VISITOR INFORMATION 01 04 07 CONTENTS EATING & DRINKING YOUNGER ONES “The four best gifts beneath the sun - love, peace and health, and honest friends”

RUDYARD KIPLING Extract from Lord Beaverbrook’s Visitor’s Book 02 05 08 WELCOME SPACES TO MINGLE THE COACH HOUSE Beaverbrook’s story is one of English high society at its most charismatic. HEALTH CLUB & SPA Its beguiling history is defined by colourful personalities, power politics and literary greats and the heritage of Lord Beaverbrook’s erstwhile residence remains interwoven within the fabric of the estate – and it’s all yours to explore and to experience its peerless luxury during your stay. 03 06 09 YOUR ROOM THINGS TO DO AROUND BEAVERBROOK

BOOK & STAY WITH CONFIDENCE All facilities will be open and adapted to comply with government guidelines. For more information please see our separate COVID-19 protocol document or contact our team. WELCOME GETTING HERE CHECKING IN AND OUT ORIENTATION If you’re driving, input KT22 8QX into your Check in is from 3pm, and check out is by You will find a Beaverbrook Estate map Welcome to Beaverbrook. device and motor to: Beaverbrook Estate, 11am at Reception, located at The House. on the final page, to help you find your To help you get the most out Reigate Road, , . Central Early check in, or late check out can be way around. There are four distinct areas of your stay, here is a booklet London - 21 miles; Gatwick Airport – 27 requested depending on availability, please at Beaverbrook; The House – the historic brimming with practical facts - miles; Heathrow Airport – 22 miles; M25 check with the Reception Team. You are mansion and erstwhile residence of Lord a full listing of what’s on offer Junction 9 – 2.7 miles. welcome to store luggage at Reception. Beaverbrook is the heart of the estate; at the Beaverbrook Estate, The Garden House – nestled beside the including things to do, where estate’s original walled kitchen garden; to eat and drink, how to make The Coach House – where original estate bookings, as well as things to cottages have been transformed into see and do nearby. Our team luxury accommodation; The Coach House is poised to cater to your needs OTHER TRANSPORT GETTING AROUND Health Club & Spa – which once housed 24 hours a day, so don’t hesitate Lord Beaverbrook’s fleet of vintage cars, to make contact by calling The nearest train station is Leatherhead, Explore Beaverbrook’s well sign-posted, now transformed into a breathtaking Reception on: with frequent trains running to and from 470- acre estate by foot, by bike or hail one London Victoria and Waterloo. Local of our fleet of golf carts to transport you spa and health club. “I am easily satisfied +44 (0) 1372 571300, taxis and Limousines can be booked via in comfort. Bikes and helmets are available and 0 from your room. Reception – we advise booking 1 hour in to borrow from The House. advance for taxis and 24 hours for Limos. with the very best”

WINSTON CHURCHILL Lord Beaverbrook’s friend & regular guest YOUR CAR BOOKINGS On arrival your car will be securely parked Contact the Reservations Team at by our valet team. If you need it during your Reception for Health Club, Spa and stay, please alert Reception and it will be activity bookings; call or book online at ready and waiting. beaverbrook.co.uk for restaurant bookings.

WINSTON CHURCHILL Your ROOM WI-FI NEWSPAPERS LOCKING UP & SAFES WOOD-BURNING Wi-Fi is complimentary in the bedrooms Available daily in our restaurants Please remember to lock your room STOVES Whether you’re residing and public areas. Please select the and Spa, feel free to place an order on your way out. You will find a safe for in beguiling sophistication at If your room has a wood-burner, it ‘Beaverbrook Guest’ network. at Reception for your favourite paper valuables in your room, pre-set to 0000. The House, stylish tranquility will be set up and ready for use, with No password is required. delivered to your room. Please input your own code as per the in- at The Coach House, or matches provided. Do call our Reception room instructions. country cottage charm at Team if you’d like it lit for you, or if The Garden House, here you need more logs. are some handy hints…

