Ben Harris Ben Harris is Country Life's senior designer. The Ned review: A gargantuan and historic hotel and members’ club in the heart of London What do The Ned and Country Life have in common? Ben Harris checks in to find out. The Grove hotel review: A country retreat in 300 acres that's still within the M25 The Grove in Rickmansworth, just outside Watford on the north edge of London, has become one of the best-known hotels in Britain. But does it deserve its reputation? Ben Harris checked in.