Latimer Estate

About This Project

A celebration of history – nicknames The Spy House because of its connections with WWII, Grade I listed DeVere Latimer Estate in Buckinghamshire, a part of The Principal Hotel Company, underwent a £7 million renovation that placed the mansion house back at the heart of the estate. Revo acted as the main contractor for this impressive project.

Situated in Latimer, among Buckinghamshire’s rolling Chiltern Hills just five miles from the M25, the refurbishment uncovered and restored many original features, as well as subtly celebrating the hotel’s connection to a secret history. Latimer Estate boasts a rich history that dates to the 16^th century when the original house held Charles I during his imprisonment. The red brick Tudor-style mansion standing today was completed in 1838 and became the temporary host of captured German U-boat submarine crews and Luftwaffe pilots during the Second World War, before becoming the National Defence College until 2006.

De Vere Latimer Estate’s biggest transformation occurred in the mansion house, where no stone was left unturned after Revo completed a full hotel fit out that included an entire rejuvenation of the hotel interior design. The refurbished original sweeping staircase with stained glass windows leads guests to 31 deluxe rooms and suites that were previously meeting rooms and offices, bringing the total number of guestrooms to 205 once Revo completed this hotel bedroom refurbishment.

Revo also launched into a complete bar fit out, restaurant fit out and commercial kitchen fit out with the creation of the new Huntley Bar. The Huntley Bar attention on the stunning views across the Chess Valley and offers both guests and locals a relaxing, stylish environment in which to enjoy a drink whilst taking in the surroundings.

The Library, a fully refurbished space in the Mansion House, radiates Victorian charm and features views of the hotel’s grounds. The hotel’s main reception has also moved to the mansion house and has undergone a full transformation with Revo completing the hotel reception area design and build.

For those booking a wedding or event at De Vere Latimer Estate, the Mansion House now provides four new-look spaces; including a traditional grand drawing room, The Cheyne, with original features that can host intimate celebrations for up to 30 guests, to The Cavendish Suite for weddings and events up to 200 guests. The full conference centre fit out, respectively added to the facilities of the Mansion House during this hotel fit out. The Cavendish Suite now offers state-of-the-art facilities that can double in size by the opening of bi-folding doors on to a new terrace that offers views across the countryside. The property also boasts 28 flexible meeting and events spaces, some of which are in the Cormorant and Mews Buildings, which sit adjacent to the Mansion House.

Antonio Campanile, General Manager at De Vere Latimer Estate commented:

“We’re very proud to have restored this remarkable mansion house back to glory; a lot of time and work has gone into this project, to ensure homage is paid to its important history. The newly refurbished bedrooms are looking fantastic and we’re already receiving excellent feedback from guests.” He continued: “As a popular venue for the meetings, conferences and private events market, the renovation was planned and designed to appeal to all our customers, whilst providing a stylish standout venue in stunning surroundings.”

The hotel refurbishment has also seen the introduction of De Vere’s first Burr & Co. coffee shop concept, where guests can enjoy high quality ethically sourced coffee, tea, juices and soft drinks, artisan cakes and pastries to take away or eat in.

The gardens will also receive investment with the addition of outdoor dining patios and sculptures, making the great outdoors an extension of the hotel itself.

Philip Basford, Managing Director, said:

“Revo are proud to be appointed as the main contractor at this prestigious and historic estate, with its Grade I listed main house. It has provided us with the opportunity to establish ourselves as a high-quality contractor to the hotels and leisure sector with proven experience of dealing with English Heritage projects. It also gave us the opportunity to show we can meet the requirements of the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Code of Considerate Practice.” Philip added: “We aspire to meet the CCS Code of Considerate Practice: Care about Appearance, Respect the Community, Protect the Environment, secure everyone’s Safety, Value their Workforce.”

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