History and luxury combine in superb Surrey stay

Saving the best till last - a hackneyed phrase, and a song to boot-but one which perfectly summed up our stay at The Runnymede on Thames, the latest addition to Warner Hotels' considerable adults-only collection of venues.

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The arguable jewel in the crown on this superb Surrey stay was the Café Chapeau show, a fantastic farewell night melange of theatre and songs with pitch-perfect multi-harmonies from the hotel's own Warner Theatre Group. I would say this would not be out of place on a high-end cruise ship, or the West End even, such was the quality of the performance.

This was the perfect finale to what had been a wonderful four days of eat, drink, relax, engage, repeat, with indulgence being the salient word.

The Runnymede is a very popular venue favoured by many Warner stalwarts who have difficulty in walking large distances or up flights of stairs. With two lifts serving just two storeys, several guests told me of their decision to come back here time and time again, and it's not hard to see why for other reasons too.

Situated on the bank of the Thames and just a 15-20 minute walk from the historic site of the Magna Carta signing in 1215, it's a picture-postcard idyll, with swans, ducks and other waterfowl and river wildlife vying for your attention as you munch on your muesli in the morning.

So segueing nicely into dining, the venue has two restaurants; the Market Kitchen which is a help yourself buffet for both your included breakfast and evening meals, or there's the Brasserie 32, which is waiter service. You can choose which you prefer or a combination of the two and at no extra cost at the time of booking.