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Gracing an estate of more than fifty acres in what
was once the heart of Royal Windsor Forest in
Surrey, Great Fosters is the most distinguished of
hotels – a Grade One listed building blessed with
the grandeur of 16th century England and luxurious
modern facilities. Immaculately preserved, this
stately historic hotel also boasts a highly
sought-after location, being near Heathrow
airport, the M25 and M4, and also near Windsor,
Wentworth and many of London’s leading
attractions.
Since it first opened its doors
as a hotel in 1930, this magnificent residence has
played host to royalty, film stars, emperors and
literary icons.
Great Fosters’ many reception
rooms are richly adorned with oak beams and
panelling, Jacobean chimneypieces, fine
furnishings and exceptional works of art.
Reflecting centuries of history, art and
architecture, the rooms are nevertheless
immaculately maintained and offer every modern
comfort in the most charming of settings.
Great Fosters welcomes guests
for private events in a variety of private
dining rooms, serving gourmet dishes inspired by
Head Chef Simon Bolsover. Likewise, the hotel is a
wonderful setting for a wedding, christening or
private celebration, and has excellent facilities
for business meetings and functions – all of which
our professional staff can advise on and help to
organise.
Guests have full use of the
hotel’s leisure facilities, including a heated
outdoor swimming pool (open from May to
September), a hard tennis court and a croquet
lawn. The extensive gardens alone inspire guests
to visit from all corners of the world and have
been listed as ‘of outstanding merit’.
Accommodation All the suites and bedrooms at
Great Fosters are individually decorated, some
with four-poster beds, Persian rugs, gilt
furnishings and damask walls, many with
tapestries, antiques and artefacts dating back
hundreds of years. Guests are accommodated in
three separate buildings. The Main House, which
dates from 1550, offers a choice of historic
suites and bedrooms. The Cloisters, which is
reached across a courtyard, offers contemporary
suites and double rooms which were refurbished in
May 2001. In addition The Coach House will provide
newly refurbished accommodation in a choice of
executive double rooms and suites.
Dining
Specialising in modern
English cuisine using the finest ingredients,
Great Fosters offers an inspired menu of gourmet
food. The hotel is equally popular with resident guests as well as those seeking a top
restaurant and unique evenings out within the
Wentworth, Windsor, Hampton Court and Heathrow
area. Guests can relax with
pre-dinner drinks in the Cocktail Bar overlooking
the Japanese bridge, beside the open fireplace in
the Main Hall, or on the Terrace in fine weather.
An impressive selection of vintage wines is also
available to accompany the fine dining.
Weddings
Great Fosters
is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture; set
amongst stunning formal gardens, the hotel makes
an ideal venue for a wedding reception. Great
Fosters possesses a plethora of original details
and features and is designated as a Scheduled
Historic Monument and Grade One listed building.
Tempting menus are combined with vintage wines to
ensure that your wedding breakfast is a gourmet
experience, while the hotel’s romantic gardens –
with a Japanese bridge, fountain and Saxon moat –
provide an idyllic backdrop for photography.
Following the celebrations, Great Fosters can
offer your wedding party luxurious accommodation
in our many suites and rooms. Professional
staff will be delighted to advise you and can help
plan and organise an unforgettable day.
Meetings and Private Dining
Great Fosters offers a variety of meeting rooms,
along with excellent cuisine and scenic gardens
and courtyards where delegates can relax. Private
lunches and dinners can be prepared to suit your
event, and luxurious overnight accommodation can
also be arranged at the hotel. Perfecting the
balance between business and pleasure, Great
Fosters meets the demand for professional, modern
conference facilities within the most inviting of
settings. The hotel is a highly prestigious venue
for private meetings, business seminars and
premier corporate hospitality events. With great
experience in planning events, it is one of the
finest conference venues in Surrey, with the added
advantage of being near Heathrow Airport.
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