Could This Be The Best Place To Have A House Party?

Hound Lodge, the countryside retreat set on the 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate is designed to make you feel right at home. A traditional 21st Century hunting lodge with a private butler service; - don’t mind we do. Its plush but impeccably curated interiors, at the hands of interior designer Cindy Leverson, welcomes guests perfectly into its setting and most certainly lives up to its name as ‘The most luxurious dog house in the world’. The best part, though, is that the entire lodge can be rented out for exclusive use, making it a contender for the best house party venue ever.

So what happened when you arrived?

On arrival to the lodge we were welcomed by the friendliest, blush-cheeked gentlemen named James, the head butler who kindly relived us of our weekend holdalls and coats, and ushered us to the fireplace, were we sat on plumped armchairs and were presented with a slice of delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake and tea.

The bedroom was furnished to perfection, again making you feel straight at home; with its understated beauty and grandeur you never felt out of sorts. The luxurious bathroom exuded a spa-like quality. It included twin sinks, a power shower and the most brilliant bath to unwind in. The room also included complimentary home-brewed whiskey in the finest of glassware, accompanied by melt-in-the-mouth homemade shortbread. Utterly delightful!

Not forgetting the butler bell, yep, you heard right! Each room has its own butler bell whereby you may call upon a butler to your room and request anything you wish... totally fabulous!

Tell us about the pre-dinner drinks.

Pre-dinner drinks were served in the drawing room by the fireplace, we were offered a selection of delicious canapés and fantastic champange in beautiful coupes.