If you’re on the hunt for an opulent, well-managed place to stay in the midst of Shakespeare’s England, then consider the Ettington Park Hotel, just six miles outside Stratford-upon-Avon. Surrounded by 40 acres of beautiful parkland, it’s got lots to offer, including a tranquil rural setting. When all you can see are trees and huge [...]
The trouble with Stratford is that there is too much to see and do! We visited last year for an action-packed break but still returned home eager for more. So, the opportunity to return to this fine Warwickshire town, which lies on the River Avon some 20 miles from Birmingham, was welcomed by my family. [...]
If you fancy doing Stratford-upon-Avon in style, then your place to stay must be the four-star Welcombe Hotel, Spa and Golf Club. Situated on the outskirts of the town, you won’t find a grander hotel. Set amidst 157 acres of lush Warwickshire countryside, the hotel was formerly part of Menzies Hotels but is now owned by [...]
[nggallery id=81 template="sliderview"] Exploring Shakespeare Country Quite rightly, Stratford lures visitors through its links with the Bard, who was born and brought up in the Warwickshire town. But beyond its literary connections, the area has much more to offer. For starters, there is the Butterfly Farm, which promotes itself as the “UK’s largest tropical butterfly paradise”. [...]
I’ve visited many castles over the years but somehow Warwick Castle, which sits alongside the River Avon within 64 acres of rolling landscaped grounds, slipped through the net. Thankfully, I rectified the matter a week ago when I packed the car and headed up the M5 and M40 with my wife and two children (ages [...]
