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At nearby Runnymede, step inside Writ in Water and read Magna Carta’s reversed lettering in the pool’s reflection beneath the open sky.

What makes it special

During summer, use Great Fosters’ heated Art Deco pool for an outdoor swim, then move to the adjoining hot tub.

Room to consider

Choose the Tapestry Suite to spend time with seventeenth-century Flemish tapestries and look out over the parterre from the historic main house.

Insider tip

Make the seven-table Tudor Pass the centrepiece of your stay if you want a tasting menu shaped by the estate’s kitchen gardens and orchards.

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Great Fosters

The red-brick Tudor facade, tall chimneys, and clipped gardens establish Great Fosters' character before you reach the front door. Set near Egham in Surrey, the hotel brings together historic bedrooms, formal gardens, and contemporary tasting-menu dining within reach of Windsor and Heathrow. Above the main porch, Elizabeth I's royal crest bears the date 1598. Inside, mullioned windows and ornamental fireplaces remain part of the house's everyday setting.

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The Tudor Pass (Seasonal Tasting) Stefano Di Giosia Seasonal Tasting Stefano Di Giosia
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Rooms

  • 49 49

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Pool Pool

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • Romantic Romantic

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
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Rooms & Suites at Great Fosters

Cosy Room
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Cosy Room

140–151 sqft
From 354 USD

These rooms sit mainly on the upper floor of the Main House, with one in the Coach House. Original details and differing rooflines give each...

Comfy Room
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Comfy Room

172 sqft
From 421 USD

The Cloisters and Coach House lie across the courtyard. The ornamental herb garden is nearby. Bold chartreuse stripes and monochrome bathrooms distinguish the Coach House...

Main House Comfy Room
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Main House Comfy Room

183–215 sqft
From 448 USD

Rooms on the first and second floors have mullioned windows and original details. Some look across the parterre gardens, while others face the hotel approach....

Luxury Room
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Luxury Room

291 sqft
From 488 USD

Garden views accompany contrasting styles in the Coach House and Dower House. Bold block colors and sleek finishes distinguish the Coach House rooms. In the...

Spacious Suite
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Spacious Suite

334 sqft
From 622 USD

A sofa and coffee table create a lounge within the open bedroom. Suites occupy the Cloisters and the Coach House's first floor. Most overlook the...

Splendid Suite
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Splendid Suite

269 sqft
From 675 USD

Original features distinguish the rooms in the Main House and Dower House. Each suite has its own decor, with views of the gardens or hotel...

Waterloo Suite
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Waterloo Suite

355 sqft
From 729 USD

Blush and neutral colors frame cow-parsley wallpaper around a white four-poster bed. This upper-floor Main House suite looks across terracotta rooftops and the estate gardens....

Duke Of Wellington Suite
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Duke Of Wellington Suite

355 sqft
From 863 USD

The separate lounge sits beneath the eaves, opening from the bedroom in the upper-floor Main House suite. Windows look out across the gardens. Michael Northcroft...

Byfleet Suite
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Byfleet Suite

377 sqft
From 1’063 USD

Dark ceiling beams and leaded windows frame views over the Cloisters and old rooftops. Velvet furnishings and botanical patterns bring color to the Dower House...

Italian Suite
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Italian Suite

388 sqft
From 1’063 USD

Painted Renaissance doors open into a bedroom lined with red silk damask. The room combines gilt details with a richly decorated ceiling. The original doors...

Marlborough Suite
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Marlborough Suite

484 sqft
From 1’063 USD

Views cross the sculpture lawn from the Dower House's eastern wing. Velvet furnishings and botanical fabrics contrast with pale walls and heritage paint colors beneath...

Panel II Suite
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Panel II Suite

431 sqft
From 1’063 USD

Original Tudor panels surround a contemporary four-poster bed beneath tall ceilings. This first-floor room overlooks the approach to the hotel. Gray patterned upholstery and curtains...

