Great Fosters

In leafy Egham, Runnymede — a Grade I–listed country house set on 50 acres of gardens and parkland. Minutes from the M3 and M25 and a short drive from Heathrow, Staines and Chertsey, with easy access to the Thames and nearby historic attractions such as Windsor Castle.

A once-royal hunting lodge turned luxury country hotel, the property wears its 16th-century bones proudly — mullioned windows, chimneys, tapestries and grand fireplaces. The estate wraps a Saxon moat and Japanese bridge around formal gardens and offers a mix of individually decorated rooms in the Main House and more contemporary rooms in the Cloisters and Coach House. Historic wedding options include private rooms and a 14th-century tithe barn, plus lawns licensed for outside ceremonies.

Pamper in three treatment rooms with massages and facials, stretch out on the seasonal heated outdoor pool (open spring–autumn) complete with 1930s listed bathing huts, or serve and volley on the outdoor tennis court. Concierge service and valet parking make arrival easy, and complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. Expect garden views, terraces for alfresco sipping and well‑kept grounds for wandering.

State-of-the-art conference facilities and a business center support meetings and events. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, express check-in/out and on-site valet parking help keep business running smoothly.

Two on-site restaurants cover the range from ingredient-led, locally sourced plates to an intimate tasting-menu fine-dining option, with many dishes using produce grown on the estate. Alfresco terraces, afternoon tea service and 24-hour room service add flexibility; English breakfast is available for a fee.