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01“The four best gifts beneaththe sun - love, peace and health,and honest friends”RUDYA RD KIPLINGExtract from Lord Beaverbrook’s Visitor’s Book0407CONTENTSEATING & DRINKINGYOUNGER ONES020508WELCOMESPACES TO MINGLETHE COACH HOUSEHEALTH CLUB & SPA030609Beaverbrook’s story is one of English high society at its most charismatic.Its beguiling history is defined by colourful personalities, power politicsand literary greats and the heritage of Lord Beaverbrook’s erstwhileresidence remains interwoven within the fabric of the estate – and it’s allyours to explore and to experience its peerless luxury during your stay.YOUR ROOMTHINGS TO DOAROUND BEAVERBROOK

WELCOMEWelcome to Beaverbrook.To help you get the most outof your stay, here is a bookletbrimming with practical facts a full listing of what’s on offerat the Beaverbrook Estate,including things to do, whereto eat and drink, how to makebookings, as well as things tosee and do nearby. Our teamis poised to cater to your needs24 hours a day, so don’t hesitateto make contact by callingReception on: 44 (0) 1372 571300,and 0 from your room.WI N S TO N C HURC HIL LGETTING HERECHECKING IN AND OUTO R I E N TAT I O NIf you’re driving, input KT22 8QX into yourdevice and motor to: Beaverbrook Estate,Reigate Road, Leatherhead, Surrey. CentralLondon - 21 miles; Gatwick Airport – 27miles; Heathrow Airport – 22 miles; M25Junction 9 – 2.7 miles.Check in is from 3pm, and check out is by11am at Reception, located at The House.Early check in, or late check out can berequested depending on availability, pleasecheck with the Reception Team. You arewelcome to store luggage at Reception.OTHER TRANSPORTGETTING AROUNDThe nearest train station is Leatherhead,with frequent trains running to and fromLondon Victoria and Waterloo. Localtaxis and Limousines can be booked viaReception – we advise booking 1 hour inadvance for taxis and 24 hours for Limos.Explore Beaverbrook’s 470- acre estate byfoot, by bike or hail one of our fleet of golfcarts to transport you in comfort. Bikes andhelmets are availableto borrow from The House.You will find a Beaverbrook Estate mapon the final page, to help you find yourway around. There are four distinct areasat Beaverbrook; The House – the historicmansion and erstwhile residence of LordBeaverbrook is the heart of the estate;The Garden House – nestled beside theestate’s original walled kitchen garden;The Coach House – where original estatecottages have been transformed intoluxury accommodation; The Coach HouseHealth Club & Spa – which once housedLord Beaverbrook’s fleet of vintage cars,now transformed into a breathtakingspa and health club.YO U R C A RELECTRIC CHARGINGBOOKINGSOn arrival your car will be securely parkedby our valet team. If you need it during yourstay, please alert Reception and it will beready and waiting.Four electric charging points are availablein the Tennis Court car park.Complimentary charging is available forresident guests. Day guests will becharged at 0.65 per kW.Charging points are available for up to 4hours: charging exceeding this durationwith incur an overstay fee.Contact the Reservations Team atReception for Health Club, Spa andactivity bookings; call or book online atbeaverbrook.co.uk for restaurant bookings.“I am easily satisfiedwith the very best”WI NS TO N C H U R C H I L LLord Beaverbrook’s friend& regular guest