Nursery Suite
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Nursery Suite

463 sqft
From 1’224 USD

Original paneling and ornate plasterwork link the bedroom with a separate sitting room. The suite occupies the Main House's second floor, with windows facing three...

Queen Anne Suite
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Queen Anne Suite

527 sqft
From 1’224 USD

A separate lounge and bedroom overlook the estate gardens from the Main House's first floor. An oak four-poster bed furnishes the bedroom. In the lounge,...

Tapestry Suite
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Tapestry Suite

614 sqft
From 1’224 USD

Flemish tapestries from the seventeenth century surround the lounge and dining areas. Richly carved plasterwork adorns this former drawing room. The Jacobean chimney piece carries...

Great Fosters has 56 rooms and suites across the Main House, Cloisters, Coach House, and Dower House. Cosy Doubles measure 12 to 14 square meters and are mostly on the upper floor of the Main House. Comfy Kings in the Cloisters and Coach House measure 16 to 19 square meters, with armchairs and a desk. The 27-square-meter Luxury Kings occupy the Coach House and Dower House, with air-conditioning and selected king or twin configurations.

The historic suites have individual layouts. The 49-square-meter Queen Anne Suite combines a four-poster super king bed with a separate lounge, garden views, a roll-top bath, and a walk-in shower. The 43-square-meter Nursery Suite has two rooms, two bathrooms, and two fold-down beds for children. In the 57-square-meter Tapestry Suite, seventeenth-century Flemish tapestries hang beside a carved Jacobean chimneypiece. Elsewhere, Spacious Super King Suites in the Cloisters and Coach House have open-plan living areas.

With just seven tables, the Michelin-starred Tudor Pass makes dinner an intimate part of a stay. Chef Stefano Di Giosia leads the kitchen, drawing on seasonal produce, including ingredients from the estate's kitchen gardens and orchards. Four-course and signature tasting menus bring successive dishes to the table, with the team explaining their preparation and ingredients as dinner unfolds.

The Chef's Table takes place in the Wine Room for parties of six to ten. Welcome snacks precede a four-course menu in this private dining space. The restaurant welcomes children over the age of 12, an important distinction from the Estate Grill, where all ages can dine. Reservations are needed for the Tudor Pass, whose small dining room limits the number of guests at each service.

The Estate Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner beneath a vaulted ceiling, with mullioned windows looking toward the grounds. A fireplace anchors the dining room, while terraces provide outdoor tables in warmer weather. The kitchen centers its menus on seasonal ingredients and grilled dishes, with Sunday lunch also part of the restaurant's regular service. It is the hotel's less formal dining room, equally suited to breakfast before leaving the estate or dinner after returning from Windsor.

Afternoon tea moves among the Anne Boleyn Drawing Room, Garden Room, and Cocktail Bar, or onto the terrace overlooking the parterre in summer. Sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and pastries accompany the tea selection. Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free versions can be requested in advance. There is also a children's afternoon tea for guests up to age 12. The rooms give tea a domestic scale, with the garden visible beyond the windows and outdoor tables close to the formal planting.

The house is Grade I listed, while its gardens are registered Grade II*. Historic England dates the main building to around 1550 to 1610, with an extension added in 1635. The formal garden layout was created in 1918 by W. H. Romaine-Walker and G. H. Jenkins. A paved terrace leads toward a U-shaped moat, crossed by an arched wooden bridge. Yew hedges divide the garden into compartments, with box-edged knot beds, clipped topiary, and statues representing the four seasons.

Beyond these enclosed spaces, pergolas and a rose garden lead to a sunken circular pool and fountain. The design alternates long views with smaller garden rooms, so a walk takes in both the full brick facade and close details of the planting. The old sundial, hedged paths, and bridge are as much a part of Great Fosters' identity as the bedrooms inside the house.

Utopia Retreat has three treatment rooms, with massages, facials, and hand and foot treatments available throughout the year. Temple Spa products feature in the treatment menu. Options include Swedish and hot-stone massage, while the Best of Both treatment combines a back, neck, and shoulder massage with a facial. A dual treatment room accommodates side-by-side full-body massages for two people.

