Stay and play: Book a Wimbledon mini-break
From afternoon teas, to hotels with courts, here’s six tennis-themed getaways
If you didn’t manage to get tickets to centre court, take a tennis-inspired trip instead. From hotels with big screens, to tennis courts or Wimbledon Afternoon Teas, you’ll Love All of them.
The Landmark, London
A landmark London hotel is well, yes, The Landmark, in Marylebone. This grand dame is serving a Wimbledon Afternoon Tea until July 16, in its beautiful eight-storey glass atrium, in the hotel’s Winter Garden Restaurant. The tea looks fantastic, I have to say.
Visit landmarklondon.co.uk
The Nare Hotel, Cornwall
For tennis with a view, then book in to The Nare Hotel, Truro. Its tennis court has stunning sea views and the hotel also has a tennis coach for lessons. The lovely five-star country house hotel, sits right on the beach at Carne and is just about the loveliest spot I have ever seen.
Visit narehotel.co.uk
DUKES London
Divine DUKES, in London’s St James’s, will also be screening the matches for the first time, live. To go with the action, their GBR restaurant is serving special Wimbledon-themed sweets, until July 15.
Visit dukeshotel.com
Cromlix, Perthshire
For a real tennis getaway, then how about Cromlix in Scotland – owned by Andy Murray himself. The beautiful and cosy Victorian mansion is absolutely charming and comes with an outdoor tennis court and pickleball court, plus offers professional tennis coaching.
Visit cromlix.com
Boringdon Hall, Devon
With a Michelin-starred restaurant and sumptuous spa, Boringdon Hall, near Plymouth has it all. Now you can watch Wimbledon in absolute luxury, as they are showing it on a big screen, plus take a special Wimbledon Afternoon Tea with a glass of Pimm’s. Oh, take me there now.
Visit boringdonhall.co.uk
The Guardsman, London
Also in London, one of my fave hotels, The Guardsman, on Buckingham Gate, is serving a Wimbledon Afternoon Tea, until July 16, with pistachio tennis balls, Strawberries & Cream Serve and Centre Court Cup, flavoured with Pimm’s.
Visit guardsmanhotel.com