"Once a Tudor hunting lodge, Great Fosters has centuries of stories built into its beams, from royal crests and Queen Anne’s four-poster to Charlie Chaplin checking in for a quiet escape. Today, it balances tales from the past with a streak of mischief: electric blue velvets, antler chandeliers, Jacobean fireplaces, and a sundial said to be gifted by Sir Francis Drake. Set in 50 acres of gardens, complete with a heated pool, tennis court, and moated topiary, it’s a stay that moves easily between period drama and playful escape. The gin is made in-house. So is the honey." - Tablet Hotels