Great Fosters

We usually stay once or twice a year as we have flights going through LHR and try to have a layover day. The gardens are truly beautiful and the food and beverage are very good. We stayed in a historic room this time so it was not air conditioned. I think we prefer the newer suites outside of the main building. They have great drinks and food in the bar. Also there is a Michelin restaurant at the hotel. Its proximity to LHR airport and its historic beauty have us coming back

This hotel is a short train journey from London and has an excellent outdoor pool, which is perfect for the summer heatwave. Be advised the hotel guests do NOT get sun lounger priority & only paying day guests can reserve! Seems upside down to me but it's obviously a money spinner. Beautiful old Tudor hunting lodge. Perfect for weddings. Has a range of accommodation offerings. I stayed in two different rooms - both had excellent AC. TVs need upgrading as no Smart Apps such as Netflix- a basic in 2026 really. Staff are friendly but mainly young, local students, so untrained (& cheap). Would expect better from a 5* hotel. Didn't eat in the restaurant but ate from the bar menu. Decent food but obviously expensive. Poor choice of wines. Again, would expect a whole wine list for a 5* hotel. Perhaps only at dinner? Breakfast is not included but excellent value. While the location is convenient it does mean you can hear the constant M25 traffic in the background & on the Heathrow flight path. Overall a welcome break in this hot weather.

Beautiful. And a great hidden gem for an overnight Heathrow Airport stay .

Great to be by the pool which wasn’t crowded There are kids hours (8-10 and 4-6pm). Actual pool is a bit tired and you can hear the motorway which is a shame but staff and room were gear and air con was good in the heat.

Generally all good, but had to pay extra for a bigger room, as the photos were misleading on site. A few issues in room and service was very slow. Rooms too cold for baby even with heating. But we loved the idilic hotel and grounds.