occupying a palatial mansion and a modern pavilion on a 300-acre estate, this sophisticated golf and spa hotel is 5 miles from windsor castle, 9 miles from heathrow airport, and 23 miles from central london. check-in time: 3:00 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add private balconies. there are also 3 restaurants, plus afternoon tea. in addition to the 27-hole golf course, sports amenities include 13 indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a chic spa, an indoor pool, a whirlpool tub and a gym. posh rooms, many with 4-poster beds, have either old-world or contemporary decor and come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, ipod docks, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Heathrow Airport 28 min
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