Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire (five minutes from J19 / J20 of the M25. Only 30 minutes from Central London / Heathrow Airport)

The Grove is one of the finest new courses in Europe, situated just 35 minutes from the centre of London and only two miles from the M25. This privately-owned country estate is set in 300 acres of parkland around the former home of the Earls of Clarendon. Course designer Kyle Phillips creation at The Grove does him great credit to add to his impressive portfolio. The course demands great concentration, boasts immaculate fairways grass which encourages crisp ball striking and arguably the finest greens in the UK.

The course follows the slopes, ridges and mounds that occur naturally within The Grove's local landscape. Kyle Phillips said 'My goal at The Grove was to create a course embracing the richness and tradition of the great English designs of the early 20th century, whilst accommodating the strategy and dimensions of the modern game.' The Grove is set to host the World Golf Championships in September 2006. The event attracts many of the world's golfing greats such as Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie, Darren Clarke and Lee Westwood.

The Grove was awarded AA Hotel of the Year in 2005. The 227 guest rooms and suites range from the luxurious to the truly palatial, with views over the estate, design that ensures a feel of the outdoors within, and all the in room facilities you need to ensure the perfect night away. It is truly one of the finest hotels in the world.

From the contemporary style and comfort in the West Wing rooms to the ultimate in luxury and decadence in one of the individually designed Mansion rooms and suites, many with open fires and four-poster beds, its just as well there is the Sequoia spa, championship golf course, three restaurants and 300 acres of parkland and woodland to tempt you out of your comfort zone. Only 30 minutes from central London and Heathrow Airport, relax and indulge at he Grove, London's Country Estate.