EVENING MEAL
There are several good pubs in the neighbourhood which we can recommend. We can make reservations at these if required. This is particularly important on Fridays and Saturdays when the good pubs tend to get booked up.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE AREA
TANWORTH-IN-ARDEN
Our closest village, with a pub, village shop and the church of St Mary of Magdelene, more like a small cathedral, built around 1330-1340 visit the Tanworth-in-Arden web site
the Nick Drake Memorial in Tanworth-in-Arden is visited by many fans who want to visit this musicians birthplace and pay their respects at his memorial www.nickdrake.net
HENLEY-IN-ARDEN
Famous for its ice cream! A picturesque market town only minutes away with many pubs and restauants
visit the Henley-in-Arden web site
THE BLUEBELL
A fantastic gastropub in picturesque Henley in Arden. Fabulous dining, cosy indoor and sunny outdoor areas and a wonderful pub atmosphere. visit the Bluebell Website
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
The birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK visit the Stratford-upon Avon web site
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
Royal Shakespeare Company - The RSC is probably the most famous classical theatre company in the world. visit the theatre site
WARWICK CASTLE
A marvellous example of a complete mediaeval castle, Warwick has played a dominant role in the power game in England for over one thousand years. Originally the home of the Earls of Warwick Warwick Castle has witnessed murder, mystery, intrigue and scandal. visit the Warwick Castle web site
Choose your favourite cuisine from some of the best restaurants in Warwick only about 20 minute away. Use the Virtual Street to take a virtual stroll and learn more about what Warwick has to offer. You can decide where to visit before you actually go!
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CHARLECOTE PARK
The home of the Lucy family for over 700 years, the mellow brickwork and great chimneys of Charlecote seem to sum up the very essence of Tudor England. There are strong associations with both Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare, who knew the house well and he is alleged to have been caught poaching the estate deer. The rich early Victorian interior contains many important objects from Beckfords Fonthill Abbey and, outside, the balustraded formal garden gives onto a fine deer park landscaped by Capability Brown
visit the Charlecote Park web site
UMBERSLADE FARM PARK
10 minutes down the road offering a full day out for all the family
visit Umberslade Farm Parkweb site
KENILWORTH CASTLE
Made famous by Walter Scotts well known poem. Kenilworth Castle was established by Geoffrey de Clinton, Chamberlain to Henry I, in about 1122. Warwick Castle was founded slightly earlier, shortly after the Norman Conquest visit the Kenilworth Castle web site
ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA
Leamington Spa is situated in Warwickshire, deep in the heart of England with excellent shopping visit the Leamington-Spa web site
within an hour
The Cotswolds and Evesham, The Malvern Hills and Worcester.
If you are looking for larger towns and cities, Solihull, Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Rugby, Leicester and Banbury are all within easy travelling distance