Riverside resplendence in the heart of historic Bray awaits with a five-star stay at the boutique Monkey Island Estate, magnificently unfurled upon a private island on the gentle River Thames. This prestigious, heritage-listed luxury retreat has been favoured by royalty and the raucous throughout history, and is the perfect gateway to England’s best culinary spots, including Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck and Alain Roux’s Waterside Inn, both awarded three coveted Michelin stars.