Easthampstead Park ****

A 4-star Victorian mansion where 80 acres of parkland come with a side of British eccentricity.

• Grade II-listed and proudly old-school, with stained glass, wood panelling, restored parquet floors and a grand staircase.
• The Terrace serves seasonal British food overlooking the formal gardens, backed by Grill 1864 and a proper Country House Bar.
• Fun fact: the estate once had its own menagerie, complete with monkeys and a brown bear.