Higginson House Marlow

Higginson House is part of General Sir George Higginson’s historic Marlow mansion, Gyldernscroft. In 2022 the kitchen was rebuilt to match the original brick and flint style of Gyldernscroft and renamed Higginson House in honour of General Sir George W. A. Higginson. The owners have thoughtfully extended, restored and renovated the house designing fantastic large sociable spaces perfect for friends and family looking for a break away together. There is a large kitchen/dining room with natural stone underfoot, underfloor heating and a vaulted ceiling above. There is a large, beautiful reception room with an open fireplace and a Smart TV, the perfect spot to relax in after a busy day exploring. Retaining many of the original features of the Elizabethan manor, the original ceilings have been fully restored, stone mullion windows and original solid oak parquet flooring that has been carefully stripped back and fully refurbished with hardwax oil finish. On the first floor are two bedrooms, one with kingsize bed, en-suite facilities and a large balcony where you can enjoy the first coffee of the day or the first glass of wine in the evening. The second bedroom has a double bed and there’s a bathroom with roll top bath. The second floor has two further bedrooms, one with kingsize bed, en-suite facilities, and the other with a single bed. There is a private courtyard garden, off-street parking for two cars and a beautifully landscaped front garden.
Marlow is without a doubt one of the loveliest locations on the River Thames, set amongst the rich meadows of the river valley and alongside the woodlands of the Chiltern Hills. The vibrant Georgian market town is made up of historic streets and an abundance of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and bistros all adding to the town’s unique charm. A number of Michelin starred chefs have their restaurants in Marlow including Tom Kerridge and Atul Kochhar. The town’s most famous landmark is the suspension bridge which spans the River Thames and joins the counties of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Marlow has always been known as a fashionable riverside resort and attracted many famous people to the area. Residents of the town have included Thomas Love Peacock, Jerome K. Jerome, T. S. Eliot and Mary Shelley who finished her Gothic masterpiece ’Frankenstein’ while living in the town. Marlow is also home to one of Britain’s most premier rowing clubs which has produced many Olympic oarsmen including Sir Steve Redgrave and whose statue stands in Higginson Park. Perfect location to enjoy popular events such as Pub in the Park, Ascot, Henley Regatta, Henley Festival and Rewind Festival.