Small Boutique hotels in BERKSHIRE

Barely needing any introduction, Cliveden is one of the world's finest luxury hotels, set in a fabulous 17th century mansion, originally built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham. Surrounded by fabulous National Trust gardens, and recently having undergone an extensive, thorough restoration, this magnificent property offers exclusive accommodation, award winning cuisine and bespoke services in a unique heritage location. Steeped in history, Cliveden has been visited by royalty, politicians and celebrities throughout its long and eventful past. Nestled by one of the most beautiful stretches of the river Thames, guests at Cliveden can enjoy a range of boat trip on one of the hotel's unique fleet of lovingly restored vintage launches. Other on-site activities available include tennis (indoor and outdoor), squash, a fully equipped gym or simply strolling in the beautiful historic gardens. Extensive spa facilities are also offered, with both indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, and a full range of treatments and massages. Cliveden is home to a number of unique dining venues, including the André Garrett at Cliveden Restaurant, where this award-winning chef creates fabulous menus based on culinary classics, brought up-to-date in refined, well-presented dishes with the emphasis on local and seasonal produce. Unashamedly governed by English ingredients, all dishes will be accompanied by the finest pairings from a superb wine list.

Standing before Reading's Forbury Gardens and Abbey Ruins, the Forbury Hotel is set in a magnificently restored and modernised early Edwardian listed mansion, originally built in 1911 as the Shire hall for Berkshire County Council. This majestic property is now a luxury hotel, offering exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and top-class service in a highly central location. Perfect for both business or pleasure in Reading, the Forbury Hotel is within easy reach of many of the town's most important landmarks, particularly the Abbey, Greyfriars church and Reading Minster. There are a number of excellent golf course dotted around the town, and Newbury, Ascot and Windsor racecourses all a short drive away. The Forbury Hotel is home to the Cerise Restaurant, which serves traditional English cuisine in chic and stylish surroundings. The award winning kitchen team creates seasonally changing menus, and dining can be enjoyed both in the elegant dining room and out of doors on the terrace. The Cerise Cocktail bar is a great spot to wind down and relax with one of the bar's excellent cocktails, for aperitifs or after dinner drinks. Afternoon tea is also served in Cerise, the library or the lounge.