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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.
Best for
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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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.
| Restaurant | Chef | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| The Tudor Pass (Seasonal Tasting) | Stefano Di Giosia Seasonal Tasting Stefano Di Giosia |
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 layout its own character, and some overlook the gardens. In one layout, yellow cushions and leaf-patterned wallpaper sit beside diamond-paned windows and a small writing desk. Another layout has a sloping ceiling and pale painted paneling. Bathrooms vary between a walk-in shower and a bathtub with a shower over it.
A TV with Freeview and a Bluetooth audio device are provided in the room. There is Wi-Fi and a safe. TempleSpa bath products, robes and slippers are supplied in the bathroom, along with a hairdryer.
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...
Coach House rooms have air conditioning. Dogs are welcome in selected Cloisters rooms.
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 rooms. In the Cloisters, older features mix with lighter furnishings. Each room has a desk and separate armchairs, and most look onto the Cloisters garden. One layout has blue curtains and red cushions around diamond-paned windows. Bathrooms offer a walk-in shower or a bathtub with an overhead shower.
The room has a TV with Freeview and a Bluetooth audio device. A refrigerator and a safe are provided. TempleSpa bath products, robes and slippers are set out in the bathroom, along with a hairdryer.
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...
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. Neutral colors appear in some rooms; others use brighter tones. Selected rooms also retain ornamental fireplaces. In one layout, plum cushions sit against a silver-colored upholstered headboard. Textured brown walls surround that bedroom. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower or a tub with a shower over it.
The room has an espresso coffee machine, a refrigerator and a safe. A TV with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi are available. TempleSpa bath products, robes and slippers are set out for guests.
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....
Selected Coach House rooms connect; dogs are accepted in the Dower House rooms.
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 Dower House, vibrant prints mix with natural materials. Most rooms have sofas, and all have armchairs and a desk. Some layouts feature sloping ceilings, exposed beams or patterned headboards. Bathrooms have a tub with a separate or overhead shower. Two Dower House rooms instead have a walk-in shower without a tub.
An espresso machine and a refrigerator are available in the room. There is a TV with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi. TempleSpa bath products, robes and slippers are provided for guests.
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...
Coach House suites have air conditioning. Some suites can connect. Dogs are welcome in the Cloisters suites.
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 Cloisters garden or rooftops, and many have high ceilings. Light pastel colors give way to bold botanical patterns across the different rooms. Some have yellow or green upholstered headboards against patterned walls, with curtains in contrasting colors. Bathrooms have a bathtub and separate shower, or a walk-in shower alone.
An espresso machine and a refrigerator are provided in the suite. There is a TV with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi. The bathroom has L'Occitane products, with robes and slippers for guests.
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...
Air conditioning is available in the two Dower House suites.
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 approach. One layout pairs a tall upholstered headboard with patterned walls and mirrored wardrobes. Another has exposed beams, a sofa and chairs. Selected suites retain ornamental fireplaces, with bathrooms hidden behind paneling. Some tubs have overhead showers. The Corridor, Hillingdon and Clarence suites have a separate shower.
The suite has an espresso coffee machine, a refrigerator and a safe. A TV with Freeview and a Bluetooth audio device are provided. TempleSpa products, robes and slippers are available in the bathroom.
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...
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. A striped sofa sits at the foot of the bed. There is also a separate dressing area. The bathroom's freestanding bathtub for two stands beneath a diamond-paned window. A walk-in drench shower completes the bathroom. Pale paneling and mirrored bedside furniture continue the light colors through the bedroom.
An espresso machine and a refrigerator are provided in the suite. There is a TV with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi. TempleSpa bath products, robes and slippers are set out for guests.
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....
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 furnishings and textured wall coverings sit alongside original rope detailing. Plum-colored seats gather around a low table, with a desk near the leaded window. Cushions and a throw bring the same deep colors into the bedroom beneath a pendant light. The concealed bathroom has an extra-deep bathtub with a shower over it.
Coffee can be made with the suite's espresso machine. A refrigerator and a safe are provided, along with a TV with Freeview and Bluetooth audio. TempleSpa bath products, robes and slippers are available.
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...
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 suite. Heritage paint colors surround the contemporary four-poster bed. There is space to lounge and dine, plus a separate dressing area with a mirrored counter. A pale freestanding bathtub stands in the bathroom. An ornate mirror hangs above the double vanity, alongside a walk-in drench shower.
An espresso coffee machine, a refrigerator and a safe are provided. There is also a TV with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi. TempleSpa bath products, robes and slippers are available in the bathroom.
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...
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 have murals on the front and intricate plasterwork on the reverse. The bathroom doors share those details. A sofa and large bureau furnish the bedroom on the Main House's first floor. Its windows overlook the tree-lined approach. Italian marble surrounds double washbasins and an oversized bathtub in the bathroom. The original theater-style shower hangs above the tub.
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...
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 leaded windows. A curved sofa sits at the foot of the bed. Near the window, a round table provides space to dine. Green patterns on the headboard and curtains echo the garden colors. There is a dressing area, and the bathroom has a double vanity, freestanding bathtub and walk-in drench shower.
The suite has an espresso machine and a refrigerator. A TV with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi are provided. TempleSpa products, robes and slippers are set out in the bathroom for guests.
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...
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 contrast with dark paneling and bright cushions. A sofa and armchairs gather around a low table, with a desk beside the leaded window. The room also retains a historic fireplace surround. Patterned walls frame the double washbasins in the bathroom. The bathtub has an overhead shower.
There is an espresso coffee machine and a refrigerator in the suite. A TV with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi are provided. The bathroom has TempleSpa products, with robes and slippers for guests.
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...
Two fold-down beds in the sitting room can accommodate children aged 12 and under.
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 directions. Views take in the entrance drive, outdoor pool and parterre gardens. The lounge has a blue sofa, bookshelves and a dining table. Lighter colors distinguish the bedroom. Paneling conceals two bathrooms. One has a bathtub and handheld shower, while the bedroom has its own en suite shower.
Coffee can be made with the espresso machine in the suite. TVs with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi are provided. TempleSpa bath products, robes and slippers are available, along with a hairdryer and safe.
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...
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, a pale buttoned sofa joins armchairs and a low table beneath leaded windows. Both rooms retain original fireplace features. A tiled corridor passes the wardrobe on the way to the bathroom and separate toilet. The bathroom has a freestanding roll-top bathtub in 1930s style, plus a large walk-in shower.
The suite has an espresso machine with fresh milk, a refrigerator and a safe. There is also a TV with Freeview, Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi. TempleSpa products, robes and slippers are provided in the bathroom.
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,...
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 Ratio, Veritas and Victoria. Adam and Eve appear on the carved mantel above. A blue sofa and gray armchairs stand against green walls and dark panels. A round dining table sits near the window, with views of the parterre gardens and entrance drive. The bathroom has a freestanding roll-top bathtub, large shower and double washbasins.
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.
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.
Stroude Rd, Egham, TW20 9UR, United Kingdom
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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