A stay at one of England's most distinguished and historic hotels will leave you feeling inspired and refreshed. Great Fosters in Egham is luxurious, has every modern facility that you could require, and yet that patina of distinction and grandeur has hardly worn thin. Since its opening in 1930, it has been graced by the presence of royalty, film stars, emperors and literary icons and it remains today a favourite destination of many.

The delicious gourmet food at their restaurant has won them many an accolade, particularly the coveted AA rosette; in fact two of them. Fresh seasonal produce is used imaginatively and liberally in their menus, so do try the veal sweetbread with brioche, organic shitake and truffled egg, followed by beef bavette with smoked mashed potato and roast onion squash. For dessert there's a caramelised banana split with hazelnuts and the traditional afternoon tea with scones and cakes adds another level of interest.