The heated outdoor pool has an Art Deco setting, with a hot tub nearby. Swimming is seasonal and weather dependent, rather than a year-round indoor spa facility. Children have designated morning and late-afternoon swimming periods; the central part of the day is reserved for adults. Tennis adds another outdoor activity on the estate. There is no on-site gym, although separate arrangements can be made to use the nearby Egham Orbit leisure center.

Family arrangements are made around the individual bedrooms. Cots, rollaway beds, and children's tepees can be requested for suitable rooms, and selected bedrooms connect. Small bathrobes are available for younger guests, and the hotel can recommend a babysitting service. Children's menus list allergens, with specific dietary requirements discussed before arrival. Families can also eat picnic-style on the lawn. Between meals, the topiary and paths lead through the grounds, with swimming fitted around the designated family periods at the outdoor pool.

Small and medium-sized dogs are welcome in selected Comfy King rooms and Spacious Super King Suites in the Cloisters, as well as the Dower House's rooms and suites. Those buildings give access to the grounds, but the policy does not extend to every bedroom in the Main House.

Windsor Castle is around a 20-minute drive away, depending on traffic. Windsor Great Park, Virginia Water, and the Savill Garden offer further walks beyond the estate, from lakeside paths to ornamental planting. At Runnymede, the Magna Carta memorial and other monuments connect a Thames-side visit to English and international history. Ascot is also within reach by road. These places are outside the hotel grounds and can be visited on individual outings from Egham.

Great Fosters is on Stroude Road, close to the M25 and A30. Egham station is approximately five minutes away by taxi, with trains to London Waterloo taking around 40 minutes, depending on the service. Heathrow transfers can be arranged separately through the hotel. Parking and electric-vehicle charging are available on the estate, and helicopter arrivals require advance arrangements. The station connection makes a stay possible without driving, while a car gives access to the surrounding Windsor and Surrey countryside.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Formal parterres and a Japanese bridge give garden walks distinct places to explore, encouraging time outdoors beyond a quick look at the house.

The Estate Grill brings seasonal ingredients to the grill and offers a relaxed supper under its vaulted ceiling after a day in Surrey.

Afternoon tea moves between the Anne Boleyn drawing room and a summer terrace by the moat, making the setting part of the ritual.

Location of Great Fosters

Stroude Rd, Egham, TW20 9UR, United Kingdom

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What to Know About Great Fosters

Is Great Fosters Hotel Surrey worth it?

Yes. Great Fosters Hotel Surrey is worth it for travelers who want a historic country-house hotel near Windsor with gardens, dining, and spa-style treatments. It is a strong choice for couples, weekend breaks, food-focused stays, and guests who want a characterful alternative to a London hotel.

Where is Great Fosters Hotel Surrey located?

Great Fosters Hotel Surrey is located on Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 9UR, United Kingdom. The hotel is near Windsor, Heathrow Airport, Egham, Virginia Water, and the M25, making it practical for both leisure and short breaks.

How many rooms does Great Fosters Hotel Surrey have?

Great Fosters Hotel Surrey has 56 individually designed rooms and suites, according to the hotel's current information. The room mix includes cosy rooms, larger suites, Dower House options, and historic named suites for more character.

What makes Great Fosters Hotel Surrey special?

Great Fosters Hotel Surrey is a Tudor estate with royal heritage, a red-brick facade, tall chimneys, and 50 acres of gardens. The grounds include listed parterres, a Saxon moat, a Japanese bridge, terraces, and formal spaces that give the hotel strong visual identity.

Is Great Fosters Hotel Surrey close to Windsor?

Yes. Great Fosters Hotel Surrey is close to Windsor, making it a useful base for Windsor Castle and the surrounding royal borough. It also works well before or after Heathrow flights, since the airport is much closer than central London.

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