The Anne Boleyn Hotel now under new management is a charming 3 star listed hotel opposite the River Thames dating back to the 16th century. The hotel caters for both business and leisure users and is conveniently situated near many attractions and transport hubs including Thorpe Park Windsor Castle Legoland Ascot and Kempton Races Hampton Court Chessington Theme Park The Two Rivers Retail Park Heathrow London Waterloo the M25 M4 and M3. Famous for her marriage to Henry VIII her large dark eyes were often prominent in descriptions of Anne. She used them and the fascination they aroused to her advantage. It is a centuries old rumour that beneath the three thousand year old yew tree at Ankerwycke Priory Wraysbury (built c1150) Henry Vlll courted Anne Boleyn. The Royal Couple used to travel through Staines by barge to on their way to Windsor Castle. (from LateRooms.com)