Some of the best things about holidays are not cooking and a swimming pool - and fantastic breakfast and lunch buffets really give vacation vibes. Hidden away in a tiny Hampshire village very near Surrey there is a five star family hotel which has these and more. Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is a luxury resort hidden on a 500-acre estate and the news which will have you reaching for your suitcase and sun lotion, is that it is only eight minutes from Farnham , in leafy west Surrey.

It's an 18th-century manor house in the charming Dogmersfield near Fleet and it is perfect for a summer break, without having to face the all-too-common delays and disappointments at airports. Read more: Abandoned Surrey dog still needs home 8 months on ‘doesn’t deserve’ to be in shelter Read more: Iconic Surrey Hills pub reopening after refurb with Michelin starred chef hoping to be 'best in the UK' Find out more about things to do and activities in Surrey with our free What’s On email HERE. The most recent review on Tripadvisor said the hotel was more for families than couples wanting a quiet retreat but this is not echoed by the many other reviews SurreyLive read.

The review before that, said: "Our first time staying with you and what a wonderful short stay it’s been. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were utterly spoilt and truly looked after." "This trip was booked a surprise birthday present for my husband, and what a memorable stay it’s been not just for him but.