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Situated opposite the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre, The Arden Hotel offers free private parking and luxury marble bathrooms, with a central location in historical Stratford-upon-Avon. The property is part of the Eden Hotel Collection which has been awarded AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2014 - 2015.

All of the refurbished rooms feature modern en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Luxury bathrobes and free designer toiletries are also provided. Some rooms have scenic views of the River Avon.

The stylish No.44 restaurant serves fresh and creative dishes, whilst the contemporary Champagne Bar offers classic cocktails in sophisticated surroundings. The exclusive Club Bar features a private riverside terrace, and serves a light menu.

The Arden Hotel has a guest lounge with comfy sofas and an open fireplace, and there is also a garden with a terrace. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel, and a 24-hour reception service is also available.

Located on the banks of the River Avon, The Arden Hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk from The Falstaffs Experience. The Church of the Holy Trinity, Shakespeare’s resting place, is 5 minutes’ walk away. Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse is just 1 mile away.

The Stratford Limes Hotel is one mile from the centre of Stratford-Upon-Avon. The Limes has a courtyard garden, rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs and free parking.

Rooms at the Stratford Limes have large beds as standard, luxury toiletries and hairdryers. They also include DVD players, radio alarms with iPod docks and free mineral water.

The bar has a good selection of beverages and there is an outdoor seating area.

Home to numerous cafes and restaurants, Stratford-Upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Many popular places to eat are within walking distance of the Stratford Limes Hotel. There are many historical sites in the area, including Warwick Castle and the Cotswolds.

Located 8.9 km from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodation in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 31 km from University of Cambridge, 34 km from Knebworth House and 41 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Cricketers Clavering also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a garden view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clavering, like fishing and cycling.

Freeport Braintree is 44 km from The Cricketers Clavering, while Hatfield House is 45 km away. London Stansted Airport is 13 km from the property.

The Welcombe Golf & Spa Hotel; Best Western Premier Collection features an 18 hole, par 70 golf course. Located on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Stratford upon Avon, just 5 minutes from the M40. Complimentary parking is provided.

The Welcombe spa has been upgraded in 2018. Improvements to the state of the art spa have included a newly tiled swimming pool, a new sauna, refurbished steam room, new relaxation loungers around the spa and the redecoration of the spa treatment rooms (advance booking recommended). Tennis courts are also on offer.

Built in 1866, the 4-star hotel features an impressive lounge, with a large marble fireplace, chandeliers and period furniture. It also has a Green Tourism Award.

The spacious rooms at the hotel are decorated in modern colours and feature TVs with a variety of entertainment channels. Rooms also include a work desk, tea and coffee-making facilities and bathrooms with a bath, shower and hairdryer.

The Welcombe Golf & Spa Hotel; Best Western Premier Collection is 2 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, which boasts many tourist attractions including the Royal Shakespeare Company and Stratford Racecourse.

Set in 11 acres of parkland, Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a 16th century Elizabethan manor house. Located just 3 miles from Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, this historic property features an 11th century church and an ornate topiary garden, which was planted 100 years ago to replicate a chess board.

Bedrooms combine traditional character with 21st century luxuries, options include a variety within the manor house or cedar barns. The Stuart Restaurant and Great Hall offers dinner set-up with oak panelling and original fireplaces.

The Spa has everything needed to unwind and keep fit, relax in the beauty rooms and guests can take advantage of the extensive range of Decleor treatments on offer.

Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is where Shakespeare wrote ‘As You Like It’. Historians also believe the All Saints Church in the grounds is where Shakespeare married his wife, Anne Hathaway.

The Saracens Head, an old coaching inn, situated just 5 miles from London Stansted airport in Great Dunmow. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi

This historic hotel has been welcoming visitors for nearly 400 years. The 16th century coaching inn stands opposite the old market place at Great Dunmow, with easy access from the M11 and London Stansted Airport.

This historic hotel has been fully modernised and offers guests well appointed bedrooms including a TV, direct dial telephone, trouser press, hairdryer and coffee and tea making facilities.

Ideally situated on the high street of Dunmow town centre, The Saracens Head Hotel - The Coaching Inn Group offers a choice of 2 conference and banqueting rooms, a fully licensed restaurant and bar.

Set amid 38 acres of woodland and gardens, 3 miles away from the historic towns of Hastings and Battle in East Sussex, the hotel is an ideal base to explore 1066 country.

The house was built in 1719 and remodelled substantially in 1776 by General Sir James Murray, who served under Wolfe and was later Governor of Quebec. He named the house Beauport after his summer residence in Canada.

Set in beautiful, peaceful landscaped grounds, in the heart of rural Warwickshire, the hotel offers quality accommodation in a charming, lovingly restored former mill.

The immaculately kept grounds provide wonderful idyllic surroundings for a restful, relaxing and restorative break. You can enjoy pleasant walks among the abundant wildlife and through the tranquil grounds or fish in the River Arrow or in the on-site lake.

This property has been carefully preserved and sensitively restored. Today, the Arrow Mill offers excellent food and charming accommodation in a historic building rich in beautiful original features, such as ancient wooden beams.

The hotel is directly opposite Ragley Hall country estate and conveniently located within easy reach of junction 15 of the M40 motorway. Stratford-upon-Avon is nearby and attractive Georgian Warwick is also within easy reach.

