Somerton House is situated some 30 miles west of London near the Windsor Forest and Great Park.

Communications within the area are good: the M4 (junction 6) is about 6 miles to the north east, providing access to London, Heatrow and the M25 motorway.

British rail links to London (Waterloo) are available from Ascot.

The towns of Ascot and Windsor are within easy reach and offer an excellent range of shopping and amenities.

Independent schools in the area include Eton and Wellington for boys, St George's and St Mary's Ascot and Heathfield School for girls.

Sporting and recreational facilities in the area include racing at Ascot, Windsor and Epsom, golf at Sunningdale and Wentworth, polo, and walking and riding in Windsor great park and surrounds.