Ascot Occasion
Few events capture British summertime quite like Ascot. With its blend of high fashion, long-standing tradition, and world-class racing, it’s a highlight of the social season. Where Ladies Day hats are often just as eye-catching as the horses themselves. It’s the kind of day that calls for a little extra effort, whether that’s dressing up, raising a glass, or simply soaking up the atmosphere.
If you’re making a day or night of it, The Crown is just a short canter away. A place to settle in, unwind, and carry on the occasion in comfort and style.
A Sussex Summer
Sussex really comes into its own in the summer months, with a calendar full of cultural moments and seasonal favourites. Glyndebourne’s celebrated opera festival runs from May through to September, drawing crowds for its world-class performances and long, leisurely intervals on the lawns. Ardingly Antiques Fair brings together collectors and curious browsers alike across a handful of summer weekends, while the Lexus Eastbourne Open serves up top-tier tennis by the coast.
Make a proper escape of it and stay at The Griffin Inn or The Bull Ditchling, both perfectly placed for exploring the best of the Sussex countryside.
London’s Social Season
London in the summer has a rhythm all of its own. One that plays out across its gardens, riversides and neighbourhood parks. The Chelsea Flower Show brings a sense of occasion with its world-class planting and design, while Polo in the Park offers something a little more relaxed, with picnics, drinks, and a lively crowd in Fulham.
Stay at Aragon House and you’re right in the thick of it. Within walking distance of both, and well set up for a leisurely return at the end of the day.
Music at Kew Gardens
There’s something about live music in the open air that feels made for summer, and Kew The Music does it particularly well. Set among the gardens, it’s a week of picnic concerts where the atmosphere is just as much a part of the experience as the performances themselves. Think long evenings, good company, and music that carries on into dusk.
Stay nearby at Coach & Horses and take your time over it, no need to rush off once the last song’s played.
The Grand Finale: Wimbledon
No summer calendar is quite complete without a trip to Wimbledon. The high point of the tennis season and a fixture that feels unmistakably British. From the quiet anticipation on Centre Court to strawberries and cream on the lawn, it’s as much about the atmosphere as it is the tennis itself. Whether you’ve got tickets in hand or you’re soaking it all up from Henman Hill, it’s the kind of day that’s best not rushed.
Make a proper occasion of it with a stay at Rose & Crown or Dog & Fox, both offering comfortable rooms and a welcoming spot to return to once play has finished.
Not forgetting Long Days & Leisurely Stays…
Our Long Days & Leisurely Stays offer is all about slowing things down and making a proper break of it. Settle in for two nights of dinner, bed and breakfast. The kind of stay that’s designed for easy summer living.
Available from 1st April to 30th September, we invite you to arrive, unwind, and ease into things with a drink on us. Whether it’s a Lillet Rhubarb Rosé, a Signature Hugo G&T with Plymouth Gin, a non-alcoholic Hugo, or a refreshing pint of Estrella Damm, it’s a good way to start.
From there, it’s a comfortable room, a leisurely breakfast each morning, and dinner on one evening, all from £129 per night. With pubs with rooms in all the right places, it’s an easy way to make the most of summer.