Beaverbrook  

On the edge of the Surrey Hills in Leatherhead, this quintessentially British country house sits close to Box Hill and family hotspots like Chessington World of Adventures. A short drive takes you toward London attractions while the estate keeps a restful, countryside feel. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, it blends country escape with easy access to the city.

An opulent yet homely House with original features and modern touches. Expect 56 individually decorated rooms across the main House and the cosy Garden House (18 rooms in The House, 11 in the Garden House). Highlights include 1920s colonial flair at the Parrot Bar, a Japanese Grill, and sweeping Surrey Hills views. The Garden House sits by a walled kitchen garden and wild meadow and serves an Anglo-Italian seasonal menu.

Full-service spa with massages and facials, plus indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub. Sauna, steam room, fitness centre, arcade/game room, library and a playroom for kids. Free valet parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge and laundry/dry-cleaning on site. Room touches include iPod docks, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Wake up to Surrey Hills mornings and stroll through the estate’s kitchen garden.

Three meeting rooms for events. Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout and high-speed internet options. Onsite valet parking and luggage storage make arrivals smooth.

Four on-site spots to eat and drink, from The Garden House’s Anglo-Italian seasonal dishes to a Japanese Grill and the atmospheric Parrot Bar. Bar/lounge service and limited-hour room service are available. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily (weekday and weekend times vary) for a fee.