OK! Magazine UK – 05 August 2019

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REPORT BY EMILY WHITWAM

EDITED BY [email protected]

WHATISIT?

A breathtaking country escape, just a stone’s

throw away from the hustle and bustle of

London life. Hop on the tube to Chalfont &

Latimer and discover one of the De Vere’s

estates nestled in the quiet village of Latimer.

Brimming with rich history, the marvellous

mansion, which dates as far back as 1194AD,

has been labelled one of Britain’s most top

secret homes after being used by military

intelligence during World War Two. Following a

recent £7 million refurbishment, the building’s

classic heritage is reflected in the new, earthy

décor and traditional features such as vintage

typewriters and telephones. OK! hit the hay

on the crisp white sheets of one of the chic

Junior Suites, which featured warm lighting,

contemporary art work

and stunning views of

the Chess Valley.

WHYDOWE

LOVEIT?

For such a perfectly

peaceful location,

there’s still so much

to discover. Just a

20-minute drive down

the road, you’ll find the

famous Warner Bros Studios Tour London –

The Making Of Harry Potter. Or take the car

to Little Missenden, the village where Roald

Dahl began putting pen to paper and visit

the award-winning museum and story centre.

If you don’t

have a car,

there are still

30 acres of

grounds to

explore. OK!

loved cycling

through the

nearby fields

on one of

the hotel’s

vintage

bikes. Don’t

forget your

camera,

this place

is picture

perfect.

Prefer to

travel on

foot? Enjoy the wildlife on the popular ten-

mile walk along the River Chess, where you’ll

see more historic buildings, water meadows

and nature reserves. Don’t worry about rain,

there are umbrellas and Wellies to borrow.

WHOGOES?

A whole host of high-profile celebrities enjoy

visiting the De Vere estates – some of whom

prefer to do so under the radar – so keep an

eye out! Love Island’s Wes Nelson and I’m A

Celebrity – Get Me Out Of Here! star Jake

Quickenden have both checked in.

WHATELSE?

Fancy a weekend revolving around bubbles?

Sister hotel De Vere Tortworth Court has

teamed up with Lanson Champagne to offer

a gourmet weekend for two. At £260 per

person, the two-night stay includes a five-

course meal in the grade II-listed Orangery

and a champagne master class, from Friday

August 9 to Sunday August 11.

PRICES AT THE LATIMER ESTATE START AT £130 INC BREAKFAST,

MANSION HOUSE ROOMS FROM £160 B&B

WWW.DEVERE.CO.UK/LATIMER-ESTATE

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Junior Suites, which featured warm lighting, the award winning museum and

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HOTSPOT

Have fun

exploring the 30

acres of grounds

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The bedrooms have

stunning views of

the Chess Valley

The hotel was recently

had a £7 million

refurbishment