For the footloose and the fancy-free, or for those who prefer to load up and tow their home behind them, Riverside provides an ideal place to stay. Set just a mile out of the town center, which is easily reached via a short walk, this excellent site offers tent, motor home and touring caravan pitches. Facilities on site include toilets and a shower block, shaver points, dish washing points and electricity hook up. Additional amenities, including a post office, off-license and green grocers, can be found in the village.
Situated in Staffordshire, surrounded by the hills of The National Forest and 50 acres of countryside, this historically listed stately home is 30 minutes’ drive from Stafford. There is free WiFi throughout, and free parking on site. Guests at Hoar Cross Hall Spa Resort can stroll through the pretty gardens, relax in the Italian Water Garden, sit by one of 6 on-site lakes or take advantage of the driving range. Rooms at Hoar Cross Hall Spa Resort are luxurious in style, with a flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom. Many boast picturesque views over the grounds. You can enjoy afternoon tea in elegant surroundings, and the property’s award-winning head chef serves a creative restaurant menu made from high-quality local ingredients.
Spread over 14 acres of grass meadows and surrounded by medieval castles, camping at Twitey’s Tipis is nothing short of a feast for your eyes. Breathe in the fresh country air, take idyllic walks lost in thought, or gaze at the stars after the sun sets. You can also try your luck spotting deers, rabbits and foxes. This one-of- a kind campsite takes you back to pre-internet days and has a lot of quirky touches including a wheelbarrow to help move your stuff to where you’d like to camp. You also have the option to rent tipis which comes along with lanterns, kitchen utensils and everything you need to create a cozy campfire. Allowing only 15 tents on the campsite, if you are looking for uninterrupted peace and solitude, Twitey’s Tipis is the place to go.
Nuthurst Grange lies in the heart of England between Stratford Upon Avon and Birmingham. Approached by way of a long tree lined avenue, Nuthurst Grange nestles in 7.5 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland. The hotel is conveniently located, 15 minutes' drive from Birmingham International Airport and railway station, the M5, M6 and only 5 minutes from the M40 and M42. The NEC and International Convention Centre are also nearby. The gardens and grounds are meticulously maintained to ensure a warm, picturesque welcome at any time of year, while the hotel's restaurant is in the Michelin guide and has 2 Rosettes. Nuthurst Grange offers enviable dining, meeting, conference and bedroom facilities. Audiovisual equipment includes a wireless PA system, CD and DVD players, data projectors and an interactive white board. The hotel caters for weddings, dinner parties, receptions, press launches, meetings, functions and conferences. Located on the ground floor, each conference/meeting suite, bar and lounge has access to the gardens and benefits from natural daylight.
Aidan House is a charming Victorian town house with free Wi-Fi and a fine position in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Shakespeare Theatre, restaurants and other local attractions are a few minutes’ walk away. The guest house was built in 1897 and many of its original features have been retained. Each comfortable room has an en suite or a private shower room. Full English breakfasts and continental options including pancakes and croissants are available. The train station and the River Avon are both within walking distance. Private off-street parking is available.
Aidan House is a charming Victorian town house with free Wi-Fi and a fine position in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Shakespeare Theatre, restaurants and other local attractions are a few minutes’ walk away. The guest house was built in 1897 and many of its original features have been retained. Each comfortable room has an en suite or a private shower room. Full English breakfasts and continental options including pancakes and croissants are available. The train station and the River Avon are both within walking distance. Private off-street parking is available.