YourROOMWhether you’re residingin beguiling sophistication atThe House, stylish tranquilityat The Coach House, orcountry cottage charm atThe Garden House, hereare some handy hints W. S OMERS ET M AUG HAM - P RIO R G UESTWI-FIN E W S PA P E R SLOCKING UP & SAFESWO O D - B U R N I N G S T OV E SWi-Fi is complimentary in the bedroomsand public areas. Please select the‘Beaverbrook Guest’ network.No password is required.Available daily in our restaurantsand Spa, feel free to place an orderat Reception for your favourite paperdelivered to your room.Please remember to lock your roomon your way out. You will find a safe forvaluables in your room, pre-set to 0000.Please input your own code as per the inroom instructions.If your room has a wood-burner, itwill be set up and ready for use, withmatches provided. Do call our ReceptionTeam if you’d like it lit for you, or ifyou need more logs.MAKING A CALLWA S H & F O L DS M O K I N G & VA P I N GMINI-BARMobile reception around the estateis generally good. You are welcome touse your room landline for any calls.Dial 9 for an outside line.We provide a full laundry and dry-cleaningservice, please contact Reception who willbe happy to organise. Your items will bereturned to you within 24 hours. If youneed an iron and ironing board, please alsocontact Reception.You are free to smoke outside, whereashtrays are provided. Please don’tsmoke or vape inside our public roomsor inside your own room. Smokingindoors is prohibited and will incur acharge.Complimentary minibars and coffee & teamaking facilities are available in all roomsin The House, and The Coach House. TheGarden House rooms have a Butler’s Station,where guests can help themselves to a varietyof drinks and snacks at any time.SOUND & VISIONFOR THE FORGETFULDOGSSky and Chromecast streaming is availablefor your viewing pleasure. Roberts Radiosare in every room, which connect to yourphone or iPad.If you’ve forgotten to pack your toothpaste,cufflinks or any other personal item, we’lldo our very best to get a replacement toyou as expediently as possible.Dogs are welcome to stay in designated roomsby arrangement. We provide beds, bowls,waste bags, bins, towels and treats. We areunable to allow your four-legged friends in TheHouse or in The Coach House Health Club &Spa, although they are welcome in The GardenHouse Restaurant. We would appreciate it ifyou could keep dogs on leads when you leaveyour room.HOUSE KEEPINGYour room will be cleaned every day before4pm while you’re out. We also offer anevening turndown service between 6pm and9.30pm. If you would like us to clean at aparticular time, please call 0.

Eating& DRINKINGBREAKFASTBeaverbrook offers adiverse range of deliciousdining experiences foryour delectation.Breakfast is served daily. Our guests stayingin The House are invited to dine in TheDining Room in The House, and our guestsstaying in The Garden House & The CoachHouse are invited to dine in The GardenHouse Restaurant.Located in The Garden House, ourbotanical-themed restaurant servesdelicious seasonal Anglo-Italian fare.To avoid disappointment, booking isessential.ROOM SERVICESIR FRANK’S BARAvailable from 7am to 10pm, please call 0.Menus, including a delicious kid’s menu,can be found in your room.Located in The House, our charminglyidiosyncratic bar opens out onto ourelegant terrace with year-roundmagnificent views. A light-bites menu isavailable. Bookings are required for nonresidents and guests dining at The GardenHouse and The Pizzeria.OUR JAPANESE GRILLLocated in The House, our Japanese Grill- The Dining Room offers elegant lunchand dinner menus. To avoiddisappointment, booking is essential.C HA RL I E C HA P L INTHE GARDEN HOUSERESTAURANTTHE ROBINS NEST BARTHE PIZZERIALocated in The Garden House, relaxand share a beverage of your choicewith your fellow guests in ourcomfortable Robins Nest Bar.Offering a relaxed and comfortingdining experience, The Pizzeria isthe perfect spot to dine with familyand friends. Made with fresh,seasonal produce, our traditionalpizzas are stone oven-baked tocreate a truly authentic taste.C O M P L I M E N TA RYC A K E & T R E AT SVisit the Morning Room for a deliciousvariety of complimentary cake and treatsevery day between 2pm and 5pm.THE COAC H HOUSE DELIPRIVATE DININGLocated in The Coach House Spa, ourrustic style deli serves super-food saladsand flatbreads. Particularly popular withour young guests, it’s open from 8am to5pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pmSaturday & Sunday. Food is served from12pm to 3pm on weekdays, and 12pm to4:30pm on weekends.Available for parties of eight or more,we have a tempting choice of semiprivate and private dining venues thatcan be pre-booked.“Good food is all thesweeter when sharedwith friends”C H AR L I E C H AP L I NComic genius and prior guest

