Companion

Walk in the footsteps of Ada Lovelace at De Vere Horsley Estate, Surrey, which was originally her marital home.

De Vere Wokefield Estate, set in 250 acres of Berkshire parkland, was built in 1788 by celebrated architect Sir John Soane, and has been welcoming distinguished guests into its surroundings for centuries.

There is something deeply nostalgic about the stately homes, manicured lawns and country estates of Britain. Once the preserve of royalty and the landed gentry, they offer a unique insight into British history with their rich and sometimes chequered past.

Few guests who visit Latimer House have any inkling of its secret past and yet its role during the Second World War has now been recognised by Historic England as being on a par with the code-breaking at Bletchley Park.

With Christmas decorations long gone, and Covid restrictions lifting it’s always important to remember to take care of your health and wellbeing.

We joined Joe Davenport and his family on a cycling weekend in the Cotswolds to see what all the fuss is about.

Surrey is a great place to explore, just a stone’s throw from the capital and home to an array of attractions, as well as a number of De Vere country estate hotels, each with its own distinctive features.

We’ve put together our top five family days out in Gloucestershire that will get you back to nature and fill your lungs with fresh air as you explore this stunning part of the country.