An ‘Orangery’ was a building frequently found in the grounds of large fashionable residences from the 17th to 19th century, with a classical architectural form, like a greenhouse or conservatory
The name reflects the original use of the structure as a place where citrus trees were over-wintered in tubs under cover. This enabled the plants to survive harsh frosts and thrive in the sun’s warmth through the expanse of glass.
The present site is geographically recognized as ‘Danes Field Camp’, the site of a prehistoric hillfort. The current neoTudor style house was completed in 1901 for Robert William Hudson, son of Victorian soap magnate, Robert Spear Hudson and designed by architect W.H. Romaine Walker.
A remodelling of the house took place during the 1920s, with the addition of formal terraced gardens to provide a grand setting for the house. In 1941, Danesfield was requisitioned by the Air Ministry for the RAF to set up a Joint Service Imagery Intelligence Unit (IMINT) and became RAF Medmenham, specializing in aerial photographic intelligence. Danesfield House was to IMINT what Bletchley Park was to Signals Intelligence (SIGINT).
Following the War, the property was bought by the Air Ministry to become the divisional headquarters for No.90 Group RAF Signals The house became officers’ accommodation and the Grand Hall was the officers’ mess.
In 1977, the RAF sold Danesfield House to Ca Foods for their corporate headquarters. A later, following a sale to private owners, a of extensive renovation began and in July Danesfield House opened as a luxury country house hotel.
S T A R T E R S
Citrus Cured Sea Trout
Dill Lemon, Sourdough
Leek and Potato Soup
Confit Leek, Smoked Potato, Truffle
Smoked Ham Hock & Mustard Terrine
Bone Marrow Emulsion, Mushroom, Brioche
Tuna Takati
Avocado, Wakame Seaweed, Soy Caramel, Cucumber
M A I N S
Roast Turkey
Confit Leg, Parsnip Purée, Confit Carrot, Pigs in Blanket, Fondant Potato, Sprouts, Sage
Herefordshire Beef Rump
Maitake Mushroom, Grilled Gem Lettuce, Black Garlic, Mustard Cream
Pan Fried Sea Bass
Fregola, Shrimp, Girolles, Beurre Blanc, Tarragon, Caviar
Garden Herb Gnocchi
Butternut Squash, Sage, Seeds, Runner Beans
A discretionary service charge of 12 5% will be added to all bills. Should you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please speak with your server
Sprouting Broccoli
Shallot Caper Dressing
Fine Beans
Aioli, Almonds
Truffle Creamed Potatoes
Buttered British New Potatoes
Christmas Pudding
Brandy Sauce
Carrot Cake
Cream Cheese, Walnut, Parkin, Spiced Carrot, Orange, Marigold
Salted Caramel Tart
Hazelnut Granola, Mascarpone Ice Cream
Selection of Cheese Chutney, Quince, Crackers (£5.00 Supplement)
Selection of Coffees & Petits Fours 6.50
Two Courses 45.00
Three Courses 55.00