Pendley Manor in Tring, England

Pendley Manor sits on 35 acres of wooded parkland with an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The property has 96 rooms, including family rooms that sleep up to four guests, and offers pet-friendly amenities for guide dogs. Resident peacocks roam the grounds, and guests can feed them with food provided at reception.

The spa and wellness centre offers body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and a fitness centre with locker rooms. The spa treatment rooms are staffed by therapists such as Kiara and Nicky, noted in guest reviews for their service.

The Oak Restaurant holds an AA Rosette for its British cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. The Shakespeare Bar and Peacock Conservatory Lounge serve drinks and snacks, with the conservatory overlooking the garden and terrace. Themed dinner nights and special diet menus are available upon request.

Children have access to indoor play areas, board games, a treasure hunt, and a dedicated kids' menu in the restaurant. Family splash times at the pool are scheduled from 7-11 a.m. and 5-9 p.m. The hotel also hosts themed events such as murder mystery nights and Shakespeare festivals.

Pendley Manor is a 40-minute train ride from London Euston via Tring station, within walking distance of the town centre. Nearby attractions include Whipsnade Zoo, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, and Chiltern Forest Golf Club. The hotel has conference facilities, a business centre, and meeting spaces for weddings and corporate events.

Grounds: 35 acres of parkland with resident peacocks

Spa: indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms

Dining: AA Rosette Oak Restaurant with locally sourced dishes

Children: family rooms, indoor play, kids' menu, themed events

Location: 40 minutes from London, near Whipsnade Zoo and Warner Bros. Studio

History: site of Alan Turing's code-breaking work during WWII