Great Fosters
Grand English estate meets considered contemporary luxury. The Main House rooms lean heavily into history — tapestries, ornate plasterwork, four-posters. Cloisters and Coach House rooms go bolder and fresher. The overall effect is theatrical but lived-in, not stuffy.
Book the Tudor Pass well in advance — only 7 tables and typically reserved weeks or months ahead
Why It Matters
Grade I listed building with nearly 500 years of history, a Michelin-starred restaurant (The Tudor Pass) with only seven tables, and gardens considered among the finest Arts and Crafts examples in Europe. The only AA five-star hotel in Surrey. Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles, and Henry VIII have all been associated with the estate.
A 16th-century Elizabethan manor that probably began as a royal hunting lodge, Great Fosters is now one of Surrey's most storied five-star hotels. Set on 50 acres with a Saxon moat, Japanese bridge, listed parterres, and a sundial reputedly gifted by Sir Francis Drake, the red-brick facade and chimneys make quite an entrance. Inside, you get 56 individually decorated rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant with only seven tables, and an art-deco heated outdoor pool — all about six miles from Heathrow.
Where You'll Stay
16 room types available
Comfy King Room (Cloisters / Coach House)
Located in the Cloisters and Coach House buildings, a short walk from the Main House past the ornamental herb garden. Cloisters rooms are light and airy with a mix of old and new; Coach House rooms go bold with chartreuse striped fabrics and monochrome bathrooms. Most overlook the Cloisters garden. Air-conditioned in the Coach House.
King · 17 sqm
Comfy King Room (Main House)
On the 1st and 2nd floors of the historic Main House. Rich with original features — ornamental fireplaces, iconic mullioned windows. Some overlook the parterre gardens, others the grand entrance approach. Decorated in either calm natural tones or bright and glamorous colour palettes. Espresso machine included.
King (twinning available in some) · 18 sqmCosy Double Room
The smallest option and mostly on the upper floor of the Main House, with charming original features and some garden views. A tight but perfectly formed stay. Good for solo travellers or couples happy to trade space for character.
Double (4'6" or 5ft handmade British beds) · 13 sqmLuxury King Room
In the Coach House (contemporary, bold block-colour fabrics, air-conditioned, approx 27m²) and the Dower House (vibrant print fabrics, more traditional feel). Most have sofas and all have armchairs. Dower House rooms are dog-friendly. 'Staines' and 'Datchet' in the Coach House interconnect — ideal for families.
King · 27 sqmPanel II Suite
Named for the Grade I-listed Tudor panelling that dominates the room. The contrast between the ancient panelling and the flamboyant, modern four-poster bed is striking. Emperor-sized four-poster, 40m², views across the grand hotel approach. Bathtub with shower, double washbasins.
Emperor Four-poster · 40 sqmSingle Room
A unique couchette-style single room — unusual for a hotel of this calibre. Located in the Main House. Approximately 19m².
Single · 19 sqmSpacious Super King Suite
Open-plan suites in the Cloisters and Coach House. Light, airy and decorated in pastels or signature wallpapers with a Scandinavian influence. Each has a lounge area and super king bed. Cloisters suites are pet-friendly. Coach House suites are air-conditioned and some interconnect. Most enjoy views of the Cloisters garden or rooftops.
Super King · 33 sqmSplendid Historic Suite
Spread across the Dower House and Main House. Smaller than the Spacious Suites (25–28m²) but loaded with atmosphere — fireplaces, hidden bathrooms, Grade I-listed features. Dower House suites are air-conditioned. Rich in historic detail without tipping into museum territory.
King or Twin · 26 sqmThe Byfleet Suite
Named after Byfleet Manor — the Downton Abbey Dowager Countess's house, itself with roots to a 12th-century Edward II hunting lodge. First floor of the Dower House, 35m², with views across the Cloisters and the ancient roofline of Great Fosters. Contemporary four-poster, velvet furnishings, botanic patterns, leaded windows, dressing area and dining space.
Super King Contemporary Four-poster · 35 sqmThe Duke of Wellington Suite
Second floor of the Main House, 33m². Bold Michael Northcroft furnishings and contemporary textured wall coverings contrast with original rope detailing and a 'hidden' bathroom. Splendid views across the manicured estate gardens. Separate lounge. Extra-deep tub with shower over bath.
