The lord giveth

Beaverbrook (Leatherhead)

GETAWAYS • Surrey Hills

There’s an undeniable sense of awe as you approach Beaverbrook, a sprawling English country estate in the Surrey Hills that’s hosted travelers and spa guests since 2011. The manor home still retains its classic sense of glamour, although you can also stay in one of several buildings around the grounds, each with its own quirky charms. (I stayed in the Garden House, a leisurely stroll from the main house and the Coach House Spa.)

While at Beaverbrook, there’s as much or as little to do as you please. The estate shares space with the exclusive Beaverbrook Golf Club, where guests can also partake in tennis, fencing, and croquet — I skipped these for a walk through the woods, which I’d recommend particularly if you visit in summer or fall.

The spa is a top attraction, especially the serene outdoor pool, where servers arrive with water and towels as soon as you sit down. I opted for a sound bath massage in the recently opened shepherd’s hut, a remote spa outpost in the middle of a grassy field.

The allure of an English country house hotel is that you never have to leave, not even for meals. Beaverbrook’s culinary offerings range from high-end Japanese dining to British comfort food. My favourite meal was breakfast at the Garden House Restaurant, served outside on the patio with views of the surrounding hills. –Emily Zemler

→ Beaverbrook (Leatherhead) • Reigate Rd • weekend rates from £806.