Curated luxury hotels in Shipston on Stour

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.

With a stay at The Stag at Stow in Cheltenham, you'll be a 2-minute walk from St. Edward's Church and 6 minutes by foot from Fosse Gallery Fine Art. This hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Old Mill.

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.

With an 18-hole golf course and a health club with spa, the Heythrop Park is an Adult Only property set in the 440-acres Heythrop Park in the Oxfordshire countryside. Guests can enjoy the garden and terrace.

The health club at Heythrop Park has a swimming pool with relaxation area, plus a sauna and steam room. In the modern gym, each machine has a TV screen and an iPod dock.

The golf course takes you through woodland, countryside and around the lakes, finishing with the backdrop of the hotel mansion.

The guest rooms have designer features including large beds and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms feature a terrace.

There is a selection of places to dine, including a brasserie and a restaurant with views of the Italian gardens. In the morning, enjoy a breakfast of both hot and cold options at the breakfast buffet.

Oxford city centre is about 30 minutes' drive away, and Chipping Norton can be reached in about 7 miles. Blenheim Palace is just 6 miles away, and Bicester Village retail park is 14 miles away.

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.