| there's also a chic spa with hot tubs, an indoor pool and a sauna, plus a steam room and a salon. complimentary perks include welcome drinks and meals. this stately spa resort on a lush estate is 4 miles from both the natural history museum at tring and berkhamsted castle. other amenities consist of a gym, a restaurant and a boutique, plus a reading room and 2 tennis courts. some have separate sitting areas. check-in time: 5:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. understated rooms and elegant suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Heathrow Airport 41 min
Ashridge House (18 min)
Neo-Gothic mansion dating to 1825 & formal historical gardens, open for public tours. Ivinghoe Beacon (15 min)
Rising 233m above sea level, this hill is a popluar spot for walking & flying model airplanes. The Hellfire Caves (36 min)
Cave network and former home of the Hellfire club within a separate National Trust property. Bekonscot Model Village & Railway (30 min)
Original miniature village opened in 1929, with detailed 1930s buildings and an extensive railway. National Trust - Hughenden Manor (35 min)
National Trust-owned country house that was home to the former Prime Minister between 1848 and 1881. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (23 min)
Visitors can tour actual film sets and learn the special effects tricks used in the popular films. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (21 min)
Sprawling, 600-acre home to more than 2500 animals, with tours, adventure play areas and classes. Berkhamsted Castle (11 min)
The significant remains of an 11th- to 13th-century motte and bailey castle, including earthworks. Coombe Hill (18 min)
Grassy peak overlooking the Aylesbury Vale, with butterflies, wildflowers & a Boer War memorial. The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (23 min)
Sizable exhibits of more than 200 photos, manuscripts and letters, plus kids' programmes and games. National Trust - Ashridge Estate (15 min)
Area of the Chilterns Hills with wildlife-rich landscapes to be explored on foot or by bike. Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (23 min)
Film studio and wizarding world The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban (27 min)
Free daily tours amid medieval artworks, plus trips up the tower in this landmark Norman cathedral. Dunstable Downs (23 min)
Cliffside area with nature walks & bird-watching, plus a woodland playground, cafe & shop. Natural History Museum at Tring (9 min)
Lord Rothschild's collection of stuffed animals, some now sadly extinct, with free kids' events. | 
