Ascot - Ramada Ascot, Royal Berkshire

Slip into your role as lord or lady of the manor at The Ramada Ascot, Royal Berkshire, an 18th-century red brick Queen Anne mansion set in 15 acres of landscaped grounds. Enjoy the calm of the countryside as you sip a gin & tonic by the fountain, or unwind with a sauna, swim or treatment at The Oaks beauty centre.

Retreat to your room and admire views of the 15-acre estate, or upgrade to a larger Executive room for added comforts such as bathrobes, slippers, extra space, complimentary magazines and even greener views, available at a supplement. Choose from traditional-style rooms in the original 18th-century manor or contemporary rooms decorated in cream hues with light wood furnishings in the new wing. Re-energise with complimentary biscuits & hot chocolate, surf the web on your flat screen satellite TV with broadband internet connection, and sleep soundly in your Hypnos bed clad in Egyptian cotton sheets.

After breakfast on the terrace, play croquet or tennis before exploring Berkshire's attractions - from Ascot Racecourse & Windsor Castle to Thorpe Park's rides & flower-strewn Savill Garden.

Come home to afternoon tea and specialities flavoured with herbs from the garden in Little Paddocks restaurant, and full-bodied wines in the wood-panelled Polo Bar & Lounge. The restaurant offers an exceptional level of award winning cuisine, freshly prepared by talented and imaginative chefs. Enjoy a drink in the friendly surroundings of the Bar, where you can sink into a deep armchair and enjoy the view of the gardens and lawns through the picture windows.

Facilities include: croquet lawns, tennis court, indoor pool, sauna, games room.