This Traditional, Family ran Hotel is set in the heart of Ilchester, Somerset, with 15 En-suite Bedrooms including a Superking/Twin, Family with Toddler Bunk Beds, Ground Floor and Single rooms.
The Hotel has a cosy Lounge, Garden, 2 function rooms, Bar and Restaurant. Serving Classic British Style Food using local, fresh ingredients for Lunch and Dinner Service.

The Hotel has lots of character including traditional windows and beams, with hints of nautical ornaments to fit in with Ilchester's Fleet Air Arms and Navy Base just a few minutes up the road in Yeovilton.
The Ilchester Arms Hotel, Ilchester Somerset has a wide range of drinks from its outstanding wine collection from Liberty Wine's to west country ciders and Costal Real Ales. A guaranteed something for everyone.

Situated a 15-minute drive to the east of Rugby in the village of Crick, Holiday Inn Rugby-Northampton offers countryside views, fitness facilities and a restaurant. The spacious rooms feature a pillow menu and en suite facilities.

All rooms have black-out curtains and refreshments with tea and coffee facilities. Rooms also offer a work desk and TV. High-speed internet is also accessible in all rooms.

The on-site You Fit Leisure Club has an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and spa bath. The large fully-equipped gym features weights and fitness equipment.

The Restaurant and spacious Open Lobby serves a modern British menu and light meals throughout the day, and 24-hour room service is also available. There is a spacious terrace for refreshments, perfect on warm and sunny days.

Located just off the M1, Holiday Inn Rugby provides easy access to the area’s major road networks. Rugby Railway Station is just 6 miles away, and Silverstone Circuit and Warwick Castle are within 40 minutes’ drive. Free private parking is available on site.

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant.

Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries.

In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals.

In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer.

Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.

Boasting a hot tub, The Levels, Strawberryfield Park, Cheddar is located in Cheddar. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 34 km from Ashton Court.

The 1-bedroom chalet features a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Cabot Circus is 36 km from the chalet, while Bristol Temple Meads Station is 36 km from the property. Bristol Airport is 24 km away.

Adjacent to The Langford Inn are en suite bedrooms housed in 2 converted 17th-century barns with exposed beams, original brickwork, oak floors and luxuries for modern living.

Each room has a flat-screen TV with DVDs, a free Wi-Fi connection and tea/coffee. There are 3 suites, one with a twin spa bath, and one with shower room able to accommodate disabled guests.

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church.

You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.

Situated in Cambridge, 18 km from University of Cambridge, Stay Inn Express, Cambridge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

The breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

Audley End House is 40 km from Stay Inn Express, Cambridge, while Knebworth House is 48 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 56 km away.

Set in Ashford in the Kent region, The Old Apple Shed cosy heated cottage in a meadow close to the charming village of Bethersden features a patio. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The chalet has 1 bedroom, a TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Ashford International Train Station is 12 km from The Old Apple Shed cosy heated cottage in a meadow close to the charming village of Bethersden, while Leeds Castle is 26 km from the property. London City Airport is 90 km away.

The Great Escape, a property with a garden, is located in Rye, 32 km from Ashford International Train Station, 41 km from Leeds Castle, as well as 44 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. All units feature private entrance. All units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a vegetarian breakfast.

Eurotunnel UK is 45 km from The Great Escape, while Eastbourne Pier is 45 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 98 km from the property.

Situated in Kenilworth, within 10 km of FarGo Village and 12 km of Warwick Castle, The Old Bakery features accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 17 km from NEC Birmingham, 20 km from Walton Hall and 23 km from National Motorcycle Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Coventry Building Society Arena.

At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Royal Shakespeare Company is 23 km from The Old Bakery, while Belfry Golf Club is 29 km from the property. Birmingham Airport is 21 km away.

Less than 2 miles from Rye and 5 miles from the English Channel, Kings Head Inn features a bar, restaurant and a garden. Free WiFi, free private parking and newspapers are available at the property.

Individually designed, each room at the inn comes with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all have an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and shower.

At the Kings Head Inn, guests will enjoy seasonal and fresh produce, where possible also locally sourced. From the drinks menu, guests can choose from a selection of malts, ales and wines.

Local activities include cycling, hiking or bird watching in Dungeness, 14 miles away, while Rye Golf Club is 4.2 miles away. The Camber Castle is 5.6 miles away and Battle Abbey is 16 miles away.

Steeped in 16th century heritage, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel offers a distinct escape in the Worcestershire countryside. This Grade II listed former monastery immerses guests in grandly preserved original architecture, from the dramatic stone cloisters to striking gothic stained-glass windows providing an authentic glimpse into monastic life.

Accommodation includes 70 well-appointed bedrooms lovingly updated with modern amenities while retaining period charms. Dine on brasserie fare in The Refectory restaurant, the former nun's cafeteria, or explore the 26 acres of lush gardens and grounds.

As one of Worcestershire's most unique getaways, Stanbrook Abbey seamlessly blends historic ambiance with contemporary comforts. The breathtaking setting provides an idyllic backdrop for romantic escapes, fairytale weddings, special events and meetings.

Whether drawn by the abbey's captivating story or seeking a distinctive venue, Stanbrook Abbey promises an extraordinary experience steeped in heritage and natural beauty.

As a dog-friendly property, pets are welcome to experience this countryside retreat. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are available on-site.

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel is part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection of distinctive country house hotels and coastal resorts across the UK and the Channel Islands.