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How I turned left at the M25 to discover a luxury urban oasis at The Grove

Luxury
Simon Britchfield
8 October 2024

Grandeur, golf and a gastronomic extravaganza combine at The Grove in Hertfordshire, a gem of a getaway destination just a stone’s throw from Britain’s busiest motorway. 

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The Mansion is one of two accommodation areas at The Grove in Hertfordshire

On the peaceful, winding road up to The Grove, it’s hard to believe that only five minutes ago I was being overtaken by thundering 70mph juggernauts on a four-lane motorway.

Just 18 miles from central London, this unexpected oasis is set among 300 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, and the imposing hill-top property boasts 214 rooms and suites across the Mansion (which dates back to the 16th century and has been home to the Earls of Clarendon) and the contemporary West Wing.