Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Wilmcote, England

Set in 11 acres of private parkland, the hotel includes an 11th-century church and a topiary garden planted 100 years ago to replicate a chess board. The grounds also have a tennis court, a vegetable garden, and a fountain. The hotel is located just 3 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Bedrooms are available in the main Elizabethan manor house or in cedar barns. Each room combines traditional character with 21st-century luxuries, including newly refurbished bathrooms and Molton Brown toiletries. Some rooms offer four-poster beds and garden views.

The on-site ESPA spa offers Decleor treatments such as massages, facials, and body scrubs. Wellness facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and a fitness centre. Yoga classes and a tennis court are available for guests.

The Stuart Restaurant serves dinner in a room with 16th-century oak panelling and original fireplaces. The Great Hall Bar & Lounge offers seasonal cocktails and light meals. Private dining options with garden views are available for groups.

The hotel is pet-friendly, providing pet baskets and bowls in guest rooms. Families can use family rooms and board games. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for events and corporate retreats.

Location: 3 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, near Shakespeare's Birthplace

History: 16th-century manor with 11th-century church and Shakespearean ties

Grounds: 11 acres of parkland with a chessboard topiary garden

Spa: On-site ESPA spa with Decleor treatments, indoor pool, sauna, steam room

Dining: Stuart Restaurant with oak panelling and Great Hall Bar & Lounge

Rooms: Manor house and cedar barn rooms with four-poster beds