Great Fosters, Tudor country house hotel in Egham, England
Great Fosters is a red-brick country house hotel in Egham, Surrey, with tall chimneys, stone mullioned windows, and formal gardens laid out around the main building. Converted stable buildings sit alongside the house and now form part of the hotel accommodation and event spaces.
The house was built in the mid-16th century as a royal hunting lodge and later passed through the hands of several English gentry families. It was converted into a hotel during the 20th century, with much of the original fabric kept in place.
The estate has two dining venues, one of which is set inside an old vaulted cellar that gives meals a distinctive feel. Guests eat surrounded by original stonework, which makes the experience feel tied to the long history of the building.
The property sits on the edge of Egham and is easy to reach by car, with parking available on site. Visitors who want to explore the gardens should wear comfortable shoes, as some paths can be uneven or damp depending on the season.
The grounds are said to contain a sundial gifted by Sir Francis Drake, which would link the property directly to one of the most famous figures of Elizabethan seafaring. The sundial still stands in the garden today and can be seen during a visit.
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