Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor

This historic country house is in large gardens, looking out over the River Thames. It is now a 4-star hotel and has free parking, air-conditioned rooms, an award-winning restaurant and indoor pool.

The Oakley Court Hotel is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from Windsor Castle and 12 miles (20 km) from London Heathrow Airport.

Oakley Court was built in 1859 and mixes original character with modern luxury. The large rooms have luxury beds, minibars and satellite TV.

There are beauty treatment rooms, tennis courts, croquet and a 9-hole golf course. The hotel has a bar, sauna, steam room and modern gym. A private boathouse offers boats for hire during the spring and summer.

The Oakleaf Restaurant has won an AA Rosette award for its modern European cuisine.