MAKING A CALL WASH & FOLD SMOKING & VAPING MINI-BAR & HOT DRINKS Mobile reception around the estate We provide a full laundry and dry-cleaning You are free to smoke in designated areas Complimentary minibars and coffee & tea is generally good. You are welcome to service. Call the Reception Team to collect outside – where ashtrays are provided. making facilities are available in all rooms use your room landline for any calls. before 4pm, and we’ll have it back to you Please don’t smoke or vape inside our in The House, and The Coach House. The Dial 9 for an outside line. the next day. If you need an iron and ironing public rooms or inside your own room. Garden House rooms have a Butler’s Station, board, please also contact Reception. where guests can help themselves to a variety of drinks, hot drinks, and snacks at any time.

SOUND & VISION FOR THE FORGETFUL DOGS Sky and Chromecast streaming is available If you’ve forgotten to pack your toothpaste, Dogs are welcome to stay in designated rooms HOUSE KEEPING for your viewing pleasure. Roberts Radios cufflinks or any other personal item, we’ll by arrangement. We provide beds, bowls, waste Your room will be cleaned every day before are in every room and Bose Sound Systems, do our very best to get a replacement to bags, bins, towels and treats for a dog night 4pm while you’re out. We also offer an which connect to your phone or iPad, are you as expediently as possible. fee. We are unable to allow your four-legged evening turndown service between 6pm and available on request from Reception. friends in The House or in The Coach House 9.30pm. If you would like us to clean at a Health Club & Spa, although they are welcome particular time, please call 0. in The Garden House Restaurant for lunch. We would appreciate it if you could keep dogs on leads when you leave your room.

W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM - PRIOR GUEST Eating & DRINKING BREAKFAST THE GARDEN HOUSE THE SNUG AT THE Breakfast is served daily in the Located in The Garden House, our GARDEN HOUSE Beaverbrook offers a Dining Room in The House and The botanical-themed restaurant serves Relax and share a beverage of your diverse range of delicious Garden House Restaurant, delicious seasonal Anglo-Italian fare. choice with your fellow guests in our dining experiences for Monday – Friday: 7am to 10.30am and comfortable Snug. your delectation. Saturday – Sunday: 7.30am to 10.30am.

ROOM SERVICE SIR FRANK’S BAR COMPLIMENTARY Available from 7am to 10pm, please call 0. Located in The House, our charmingly CAKE & TREATS Menus, including a delicious kid’s menu, idiosyncratic bar opens out onto our Visit the Morning Room for a delicious can be found in your room. elegant terrace with year-round magnificent variety of complimentary cake and treats “Good food is all the views. A light-bites menu is available. every day between 2pm and 5pm. sweeter when shared with friends”

THE JAPANESE GRILL THE COACH HOUSE DELI PRIVATE DINING CHARLIE CHAPLIN Comic genius and prior guest Located in The House, our Japanese Grill Located in The Coach House Spa, our Available for parties of eight or more, we offers elegant lunch and dinner menus. To rustic style deli serves super-food salads have a tempting choice of private dining avoid disappointment, booking is essential. and flatbreads baked in our wood-fired venues that can be pre-booked. pizza oven. Particularly popular with our young guests, it’s open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, closing at 7pm at weekends to serve early casual suppers.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN Spaces to MINGLE Meet, mingle and explore the public rooms and outdoor spaces of your stylish country retreat - with complimentary treats and cake available on tap. THE MORNING ROOM THE ITALIAN GARDEN THE TERRACE Take morning coffee with family and Discover the statuesque beauty of Enjoy a drink or a snack while feasting friends, or settle down with a good our Italian Garden, whose ornamental your eyes on the spectacular views across book in the elegant splendour of this pond sits on the same site as Lord our finely manicured estate lawns and spacious and comfortable room. Beaverbrook’s original swimming pool. gardens and the Surrey Hills beyond.

