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Monkey Island Hotel, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Monkey Island Hotel in Maidenhead, Berkshire, Central England
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Dating from 1840, this unique hotel rests on its own private island in the middle of the River Thames. Accessible only by footbridge or boat, Monkey Island Hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens, where you can watch the play of river activity, from the river boats that ply the Thames to the swans that merge elegantly with their surroundings. Here, natural beauty and architectural elegance combine to offer a truly unique and exclusive hotel experience.
   

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Type of accommodation listed
B&B Hotel Listed as a Hotel Guest house Pub Hostel
Location of your accommodation
Address Monkey Island Hotel
Old Mill Lane
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 2EE

 

Official rating
4
Rooms description
It is generally assumed that the island takes its name from the monkey paintings by French artist Andie de Clermontin in the Pavilion. This, however, is a popular misconception. The name derives from the earlier title of Monks Eyot, indication that monks were using the island, probably in association with their fisheries. The monks resided on a moated site near Bray Lock on the Buckinghamshire bank of the river from 1197 until the Dissolution. After the Great Fire of London in 1666, to aid rebuilding the city, Oxfordshire stone was shipped down stream to the capital in barges. On their return, rubble was discarded on many of the Thames islands, providing Monkey Island with a solid, raised foundation for building. Around 1723, Charles Spencer, the 3rd Duke of Marlbough, purchased the island and erected a fishing lodge and temple. The lodge, now the Pavilion, was built of wood blocks cut to look like stone which remain in their original state today. The Temple was originally open on the ground floor like a market stall, with the ceiling of the room above depicting Neptune and mermaids in plasterwork of Wedgwood style. By 1840, the Pavilion had become a riverside inn, reachable by ferry from the south bank. Visitors have been staying here ever since.
   
Number of rooms 26

Singles Unknown Doubles Unknown Twins Unknown Triples Unknown Family room Unknown
                   
Ensuite Unknown Seaviews Unknown 4 poster bed Unknown Air conditioning Unknown Telephone Unknown
                   
TV Unknown DVD Unknown Bath Unknown Shower Unknown Hairdyer Unknown
                   
Tea/coffee making Unknown Trouser press Unknown Fridge Unknown Internet Wifi Internet WIFI access Disabled access Disabled access
Families and Pets
Families welcome Unknown
 
Baby friendly Unknown Baby gates Unknown High chairs Unknown Cots Unknown Baby sitting Unknown
 
Pets Unknown                

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Parking
Free parking Free parking Parking type  
Facilities
Garden Unknown Terrace Unknown Bar Has Restaurant Unknown    
 
Indoor pool Unknown Outdoor pool Unknown Hot tub Unknown Jacuzzi Unknown    
 
Gym Unknown Spa Unknown Lift Unknown Room service Room service is available    

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Prices and Payment
Prices for a room start from £69.

 
Late availability Unknown Late check in Unknown    
 
Special offers
 
Payment types Cash Unknown   Cheques Unknown   Credit card Pay by credit card

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Activities close by
Fishing Unknown Golf Unknown Cycling Unknown Boating Unknown Swimming Unknown
 
Horse riding Unknown Tennis You can play tennis near by Walking Unknown        
 
Beach Unknown Sea Unknown Pub Unknown Shops Unknown Restaurant Unknown

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Nearest
Airport
   
Airport shuttle available Unknown
   
Train station
   
National park
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Monkey Island Hotel in Maidenhead, Berkshire, Central England
 
 
 
 
     
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