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Even the meandering private drive to this magnificent residence will leave you breathless as it begins to whet your appetite for the treat that awaits you!

Your enthusiastic and exuberant American hostess Suzy will welcome you with open arms to her awe inspiring & virtual regal home "The Manor of Hurst"!

To the left we have a very old view of the rear and to the right we have a recent view of the front.

The Manor of Hurst was built by a Richard Ward, sub-treasurer to King Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary & Elizabeth. He was a most unusual character living to the ripe old age of 97 and thereby lived during 5 different reigns! He wrote of himself:

Late supping I forswear Wine and ill living I forswear My neck and feet I keep from cold No marvel then if I be old. I am a willow not an oak I chide, but never hurt with stroke.
At the time of the "Hearth" taxation system back in the 16th century the property was assessed as having a total of 24 hearths. So it was a truly magnificent edifice of its era.



History abounds within this glorious property but you will have to coax it out of the lovely Suzy. However just as a little snippet its stables were used by Royalist troops during the Civil War!

Nestled in its own extensive acreage but a stone's throw from St. Swithins Cottage this is a home fit for a Princess!

To the left you can begin to imagine the scale of this place - what a perfect patio to host your special event on. Standing here all you see in front of you is acres and acres of gorgeous sumptuous countryside and all owned by the Manor! It is quite simply majestic.

The image to the right looks out beyond the wooden obelisk to a perfect picturesque pond. As you can see it is bordered by a lovely wall through which lies a treasure - none other than the heated pool.

Our next picture on the left has you standing at the point where the wooden obelisk image was taken but now you are looking back to where the first patio image was shot and from this view you can see how the patio is flanked by stunning architecture and a beauty of nature - wisteria.

However I expect you now want to see what's behind that wall. Well to get to the other side you have go through yet another gem of historical architecture. Just look at how beautiful this door is and it is then framed itself again by more beauty from nature - a picture within a picture!

I forgot to mention that Suzy is both a passionate and very gifted gardener but you will realise that very quickly as you stroll around this little piece of heaven.

You are only going to get a glimpse of the large heated swimming pool as an enticement to book up and experience it for real! So let's exit back onto the patio via the door to the left.

There is so much here you will not want to leave.

Imagine all the opportunities, lawn picnic with champagne or perhaps a barbecue? Whatever you chose the photo opportunities are unrivalled.

But its not all about glamour at The Manor of Hurst as Suzy is aptly and definitely our very own version of Felicity Kendal out of "To The Manor Born". Not only does she have her own kitchen garden but she keeps chickens, ducks, geese, pot bellied pigs and of course Horses to boot!

It is truly a privilege & pleasure and a joy to have Suzy on board as a partner in our "Affiliate Program" and as we are both located in the same village, less than a mile apart, we complement each other perfectly.

Now let's take you inside and tempt you further....

How about a fully catered event just for you and your girlfriends in this unbelievably sumptuous dining room?

As well as this beautiful dining room you also have access to a large kitchen complete with the quintessential Aga and a huge drawing room. However don't feel as though you have to stay in and as you are in the same village as St. Swithins Cottage you can make use of The Green Man and take up their offer of a cracking full English breakfast at only £5.00 per head and/or your evening dinner.

Pricing:

Pricing really couldn't be simpler. If you are part of a large group e.g. "Hen Party" then you simply follow the same Party Pricing model as at St. Swithins Cottage. The only addition is that dependent on the type of group but usually for "Hen Party" groups The Manor of Hurst comes with a pre-requisite of the House Butler being there at night for which there is an additional charge of £120 per night.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms:

The Manor of Hurst has a total of 6 large bedrooms, designated simply by colour, available which easily surpasses St. Swithins Cottage in terms of potential capacity and allowing for a combined total approaching 40!

1/ The Yellow Room (en-suite):
This is a very large elegantly furnished room with a super king-sized bed. The ensuite has an extra large bath with wood surround and shower head. It overlooks the expansive fields to the rear of the property. It can easily accommodate a further sinlgle. Potential capacity 3.

2/ The Pink Room (en-suite):
Comprising two single beds and an ensuite with asmaller bath to that of The Yellow Room. Potential capacity 2.

3/ The Green Room (en-suite):
This is, again, a very large elegantly furnished room with twin beds and its ensuite has a bath with shower head. It also overlooks the expansive fields to the rear of the property and could accommodate a further three sinlgles. Potential capacity 5.

4/ Bunk Room:
Again a pretty large room consisting of a double bed and bunk beds and could accommodate a further sinlgle. Although it is not ensuite its bathroom is literally next door. Potential capacity 5.

5/ Yellow Playroom:
This room could easily accommodate four sinlgles and the toilet / shower are just down the hall. Potential capacity 4.

6/ The Blue Room:
Another pretty large room consisting of a double and a single bed. All share bath and shower room. Potential capacity 3.

Taxis:

We have a huge area of secure private parking available and are 0.8 of a mile away from both The Green Man and therefore St. Swithins Cottage but if your journey necessitates transportation then our preferred carrier is Loddon Cars and a pertinent, indicative, selection of fares from The Manor of Hurst but linked to St. Swithins Cottage follow.

Please note these prices are bi-directional (with the exception of London Heathrow where the first price is pick-up from Heathrow) and need to be confirmed by you by contacting Loddon Cars direct on +44 (0)1189 321321 where you may even get a better price on the day!

IMPORTANT

Please ensure at all times when you get in contact with Loddon Cars, whether by phone or email, you state clearly that you are a customer of St. Swithins Cottage. This will ensure that you are given the correct negotiated rate.

The Manor of Hurst	Standard Car (4 seater)	MPV (6 seater)	Minivan (8 seater)
Ascot to The Manor	£28.00	£42.00	£56.00
Green Man to The Manor	£6.00	£9.00	£12.00
Heathrow to The Manor	£39.00 & £34.00	£50.00 & £45.00	£55.00 & £50.00
Henley to The Manor	£15.00	£23.00	£30.00
Maidenhead to The Manor	£15.00	£23.00	£30.00
Marlow to The Manor	£20.00	£30.00	£40.00
Reading (Oracle) to The Manor	£15.00	£23.00	£30.00
Thames Valley Park to The Manor	£15.00	£23.00	£30.00
Twyford to The Manor	£6.00	£9.00	£12.00
Windsor to The Manor	£28.00	£42.00	£56.00
Winnersh Triangle to The Manor	£8.00	£12.00	£16.00
Wokingham to The Manor	£10.00	£15.00	£20.00