“There are no strangers

THE LIBRARY THE HOUSE LAWNS TRADITIONAL here; only friends you Browse through Lord Beaverbrook’s & PAVILLIONS WALLED GARDEN haven't yet met” original collection of leather-bound Take a turn around our finely manicured Take a stroll around the estate’s Victorian books in the quiet serenity of the lawns and stop to rest and unwind in kitchen garden, which has not outgrown its library, pleasantly warmed by a log fire W B YEATS our peaceful pavilions, situated at either original purpose, and is abundant with fruit Poet and prior guest in the winter months, or catch up with end of the lawns. Discover the whimsical trees, vegetable, herbs and edible and non- the latest news headlines on TV. eccentricity of our Victorian Grotto, nestled edible flowers, providing the freshest fare beneath The Terrace balustrade, as you for Beaverbrook’s three restaurants. amble back to The House.

W B YEATS Things TO DO RUNNING PADEL TENNIS TABLE TENNIS FISHING (SEASONAL Our estate is at your disposal, and for This popular take on regular tennis is played Located outside The Orangery at The We offer fly fishing on our own trout- There is a whole host of those desiring a bigger challenge, our on our enclosed purpose-built court. House. Say the word and we’ll have your stocked lake, and provide tuition and all activities available to entertain Reception Team can provide you with maps Our experts will guide you through the bats and balls at the ready. the kit. License holders are free to fish you, both on and off the estate. of the local area with 4.5k – 10k running rules and supply rackets and balls. independently. Pre-booking required. We have listed some of our routes. You can also purchase headphones. favourites, so you can start planning. Please contact our Reception Team to advise, book and organise on your behalf.

CYCLING FOOTBALL CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING HORSE RIDING HOLLAND & HOLLAND A range of bikes and helmets are available We have a small pitch (and balls) Book a lesson or enjoy a leisurely ride at to borrow from The House, to explore the available for a casual kick-around and Renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland friendly, family-run Wildwoods Riding School estate and the surrounding countryside. goal shooting practice. host clay shooting days. Book 7 days in – located 4 miles from Beaverbrook. Please Please call Reception for bike enquiries. advance for parties of 8 or more guns. book online at wildwoodsriding.co.uk. All the kit is included. For those wishing to bring their own shot-guns, an on-site gun room is available for storage.

TENNIS CROQUET & BOULES RAMBLING PICNICKING (SEASONAL We have two top grade hard courts, and can Take to the The House lawns for We are blessed with numerous beautiful We provide a choice of two delicious arrange lessons with one of our coaches, a quintessentially English game of walking trails. Take a guided walk through menus for picnic feasts and will guide you plus a range of high-quality rackets and balls. Croquet, or throw your way to victory ancient woodland and mellow meadows to the best spots on the estate. with a game of Petanque (a French take or explore the estate on your own. on the classic Boules game). Wellie Boots are available to borrow for wet and muddy days.

IAN FLEMMING - PRIOR GUEST MOUNTAIN BIKING COCKTAIL BOARD GAMES Visit the Mudita MTB website MASTERCLASSES An extensive range of board games and playing (www.mudita.cc) to book high-octane, Sign up to master the art of matching cards are available for all the family. guided mountain-biking around the and mixing exotic spirits in a 90-minute Surrey Hills for all abilities. masterclass with our talented mixologists. Pre-book a private event for parties of 6 or more.

CINEMA WINE TASTINGS RELAX Sink into plush velvet armchairs in Britain’s In a personalised session, our highly In a world with constant pressure on filling first home cinema, where Winston Churchill accomplished Head Sommelier will time with activities, why not take a stroll once watched Pathé newsreels, to view dispel common myths, clarify jargon through Beaverbrook’s beautiful gorgeous a collection of classic blockbusters, and open your eyes and your palate gardens or just sit, read and contemplate personally curated by two of Britain’s to a treasure trove of wines from life within the wonderful surroundings most acclaimed film directors, Sir Alan across the globe. outstanding beauty of this quintessentially Parker and Hugh Hudson. exquisite estate..

