Cowdray and Harwoods

Welcome To The Great Cowdray Ball

Cowdray and Harwoods are delighted to invite you to

The Great Cowdray Ball on Friday 30th June 2023.

A glamorous evening awaits, with a promise of supercar luxury, Michelin star dining, exceptional entertainment and the chance to stay at the exclusive Cowdray House. Get ready to dance the night away in true Gatsby-style glamour...

A Night Like No Other...

You'll be welcomed into a reception courtesy of Nyetimber, and you will indulge in a sumptuous 4 course dinner prepared by the renowned two Michelin Star chef, Alex Dilling. The event will feature an auction of amazing items, followed by an opportunity to take to the dancefloor with the swing band, Gatsby's Jukebox and dance the night away in the silent disco. You'll also have the chance to experience the luxury of a chauffeur-driven Bentley car. Throughout the evening, the talented jazz band will provide the perfect soundtrack for this bespoke and unique occasion.

In addition to indulging in exquisite food, you'll also be supporting the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex. For those looking for the ultimate experience, there is the opportunity to stay overnight, but availability is very limited. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to step back in time to the roaring twenties and experience a night of luxury and sophistication.

Limited Rooms Available

Experience an exclusive overnight stay at Cowdray House, nestled in the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park in West Sussex. Cowdray is a historic 16,000-acre estate, with exquisite, landscaped gardens, a serene lake and sprawling woodlands. Rooms are limited, so enquire now to book your overnight stay in one of the luxury double rooms, or smaller doubles.

Arrive in Style

Indulge in the ultimate luxury experience as you arrive in style at The Great Cowdray Ball, chauffeured in a magnificent Bentley. From the sumptuous leather seating to the state-of-the-art entertainment system, you'll be surrounded by sophistication and elegance as you make your way to The Great Cowdray Ball, for an evening like no other.

The Evening Awaits

Be a part of an unforgettable evening of glamour, fine dining, fabulous entertainment and supporting a charitable cause. Book now to secure your seat at this spectacular event on Friday 30th June.

Experience Michelin Star Dining

London born Alex Dilling discovered his fond admiration for food from a young age. Discovering various techniques and products throughout travel, Alex developed a curious and passionate palate from devouring the comforts of European cuisine. His culinary journey began under the legacy of Alain Ducasse at Adour in New York. Mentored and guided by the esteemed Didier Elena and Tony Esnault, Alex and his team attained two Michelin stars in early 2012. Alex's first standalone restaurant opened on the 1st Floor of  Hotel Cafe Royal - overlooking Regent Street - on 1st September 2022. The restaurant will see Alex deliver the finest ingredients taking inspiration from French classics. 

Gatsby's Jukebox Swing Band

Ready to hear modern music hits in the style of toe-tapping 1920s swing? Gatsby’s Jukebox is a professional and stylish covers band rocking live Postmodern Jukebox-style and electro-swing entertainment, transporting you back in time for a roaring experience. Their toe-tapping renditions of modern music hits, infused with the irresistible rhythms and energy of the swing era, will have you dancing the night away in true Gatsby-style glamour.

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex

The Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex fight every day to save lives. The highly skilled multi-disciplinary team operate at the very forefront of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, performing life-saving emergency chest and heart surgical procedures, deliver emergency anaesthesia and administer blood transfusions to patients suffering from life-threatening blood loss.

They can do all of this at the side of a road, on a beach, in a park – wherever and whenever you need them.

Book Your Stay

With 22 beautifully appointed bedrooms with immaculate en-suite bathrooms, the rooms have breath-taking views over the parkland, the South Downs or west to the romantic Tudor ruins of the original Cowdray House. Book your overnight stay and choose from a range of rooms and suites.

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