London Luton Airport
London Luton Airport to Ascott House
Wheels down at London Luton Airport, then on to Ascott House. The transfer covers 22.6 miles via the A505, M1 and A5: about 35 minutes in clear traffic. Free on-site car park and bicycle parking. Pre-booking strongly recommended at weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. Architects associated with Ascott House include George Devey. Opening: mid-March to early November, Tuesday to Sunday plus some Mondays; house afternoons only, weekends only mid-September to late October. The Woburn Hotel is about 21 minutes from the house for lunch or the night. UK AIP lists runway 07 at 2,162 m by 45 m, grooved asphalt. On a similar run from the airfield, Chenies Manor House is about 36 minutes away.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur is with the handling team at Signature Aviation before the aircraft blocks on. A luxury people-carrier is ready, with room for the luggage. Expect the A505, M1 and A5 for most of the drive. At Ascott House the car takes you to the visitor entrance, then waits. For departure, the car brings you back to London Luton Airport in about 35 minutes, timed to the slot.
- London Luton Airport to Ascott House35 min, 22.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Free on-site car park and bicycle parking.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukPre-booking strongly recommended at weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukArchitects associated with Ascott House include George Devey.
Source: wikidata.orgUK AIP lists runway 07 at 2,162 m by 45 m, grooved asphalt.
Source: aurora.nats.co.ukLeopold de Rothschild remodelled a 17th-century farmhouse from 1874; given to the National Trust in 1947.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukCollection includes paintings by Cuyp, Gainsborough, Reynolds and Stubbs, plus Han Dynasty Chinese ceramics.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukOver 30 acres of gardens including the Venus, Dutch and Lynn Gardens.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukAscott House is Grade II* listed.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from London Luton Airport to Ascott House?
About 35 minutes (22.6 miles) via the A505, M1 and A5 in clear traffic.
Can the car come to the aircraft?
Signature's FBO FAQ lists ramp-side vehicle access among its services.
What if the flight time changes?
The chauffeur follows the flight and the handling agent's updates, and moves the meeting time to match.
Also worth a look
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- Ascott House: a chauffeured day
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- London Luton Airport to Hatfield House
- London Luton Airport to Wrest Park
- London Luton Airport to The Woburn Hotel
- London Luton Airport to Knebworth House
- London Luton Airport to Henlow Grange
- All private jets
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
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- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.