Oakley Court

Oakley Court

Hotels ·Maidenhead ·4-star hotel
  • Ideal for couples, kids, a special occasion

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About

Oakley Court is a luxury hotel in a restored Victorian Gothic mansion on a private stretch of the River Thames at Water Oakley, Windsor.

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Why go

  • Dr. Frank N. Furter’s castle in The Rocky Horror Picture Show was filmed at the mansion.
  • The 35-acre estate includes a kitchen garden and tennis courts.
  • A 10-seat omakase restaurant in the Main House serves Master Chef Shimizu Akira’s Japanese menu with British and European ingredients.

Good to know

Accessible roomsBridal suiteSuitesNon-smoking roomsQuaintHistoric HotelInterconnected rooms availableSafeRoom serviceSeating areaSeparate dining areaBlackout curtainsComplimentary toiletriesTelephoneFree parkingIndoor parkingElectric vehicle charging stationFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Free internetPublic wifiWifiTaxi service

Good for

  • couples Romantic hotel style, with couples massages available.
  • families Interconnected rooms are available.
  • groups A banquet room is available for gatherings.
  • business Meeting rooms and conference facilities are available.

Rooms

Suites
Suites and a bridal suite are available
Room comforts
Private bathrooms with bath or shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and blackout curtains. Features may vary by room.
In-room facilities
Seating and separate dining areas, electric kettle, refrigerator and safe. Features may vary by room.
Service
Room service and housekeeping

Amenities

  • pool
  • spa Steam room, sauna and massage services are available.
  • gym Fitness centre, yoga classes and a personal trainer are available.
  • parking Free and indoor parking, plus an electric vehicle charging station.
  • pets Dog / pet friendly.
  • Concierge
  • Wi-Fi Free high-speed internet is available.
  • non-smoking rooms

Restaurants and bars on site

  • Special diet menus are available.
  • Drinks are served in the bar and lounge; breakfast is also available in your room.
  • An outdoor restaurant offers riverside dining.

Location

  • Set between Royal Windsor, Bray, Ascot and Eton.
  • Just downriver from Windsor.
  • London is described as under an hour away; allow for your starting point and transport.

What you see

  • Outdoor seating and a sun terrace provide places to spend time in the grounds.

With kids

  • Children’s activities, kids’ meals, highchairs and children’s television networks are available.
  • Board games and puzzles are available.

Check-in and house rules

Pets
Allowed

Interesting facts4

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  1. The house is a Grade II* listed building.

    Oakley Court - Wikipedia
  2. Queen Elizabeth II visited the house by boat from Windsor Castle.

    About Us | Oakley Court
  3. Lord Otho Fitzgerald’s guests included Napoléon, Prince Imperial of France, and Lillie Langtry.

    Oakley Court - Wikipedia
  4. The house hosted President De Gaulle.

    About Us | Oakley Court

History

The Brides of Dracula, The Reptile and The Plague of the Zombies used Oakley Court as an exterior location. Some scenes from The Wildcats of St Trinian’s were filmed on its grounds. During filming of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the house had no heating or bathrooms, and Susan Sarandon developed pneumonia.

  1. 1859Sir Richard Hall-Say had Oakley Court built.
  2. 1874The house was sold to Lord Otho Fitzgerald, who lived there until 1882.
  3. 1894John Lewis Phipps bought the house.
  4. 1908The Phipps family sold it to Sir William Avery.
  5. LaterErnest Olivier bought the estate for £27,000.
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  1. August 1949Hammer Films made the house its home and filmed five movies there.
  2. From the 1960sNearby Bray Studios used the house for filming.
  3. TodayThe country house is now a restored luxury hotel.

How to get there

  • CarThe hotel is on Windsor Road, Water Oakley, Windsor. Taxi service and car hire are available.

Accessibility

  • Accessible rooms
  • Wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests

Hidden gems nearby

  • Surviving flagpoleA surviving flagpole recalls Ernest Olivier’s practice of raising flags for visiting diplomats.
  • Wartime connectionCharles de Gaulle is said to have slept in one of the house’s two bedrooms during the war.

Sources: Oakley Court - Wikipedia · Oakley Court | Luxury Hotel in Berkshire · About Us | Oakley Court · Contact Us | Oakley Court · Oakley Court - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where
Windsor Road Water Oakley, Windsor SL4 5UR England

Questions and answers

Does Oakley Court offer express check-in and check-out?

Yes, both are available.

Does Oakley Court offer butler service?

Yes, butler service is available.

Can children stay at Oakley Court?

Children’s activities, kids’ meals, highchairs, children’s television networks, board games and puzzles are available.

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