SCHOOL OF COOKERY HISTORICAL TOURS ART “Never say 'no' Learn tricks of the trade, master delicious Book your place on an engrossing talk Take time to explore The House, recipes, and work side-by-side with our team and tour on Beaverbrook’s colourful The Garden House and The Coach to adventures” of professional in-house chefs to perfect history by our local expert, Pam Burbidge, House Health Club & Spa to discover your culinary skills. Call to join an existing followed by our classic afternoon tea. Beaverbrook’s lovingly curated collection group from our calendar of events or book a of inspirational historical art treasures, private event for parties of 6 or more. photography, and vintage poster art from richly diverse genres and generations. Younger ONES SHARKY & GEORGE GYPSY CARAVAN CYCLING CINEMA KID’S CLUB Also located at Basecamp, don’t miss our Children’s bikes and helmets can be Children’s films are screened on weekdays There’s a whole world of magical gypsy caravan. Open every day. borrowed from The House. Family by request, and on weekends at 11am, 1pm, adventure to be enjoyed by Located at Basecamp – our forest adventure Adult supervision required. groups can cycle all around the estate, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm (for older children). our young guests – from our camp, our Kid’s Club is open to children but children must be accompanied. We have a wide choice of classic critically acclaimed Sharky aged 5+ every Saturday and Sunday from blockbusters, and complimentary popcorn & George run Kid’s Club, to 10.30am to 3.30pm (lunch included), with served from a vintage cart, on tap. swimming, cinema and a lengthy sessions throughout the school holidays. choice of on and off-site activities. We have several spacious interconnecting rooms available for families, with complimentary in-room activity SUPERVISED PLAY THE TEEPEE EATING BABYSITTING kits, and an unrivalled menu for discerning youngsters. Sign up for a jam-packed schedule Our giant tepee can accommodate groups Open all day, there’s plenty of choice to If you would like a babysitter, either of activities, and make use of our of 10-15 children and is available for daily tempt discerning young appetites at The speak to our Reception Team or call our well- equipped, supervised indoor play and to hire for private events. Coach House Deli. Delicious children’s recommended babysitting agencies direct; space where arts & crafts, toys and board menus are also available in The Garden “Tinies” on 020 8642 8866 or “Little and computer games are all on offer. House Restaurant and via Room Service. Cherubs” on 01483 223186. 24 hours’ Open to adult-accompanied under 5’s. notice is preferable. Booking arrangements will be confirmed direct to you.

THE TREEHOUSE THE HIDE-OUT SWIMMING The centrepiece of Basecamp, our Open every day for children up to 12 years, We have both indoor and outdoor pools, as magnificent tree house is the epitome of come and play in our fabulous playground. well as a children’s outdoor splash pool at The every child’s dream play den. Open every Adult supervision required. Coach House Health Club & Spa. Children are day - adult supervision required. welcome to swim everyday between 10am and 12pm and 2.30pm and 5.30pm. We have floats available, and Coach House beach balls can be purchased from the boutique.

