British socialite Tamara Ecclestone, daughter of long-time Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, was robbed of valuable jewels from her home in London, her family has confirmed.

The news was initially reported by The Sun newspaper in the UK, which said thieves entered the house through the garden, avoiding guards before breaking into safes located in a bedroom. 

Ecclestone was not in the house at the time of the robbery because she had already left for her Christmas holidays. The paper said the stolen goods were estimated to be worth around $66 million, and included a Cartier bracelet worth $106,000.

There has been no confirmation of the value of the haul from the family or from London police.

"I can sadly confirm there has been a home invasion. Internal security are cooperating with police in this matter," Ecclestone's spokesman said. "Tamara and family are well, but obviously angry and shaken by the incident."

Detective Sergeant Matthew Pountney said the crime was being treated as an "isolated burglary."

"Police were called by security within the building to three males being present inside the property and a fast-paced investigation is under way to locate the suspects and missing items," he added.