Cherkley Court

Cherkley Court is a late Victorian mansion set within 370 acres in Mole Valley. The building displays neo-classical features with Tuscan columns and rendered brick walls accented by carefully dressed stone detailing.

The house was constructed between 1866 and 1870 for Abraham Dixon, then suffered a major fire in 1893 that led to its reconstruction. It later became home to newspaper magnate Lord Beaverbrook, who owned it from 1910 until 1964.

The estate drew influential visitors like Winston Churchill and H.G. Wells during its years as a private residence. Today, these connections to intellectual and political circles of that era remain part of the place's story.

The property operates as a hotel today and is accessible via the A24 road, with the main entrance near the Beaverbrook roundabout in Surrey. As a private establishment, visitors need to arrange access in advance or stay as guests at the hotel.

The grounds feature formal garden elements including a pool, terrace steps, and hilltop woodland that extends toward the borders of Mickleham and Headley. These varied spaces create different moods as you move through the property.

Location: Mole Valley

GPS coordinates: 51.27660,-0.31253

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00