The Unicorn Hotel, Stow-on-the-Wold

The Unicorn Hotel is a 17th century cotswold stone hotel with a stylishly decorated interior which mixes traditional with modern whilst still retaining a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.  Afternoon tea can be taken in the pretty sitting room by the inglenook fireplace. Alternatively step over the flagstone hearth into the bar with its roaring log fire [...] [...]

Edward Sheldon, Wine Merchants, Shipston-on-Stour

Edward Sheldon is a very traditional country wine merchant – in the middle of good farming and hunting countryside southeast of Stratford-upon-Avon. (NB Now part of Bennetts Fine Wines )Their premises are redolent of their long history, and you’d be forgiven for expecting something a bit “stuffy”. But amongst the fine clarets, revered Burgundies [...] [...]

The Halford Bridge near Stratford-upon-Avon

  The Halford Bridge Halford Bridge Hotel There has been a coaching inn on the Fosse Way where it crosses the River Stour since the 16th Century, but in recent years the place was getting a touch neglected. However in December 2006 it re-opened under new owners after extensive refurbishment. It is now a stylish, modern informal venue for [...] [...]

Ryton Organic Gardens, near Coventry

Ryton Organic Gardens consists of ten acres of beautifully landscaped grounds highlighting the delights of organic gardening. Glorious arrays of flowers and shrubs are on show throughout the year, recapturing the beauty of a wildflower meadow and a cornfield. Blue seas of lavender and host of different roses invigorate the senses. Organic gardens also provide [...] [...]

Hidcote Manor Garden, nr Chipping Campden

One of England’s great gardens, Hidcote was designed and created in the Arts & Crafts style by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston. It is arranged as a series of outdoor rooms, each with a different character and separated by walls and hedges of many different species. The garden is famous for its rare shrubs and [...] [...]

The Pheasant, Withybrook

Charming 17th centrury coaching inn by a brook. The interior has a traditional feel with an inglenook fireplace, farming implements and horse racing photographs. The extensive menu includes steak, game, seafood, vegetarian and children’s selections. Now restyled as The Pheasant Eating House, the emphasis is very much on good food. With all the various types of food [...] [...]

Batsford Arboretum

  Visit one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. Batsford Arboretum, one of the jewels of the Cotswolds and one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. The Arboretum was designed and planted in the 1880s by Lord Redesdale on his return from a post in [...] [...]

Bulls Head

Suitable for the whole family with play areas both indoors and out. The food menu is varied, from fresh sandwiches upwards, and includes vegetarian and children’s dishes. They keep a variety of ales including Badger Best, Flowers Original and Hook Norton Best. located on the A427 Coventry Road, Brinklow, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 0NE T: 01788 832355 [...]

The Three Horseshoes

A traditional coach inn located on the Fosseway. Popular with families as there is a large garden with a selection of children’s play equipment. The interior has an air of “days gone by” with beams, horse brasses and log fires. A selection of home-cooked food is available, with the offer of a [...] [...]

The Old Mill Hotel & Restaurant

Situated by the River Stour, The Old Mill has been a landmark since William the Conqueror and has reference in the famous Domesday Book, the striking centuries-old building stands by the river providing warm accommodation (recently refurbished) and delectable cuisine. The converted flour mill retains its broad and strong oak wood character. 8 Mill Street, Shipston-On-Stour, [...] [...]