"At the time of this Hertfordshire estate’s founding, it took rather longer to travel the 18 miles from London. Today the splendid Georgian house that is The Grove — along with its attractive contemporary addition — offers all the charms of a country-house luxury hotel, an absurdly short ride from the capital. And we mean all the charms: not just afternoon tea and a wander in the garden, but everything from nature trails and spa treatments to golf, tennis, even archery." - Tablet Hotels