Photographed by Caroline Garland

The history of Great Fosters is made up of quite a mishmash of owners over the years so has quite a bit of architectural mix going back to Jacobean times but it is a lovely place with surprisingly beautiful gardens encompassing topiary, ancient and contemporary statues and a stunning rose garden with pergola.  If you don’t want to go for the whole hotel experience do at least treat yourself to lunch on the terrace and a wander round the gardens…

Photographed by Caroline Garland

Photographed by Caroline Garland

Photographed by Caroline Garland

Photographed by Caroline Garland

Photographed by Caroline Garland

Photographed by Caroline Garland

Photographed by Caroline Garland