Not all mini family weekenders are created equal, but if you’re lucky enough you’ll find yourselves deep in the Surrey downs, trekking with the llamas in a childhood dreams-inspired getaway. Read our review of The Merry Harriers below.

[by Wersha Bharadwa]
Location
Located in the quaint and traditional village of Hambledon inside the rolling Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB), The picturesque Merry Harriers is hidden away on a gorgeous country road, perfect for cycling down. The pretty town of Goldaming, just south of Guildford (famous for being a filming location in the Cameron Diaz festive film The Holiday) is within swinging distance too.
First Impressions
Now operating as a family-friendly luxury boutique hotel, there?s years of history at this former 16th century traditional inn. Since you?re here with the kids however, your focus is likely to be on the friendly VIPs – Mungo, Louis, Goji, Diesel, Champagne and Llorenzo – who together with their friends and family, make up The Merry Harriers resident herd of llamas. They thoroughly enchant everyone they meet including the local Surrey hikers who know the 12 Andean Camelids individually by name and who?ll stop to chat to you as the llama guide you through the flora and fauna of the downs when you and the children walk with them as part of your stay. And while much of The Merry Harriers’ magic charm lies in those guided three-hour walking tours, the hotel and food offeri...