Great Fosters
Great Fosters is an endlessly charming Tudor estate steeped in royal history, near Windsor in Surrey. Set in 50 acres of stunning gardens and parkland, which include a listed topiary garden & Saxon moat with Japanese bridge the instantly recognisable red-brick facade and chimney tops are a sight to behold. Immaculately preserved, this stately historic monument boasts a wonderful setting and offers the perfect break for those longing to escape the hustle and bustle.
This magnificent boutique hotel is nestled in acres of glorious gardens and boasts 56 rooms & suites, seven private hire spaces, a Cocktail Bar, Painted Hall bar, several terraces (one even has a pizza oven) and much more – not least the Saxon moat and grassed amphitheatre. Proud holder of five stars, you can expect personable, timely and anticipative service set in regal and historic surroundings contrasted with bold new artworks, vibrant velvet sofas and contemporary fixtures.
Cuisine is at the heart of the offering at Great Fosters; The Tudor Pass is an intimate dining room that has recently earned a Michelin star, with only seven tables and offers a tasting menu whilst the more informal Estate Grill serves relaxed dishes under an oak beamed vaulted ceiling. The hotel is passionate about their drink and cocktail offering too , with cocktail served in the cosy cocktail bar with views of the fountain and Japanese bridge or on the Terraces overlooking the estate in the Summer.
Utopia Retreat with an outdoor heated pool & hot tub is open in the summer months and guests can visit for A Day by the Pool to laze on a sunbed, enjoy a relaxing treatment and experience the estate.
Great Fosters is mere moments from London Heathrow and 35 minutes from London Waterloo.
Q&A
Opening times
Afternoon Tea: Daily 12 noon – 5pm
The Tudor Pass: Wednesday – Saturday for lunch and dinner
The Estate Grill: daily for lunch and dinner
3 things to try when you’re there
Award winning afternoon tea in the historic Anne Boleyn or in the warmer months on the Terrace overlooking the Saxon moat.
Take a stroll through the grounds to explore a grassed amphitheatre, lake, sunken rose garden, Saxon moat with Japanese bridge and more.
Indulge in a gastronomic tasting experience in The Tudor Pass.
You might not know but..
You can visit Great Fosters for the day on their A Day in the Country package – a Champagne welcome, pool time by their glorious outdoor pool, a treatment, tennis, two course picnic lunch & cream tea are all included.