Living the Highlife

For a luxury break in the South of England, Windsor and Eton has it all.

Stay in an elegant hotel and indulge yourself with superb shopping, fine dining and excellent evening entertainment.

You may like to time your perfect getaway with one of the many top events happening throughout the year.

Choose some luxurious accommodation

We have a superb selection of quality accommodation in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead area.  Choose a country house hotel, a riverside retreat or elegant town centre accommodation.  Browse our accommodation pages and prepare to be pampered!

How about a spot of sightseeing?

For a touch of romance, a horse-drawn carriage ride is an elegant way to see more of the local area, including Windsor Great Park. 

Let Windsor Carriages or Ascot Carriages show you the sights at a relaxed pace.

Or hire a boat for a calming cruise on the Thames with your own personal skipper at the helm.  Find out more about Private Boat Hire.

Enjoy a quality shopping experience

A break away would not be complete without time for shopping. 

Windsor and Eton has it all: high-street names, upmarket brands, small boutique stores, independent shops and specialist outlets.

The two towns boast no fewer than 60 Royal warrant holders, adding a very special seal of approval to the quality products on offer.

Book some cultural events

For a special evening, why combine an early supper with a spot of culture at Windsor's Theatre Royal, the Old Court or Norden Farm Centre for the Arts.

Indulge in some fine dining

Enjoy cocktails on a riverside terrace before taking your time over an intimate dinner for two in one of the many top-class restaurants in the area.

Just a few miles from Windsor, the village of Bray is well worth a special journey if you enjoy fine dining. 

It’s home to the famous Waterside Inn (Roux brothers) and The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal), each with 3 Michelin stars. 

Whilst a last-minute reservation at the Fat Duck is nigh on impossible, alternatives are close at hand: Blumenthal also owns the Hinds Head and the Crown in Bray.

There is exquisite dining to be had at many hotel restaurants too.  Enjoy some award-winning cuisine at Coworth Park and Cliveden and Great Fosters.

Visit food and drink for more information.

Events on the social calendar

The international event season starts in May with Royal Windsor Horse Show followed by Royal Ascot in June, polo in July, Windsor Festival in September and Festivo in St George’s Chapel in December. 

Browse our events on our what's on page.