The estuary county of Berkshire is home to many media personalities and celebrities, thanks to its convenient access (by road or rail) to the capital. Picturesque Thameside towns and posh villages provide a charming backdrop, while its top-notch restaurants make any stay here a culinary delight. It’s no wonder many of the rich and most famous in the land choose to spend time in Berkshire.

Bray, Berkshire, England

Monkey Island Estate, an SLH Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 40 Guest Rooms & the Grade I Listed Wedgewood Suite
Amenities The Monkey Island Brasserie for British Cuisine, & the Monkey Bar & Room with 17th-Century Frescoes, Floating Spa on a Riverboat, Fitness Centre
More Situated on a Private Island in the River Thames near Bray

Stay on a secluded private island once frequented by royalty, aristocrats notable writers, performers and artists. The 18th-century low-rise complex is made up of Grade I listed pavilions flanked by weeping willows, landscaped grounds and surrounded by the peaceful flowing water of the Thames. There are 40 guest rooms, the grandest being the Wedgewood Suite, designed by the award-winning New York-based Champalimaud Design. Private residences, a spa, brasserie and two bars are also found on the estate.

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Monkey Island Estate, an SLH Hotel

Newbury, Berkshire, England

The Retreat Elcot Park

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 55 individually Designed Rooms & Suites
Amenities Two Restaurants, a Comprehensive Spa with indoor Hydrotherapy Pool, Gym, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court, & Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located within 16 acres of Grounds in an 18th-Century Building overlooking the North Wessex Downs

The Retreat Elcot Park is a newly re-imagined 18th-century country house hotel and spa set in magnificent grounds, located in the heart of the beautiful West Berkshire countryside. The hotel boasts 55 rooms and suites (including adjoining rooms – ideal for families) each of which is beautifully appointed and displays its own individual charm. Eating and drinking is a memorable experience here with two stunning restaurants offering exceptional quality food; the 1772 Brasserie and Yu, pan-Asian Restaurant. For more informal drinks, light bites, and Afternoon Tea, guests can make use of the Orangery and many other fabulous spaces around the hotel. Relax and unwind in the spa, make a splash in the heated outdoor pool and the hydrotherapy indoor pool, and get active in the gym, fitness studio, or even on the tennis court.

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The Retreat Elcot Park




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