For those who bet on elegance
Ascot is not just a racecourse. It’s a British institution, a century-old runway where horses thunder and hats soar. Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, Ascot has hosted royalty, nobility, and stylish rogues for over 300 years. The crown jewel of its calendar? Royal Ascot, a five-day spectacle of silk, champagne, and sartorial flair.
But Ascot is more than just the races — it’s where tradition flirts with extravagance, where cashmere and gin go hand in hand.
Where to Stay — for those who never check out.
Each of these luxury hotels is within easy reach of Ascot, but none are ordinary. Think sprawling estates, velvet armchairs, rose gardens, and private spas.
Coworth Park – Dorchester Collection (Ascot). A polo field, a private lake, a spa in the meadow. The epitome of country chic. Princesses and polo players welcome.
Cliveden House (Taplow). Where Meghan Markle spent her last night before becoming a duchess. A Grade I-listed mansion with a scandalous past and an even more seductive present.
Great Fosters (Egham). A Tudor estate with topiary mazes, tapestries, and fireplaces. Ideal for those who prefer their weekends laced with history.
Heckfield Place (Hook). Minimalist eco-luxury with Georgian bones. Organic gardens, a dreamy cinema, and the kind of breakfast that deserves a standing ovation.
Barnett Hill (Guildford). The kind of hideaway where you can sip wine by a roaring fire and pretend you’ve retired young with a scandalous fortune.
Fairmont Windsor Park. Newly opened and wonderfully grand. Spa, champagne bar, and all the horsepower without the noise.
In between races shopping
WHERE TO DINE & DRINK — WHERE THE CUTLERY IS HEAVY AND THE LIGHTING IS FLATTERING.
The Drawing Room at Coworth Park. Afternoon tea served under crystal chandeliers. Cucumber sandwiches never looked so chic.
The Waterside Inn (Bray). Three Michelin stars and French opulence by the river. Run by the Roux family — and beloved by discreet gourmets.
The Royal Oak (Paley Street). A Michelin-starred gastropub with a dress code that whispers, not shouts. Expect wild game, perfect puddings, and local gossip.
The Fat Duck (Bray). Heston Blumenthal’s iconic temple of molecular madness. Not for the faint of palate.
The Bar at Cliveden. For a late Negroni before plotting your next scandal.
A Day in the Chic As Fuck Life – Ascot Edition.
- 09:00 – Breakfast in bed at Heckfield Place, linen robe mandatory.
- 11:00 – Slow drive to Coworth Park, stroll through the rose gardens.
- 13:00 – Lunch at The Royal Oak, paired with a Burgundy older than your intern.
- 15:00 – Arrive at Ascot Racecourse, fascinator just so.
- 17:30 – Champagne in the Royal Enclosure.
- 19:00 – Car back to Cliveden House, playlist on.
- 21:00 – Martini at the library bar, and a toast to good taste.
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