JEAN COCTEAU - PRIOR GUEST COACHThe HOUSE HEALTH CLUB THE GYM THERMAL SPA THERAPEUTIC & SPA Equipped with the very latest Technogym Relax in the tranquility of our Jacuzzi TREATMENTS Artis apparatus for cardio, resistance, (set at 34°c), spacious steam room (with Our outstanding therapists are trained in Keep active and re-energise weight training and stretching. One-on-one 100% humidity), Sauna and Ice fountain. a diverse range of body techniques – such at our breathtaking health personal training sessions for an extensive, as Swedish, Thai, Remedial, Shiatsu and club and spa, designed by tailored workout are available. Open Biodynamic Bodywork. Each treatment is world-famous stained-glass Monday – Friday 7am to 9pm; Saturday- carefully tailored to your own body’s needs architect Brian Clarke. Sunday – 8am to 8pm. through Sensitive Awareness skills application. Consult your in-room Please arrive 15 minutes before your treatment menu or access via treatment to enjoy a foot-bathing ritual and beaverbrook.co.uk/spa/treatments in-depth consultation, with our compliments. and call our Reception THE STUDIO THE BOUTIQUE & Our exclusive range of bespoke Coach House Team to book. Oils are used in all our massages, which include: Our regular classes include Yoga, Meditation APOTHECARY • Relaxation Massage “I feel in my heart and Mobility. View the timetable online at Offers an impressive array of beauty beaverbrook.co.uk/spa/fitness-and-wellbeing • Firm, Therapeutic Massage products from the best of England’s bespoke • Biodynamic Bodywork and contact the Reception Team for beauty brands as well as lifestyle products I am supposed to be additional information and to book. and our own range of Coach House Oils. Complimentary Therapies: Naturopath, Osteopath, Vitamin IV here right now” Clinic and Woodland Bathing LADY DIANA COOPER Lord Beaverbrook’s friend and confidante

SWIMMING THE GROOMING LOUNGE MEMBERSHIP Our stunning 20-metre indoor and outdoor Provides hand and foot care treatments Become a Coach House Health Club & Spa pools are heated to 29°c (indoor) and for men and women. Deluxe or member, and enjoy its peerless facilities all 26°c (outdoor), and are open from 7am to maintenance options are available using year round. For further information go to: 8.30pm Monday – Friday, and from 8am to award winning products from the beaverbrook.co.uk/spa/membership and 7.30pm Saturday and Sunday. organic brand Pinks Boutique. contact the Reception Team on +44 (0) 1372571306/0 from your room, or email at [email protected].

LADY DIANA COOPER Around BEAVERBROOK RUNNING HORSES PUB, THE IVY, COBHAM MAYFIELD LEATHERHEAD Experience relaxed, sophisticated all-day LAVENDER FARM An award-winning, family owned and Pubs & Restaurants dining at this branch of the world-famous run vineyard, which is one of the UK’s Places to visit More than 600 years old, this charming Wander through a sea of lavender, or riverside pub serves prize winning beer, and London West End theatre restaurant. take a tractor tour of this lovely farm. largest producers. A variety of tours and tastings are on offer including a 50-minute Here is a list of our favourite tasty traditional English pub grub. The lavender is blooming from Vineyard train tour. Located less than local pubs & restaurants, as mid-June to the end of August. 5 miles from Beaverbrook. well as a selection of places to visit close to Beaverbrook.

COCK INN, HEADLEY BOCKETTS FARM PARK PAINSHILL PARK ALBURY ORGANIC An award-winning traditional village country This weather proof, year round, award- A majestic, award-winning 18th century VINEYARD landscape garden, with fascinating follies pub, set in a stunning location, serving a winning working family farm and petting A family owned and run organic wine and a crystal grotto to explore. range of local real ales, lagers and cider, and zoo runs pig racing, pony and tractor rides. producer which supplies Beaverbrook’s delicious pub grub. Located 2 miles from Beaverbrook. delicious sparkling Blanc de Blanc, offers tours and tastings on Saturdays between May and September.

SORREL, CHESSINGTON WORLD BOX HILL This Michelin Star restaurant offers OF ADVENTURES RESORT ‘This is a delicious house…’, remarked A popular beauty spot situated high above excellent British fine dining by chef-owner Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother whilst the , Box Hill offers spectacular Located 5 miles from Beaverbrook, this honeymooning at Polesden Lacey in 1923. views and is a perfect place to walk or cycle. Steve Drake, in a stunning exposed beam major UK Theme Park and Zoo offers restaurant with a glass walled kitchen. Tour this pleasant National Trust property over 40 rides and a Go Ape course. - house, gardens and grounds - less than 5 miles from Beaverbrook.

BONAR LAW (MR SMOKE - REGULAR GUEST ARTWORKS BY SIR ALAN PARKER “Never say 'no' to adventures”

IAN FLEMING Creator of James Bond and prior guest

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