The Mary Arden Inn - A traditional country inn with rooms. Just three miles from Stratford centre. A beautiful inn offering good food, fine wine and real ales with traditional accommodation in a stunning location. Formerly a splendid private house, the Mary Arden Inn dates back to the 1700s. You may recognise the name Mary Arden as William Shakespeare's mother. Standing opposite Mary Arden's house, the inn offers the perfect country retreat for visiting Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, and all of the local heritage and history. The Mary Arden Inn has 11 en-suite bedrooms, all decorated and furnished in a traditional style to compliment the beautiful building. The traditional bar with an open fireplace and original beams offers an extensive bar menu, along with a selection of real ales and plenty of character. The bar leads on to a charming terrace and beer garden, which is the ideal setting for a relaxing summer. The Mary Arden restaurant also offers an excellent a la cart? menu, complemented by an imaginative wine list and relaxed ambience.

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel - Set within a traditional coaching inn dating back to the 1500's, this small hotel is ideally located in the thriving and historic market town of Atherstone in Warwickshire. In the centre of the Midlands, Atherstone boasts excellent transport links to Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Burton, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. Birmingham International Airport, the NEC, the NIA, and the ICC are just 15 miles away. Completely refurbished to a very high standard in 2005, the Red Lion comprises of 30 individually-named rooms, all of which are en suite and feature Wi-Fi internet access.