Probably built as a Royal Hunting lodge and very much a stately home since the 16th century Great Fosters is now a prestigious hotel.

Set amongst 50 acres of gardens and parkland the hotel is a Grade One listed building blessed with the grandeur of 16th century England and luxurious modern facilities.

Its past is evident in the mullioned windows tall chimneys fireplaces and brick finials while the Saxon moat crossed by a Japanese bridge surrounds three sides of the formal garden.

All the suites and bedrooms are individually decorated.

The bedrooms in the Main House are adorned with tapestries and antiques whilst the bedrooms in The Cloisters are more contemporary in style.

The Coach House recently refurbished in 2008 offers luxurious accommodation with the latest plasma screens i-pod docking stations and fabulous bathrooms.

The Oak Room restaurant serves acclaimed modern English food beneath vaulted oak beams which lend a charming elegance to every meal.