I have just returned from a short break.

I was feeling rather nervous as I arrived, but I received such a genuinely warm and friendly welcome from the excellent staff that I soon settled in.

My accommodation was spotlessly clean, I had an extremely comfortable bed and a wonderful panoramic view. There was a wide choice of good food, and the other "visitors" were good company. We were waited on, and received every attention we needed, always willingly and with good humour.

We were able to rest and sleep as we wished and I arrived home feeling totally relaxed.

An expensive health spa or peaceful retreat house?

No - I was in the Canbury Ward of Kingston Hospital for a foot operation.

Many thanks to the medical team and all the staff.

M HARDING Albany Road New Malden