As Wimbledon fever grips the United Kingdom, a growing number of hotels and holiday homes are offering guests the chance to channel their inner tennis stars. This trend coincides with a reported surge in adult participation in racket sports, with tennis reaching record high participation levels. Travel trends also indicate a growing demand for active holidays, with outdoor activities and nature experiences ranking high among popular choices for UK travelers.
Major sporting events like Wimbledon are noted to inspire people to try new activities, influencing holiday decisions, according to Belinda Vazquez, general manager at cottages.com. Several properties are now featuring on-site tennis courts, catering to both seasoned players and casual enthusiasts.
Properties with Private Courts
Blueburrow Lodge in Dartmouth, Devon, offers a private 14-acre estate with an all-weather tennis court. The property sleeps up to 13 guests and provides complimentary racquets and balls, alongside indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a hot tub.
Congham Hall in King's Lynn, Norfolk, provides guests with complimentary use of its all-weather tennis court, set within 30 acres of parkland. The hotel also features gardens, a restaurant utilizing garden herbs, and a spa.
In Ewhurst, Surrey Hills Home offers a two-bedroom penthouse with a private tennis court, BBQ terrace, and views of the surrounding valley. This property is approximately an hour from London and sleeps up to four.
Seasyde House, a five-bedroom villa on a 150-acre Scottish estate overlooking the River Tay, includes a private tennis court and BBQ facilities. The villa can accommodate up to 10 guests.
The St Moritz Hotel & Cowshed Spa in Cornwall features tennis courts and a new mini tennis club aimed at younger guests, alongside other activities like pilates, yoga, and beach fitness.
A Country Cottage in Sussex, overlooking a golf course, boasts an enclosed garden, a heated outdoor pool, and an all-weather tennis court. This two-bedroom cottage accommodates four guests.
Finchcocks Oast in Goudhurst, Kent, is a converted Victorian oast house that sleeps up to 22 guests across nine en-suite bedrooms. Guests have exclusive use of a tennis court and a heated outdoor swimming pool.
Pattiswick Hall, a Grade II-listed farmhouse in Essex, offers a private tennis court and an outdoor pool, which is open from June to August. This property sleeps 16 guests across eight bedrooms.
Lavender Cottage in Yalding, Kent, situated on 2.5 acres of gardens and woodland, includes a private tennis court, a sunny terrace, and a woodland path. The cottage is dog-friendly and accommodates three bedrooms.
These accommodations provide opportunities for guests to engage with tennis, often complemented by other leisure facilities, as the popularity of the sport and active holidays continues to grow.