Somewhere to stay: The Grove, Chandler's Cross
A country-house hotel in sprawling grounds in Hertfordshire
The Earl of Clarendon's old pile, The Grove, in Hertfordshire, is set in 300 acres yet lies just 18 miles from London's Hyde Park. It has everything, including a world championship golf course, one of the country's best spas - housed in the old stable block, with a black mosaic pool - an outdoor pool, and croquet in the old walled garden, plus an Ofsted-inspected kids' centre and a choice of three restaurants. The Grove has broken away from the chintz and intimidating service so often found in country house hotels to become a chic and stylish retreat with 227 rooms, the all-time best being the suites in the main 18th-century house.
Rates start at £295, visit www.thegrove.co.uk or call 01923 807807 for more information.
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