Private island retreat meets English country escape on the river Thames in Bray- Berkshire. Follow in the footsteps of monks and monarchs- writers and composers at Monkey Island Estate. From humble beginnings as a medieval monastery- this private island on the river Thames became an aristocratic retreat - reinvented today as a boutique hotel. The rooms- suites and guest cottages evoke the individual style of the eighteenth century villa- while remaining comfortable and contemporary. This theme continues within the main buildings- where a Grade 1-listed room featuring quirky frescoes from the 1730s has been transformed into a snug lounge and whisky bar. Monkey Island Estate is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.