Super King · 33 sqmThe Italian Suite
Conceived around 1910 by W.H. Romaine-Walker and G.H. Jenkins for a major redevelopment. The quattrocento entrance doors, imported in 1912, have fabulous murals on the front and intricate plasterwork on the reverse. Italian marble bathroom with an oversized bath and original theatre shower. King bed, sofa, first floor of Main House with views through the trees to the entrance. 36m².
King · 36 sqmThe Marlborough Suite
The largest Dower House suite at 45m², named after Marlborough House — Sir Christopher Wren's London mansion originally designed for the Duchess of Marlborough. Sweeping views across the sculpture lawn. Velvet furnishings, botanic patterns, heritage paints, leaded windows. Free-standing bath, walk-in shower, double vanity, dressing area.
Super King · 45 sqmThe Nursery Suite
Charlie Chaplin's family used this suite in the 1940s — hence the name. Features two Victorian fold-down beds, an original ornate ceiling, and secret bathrooms revealed through the panelling. A triple-aspect room spanning 43m²: views west over the entrance promenade, north over the outdoor pool, and east over the parterre gardens. There was once a secret staircase linking it to the Tapestry Suite below, where Chaplin and his wife would stay.
Super King (or twin) plus two fold-down beds · 43 sqmThe Queen Anne Suite
Named for Queen Anne Boleyn, thought to have used these as her personal rooms. One of the most popular suites at 49m². Four-poster super king bed, separate lounge, spectacular garden views. Grand bathroom with 1930s roll-top bath and walk-in shower. Can sleep two adults plus two children on extra beds.
Four-poster Super King · 49 sqmThe Tapestry Suite
The flagship suite — 57m² on the first floor of the Main House, originally Anne Boleyn's personal drawing room during her courtship with Henry VIII. The walls are hung with priceless 17th-century Flemish tapestries. The Jacobean chimney piece is carved with Ratio, Veritas and Victoria. There's also a carved firestone mantel depicting Adam and Eve. Emperor-sized bed, dining table, dual-aspect views across the parterre gardens and grand drive. Roll-top bath, walk-in shower, double washbasins.
Emperor Double · 57 sqmThe Waterloo Suite
Upper floor of the Main House with a private bijoux balcony and sunset views over the estate gardens. Decorated in blush and neutral tones with cow-parsley print wallcoverings. King four-poster, separate dressing area, freestanding tub for two, and a walk-in drench shower. 33m².
King Four-poster · 33 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Great Fosters-branded bicycles available to hire for exploring the local area.
Fifty acres of listed gardens including formal parterres, a Saxon moat crossed by a Japanese bridge, a knot garden designed to reflect a Persian rug, a fountain, and a sundial reputedly given to the estate by Sir Francis Drake. Considered among the finest Arts and Crafts gardens in Europe. Estate apiary also on-site.
Bookable picnics on the estate grounds — a particularly popular summer activity amid the formal gardens.
Croquet lawn on the estate — proper English country house stuff.
Hard tennis court on the estate. An additional fee may apply.
Pre-bookable tours of the estate and meeting rooms via the hotel's booking calendar.
Art-deco pool with 1930s listed bathing huts and a hot tub. Open May–September for hotel residents. Pool days also available for non-residents to book. Loungers, umbrella seating (including a Nyetimber swing seat), and pool-side food and drink service.
Day access to the outdoor pool and hot tub, including food and beverage service. Various packages available including 'A Day In The Country' and twilight swim with supper.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business facilities with computers. Multiple conference and meeting rooms available, plus exclusive hire of the full estate.
Outdoor hot tub adjacent to the art-deco pool, open in summer months.
Dogs warmly welcomed in selected rooms (Cloisters Spacious Suites and Dower House Luxury King rooms). Charge of £40 per stay. Dogs get their own bed and bowls, can join owners on the terrace and in the Cocktail Bar, and can enjoy a bespoke doggy afternoon tea with a puppy-cino.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available at additional cost.
Round-the-clock room service available for guests.
Full concierge service. Can arrange local taxis, Heathrow transfers, and reservations.
Fast complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
Tesla destination charging points on-site in the car park.
On-site helicopter landing site for those arriving by air (OS grid ref TQ013696).
200 parking spaces on-site, including disabled bays. Valet parking also available.
On-site beehives producing the estate honey served at breakfast and used in restaurant menus.
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