oSpaces tMINGLEMeet, mingle and explorethe public rooms and outdoorspaces of your stylish countryretreat - with complimentarytreats and cake available on tap.THE MORNING ROOMT H E I TA L I A N G A R D E NTHE TERRACEEnjoy morning coffee with family andfriends, or settle down with a goodbook in the elegant splendour of thisspacious and comfortable room.Discover the statuesque beauty ofour Italian Garden, whose ornamentalpond sits on the same site as LordBeaverbrook’s original swimming pool.Enjoy a drink or a snack while feastingyour eyes on the spectacular views acrossour finely manicured estate lawns andgardens and the Surrey Hills beyond.THE LIBRARYBrowse through Lord Beaverbrook’soriginal collection of leather-boundbooks in the quiet serenity of thelibrary, pleasantly warmed by a log firein the winter months, or catch up withthe latest news headlines on TV.W B YEAT ST H E H O U S E L AW N S& PAV I L L I O N STRADITIONALWA L L E D G A R D E NTake a tour around our finely manicuredlawns and stop to rest and unwind inour peaceful pavilions, situated at eitherend of the lawns. Take a peek at ourwhimsical Shell Grotto, nestled beneathThe Terrace balustrade, as you amble backto The House.Take a stroll around the estate’s Victoriankitchen garden, which has not outgrown itsoriginal purpose, and is abundant with fruittrees, vegetable, herbs and edible and nonedible flowers, providing the freshest farefor Beaverbrook’s three restaurants.“There are no strangershere; only friends youhaven't yet met”W B Y E AT SPoet and prior guest

ThingsTO DOPADEL TENNISCINEMAHORSE RIDINGOur estate is at your disposal, and forthose desiring a bigger challenge, ourReception Team can advise you of localSurrey Hills running routes, including thenearest Park Run.This popular take on regular tennis is playedon our enclosed purpose-built court.Our experts will guide you through therules and supply rackets and balls.Sink into plush velvet armchairs in one ofBritain’s first home cinemas, where WinstonChurchill once watched Pathé newsreels, toview a collection of classic blockbusters,personally curated by two of Britain’s mostacclaimed film directors, Sir Alan Parker andHugh Hudson.Book a lesson or enjoy a leisurely ride at afriendly, family-run Wildwoods Riding School– located 4 miles from Beaverbrook. Pleasebook online at wildwoodsriding.co.uk.C YC L I N GFOOTBALLSEASONAL ACTIVITIESA range of bikes and helmets are availableto borrow from The House, to explore theestate and the surrounding countryside.Please call Reception for bike enquiries.We have a small pitch (and balls)available for a casual kick-around andgoal shooting practice.Whether it's winter ice-skating at TheHouse, cruising the Surrey Hills in a classiccar or a unique dining experience, wepromise unforgettable moments whateverthe weather. Check with our ReceptionTeam for the latest, seasonal activity.TENNISCROQUET & BOULESRAMBLINGTake to The House lawns fora quintessentially English game ofCroquet, or throw your way to victorywith a game of Petanque (a French takeon the classic Boules game).We are blessed with numerous beautifulwalking trails. Take a guided walk throughancient woodland and mellow meadowsor explore the estate on your own.Welly boots and maps are available toborrow for wet and muddy days.RUNNINGThere is a whole host ofactivities available to enter tainyou, both on and off the estate.We have listed some of ourfavourites, so you can star tplanning. Please contact ourReception Team to advise, bookand organise on your behalf.We have two top grade hard courts, and canarrange lessons with one of our coaches,plus a range of high-quality rackets and balls.I A N F L EM I N G - P RIO R G U EST