The Best Small Luxury Hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon
Travel Guide | January 2024
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Historic property. Unique. This luxury, 4-star Gothic mansion is set within 40 acres of lush parkland. With the River Stour running through, it offers luxuriously furnished rooms, award-winning dining, and an indoor swimming pool. Each room includes a large flat-screen TV, bathrobes, luxury toiletries and free mineral water. Rooms at The Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon are spacious and decorated with sumptuous furnishings. Guests can also enjoy free magazines and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer scenic views and open fireplaces. Dining at Ettington Park can be enjoyed in the stunning Great Drawing Room Restaurant, with its elegant decor, 18th-century ceiling, and historic features. Locally sourced, seasonal produce is used to provide unique, modern British cuisine. Guests at The Ettington can also relax in the hotel's swimming pool, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi. The historic town of Stratford-Upon-Avon and its rail station are 10 minutes’ drive away, and Warwick Castle is a 25-minute drive. The car park offers 1 complimentary electric car charge point.Show full description
I think this is one of the most historic, unique and authentic hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon! WOW!
Charming. Nice style. Superb interior design. The central 4-star Hotel Indigo - Stratford Upon Avon is a 5-minute walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The hotel offers free WiFi throughout all areas of the hotel. All rooms at this property are non-smoking and have flat screen TVs, tea / coffee making facilities and offer free WiFi. A 24-hour room service is also available. The property's The Woodsman restaurant features a menu using locally sourced produce. Hotel Indigo - Stratford Upon Avon has a great location in the centre of this picturesque town. A wide range of restaurants, pubs, shops and historic Shakespearean sites are just a couple of minutes' walk away.Show full description
Hotel Du Vin Stratford is attractively situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, and features a bar, free WiFi and on-site dining. Around a 6-minute walk from Royal Shakespeare Company, the property is also close to Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Every room includes a private bathroom with a bath or shower and luxury toiletries are provided. Local points of interest like Mary Ardens House and Swan Theatre are reachable within 300 metres and 500 metres, respectively. At the hotel, the rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests at Hotel Du Vin Stratford can enjoy a continental breakfast. The restaurant offers French cuisine with private dining rooms also available. The hotel dates back to 1798 and retains some of the original features. The reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day. Stratford upon Avon College is 500 metres from the accommodation, while Anne Hathaways Cottage is a 16-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 29 km from the property.Show full description
Highly elegant. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Baraset Barn Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi in Stratford-upon-Avon, well located 1.9 km from Charlecote Park. The property features an award-winning restaurant and a courtyard garden with fire pit and outdoor furniture. At the hotel, each room is individually-designed and includes a King bed, luxury linen, air conditioning, digital safes and a Smart TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower. The Baraset Barn Restaurant has kept its original features in oak, granite and pewter, combined with contemporary styling elements. The dishes are prepared with produce from local orchards and farms. Guests can enjoy continental breakfast, afternoon snacks and pre-dinner drinks in The Conservatory Bar. There are also three separate function spaces: The Private Dining Room, The Upper Mezzanine and The Board Room, for private business functions or family gatherings. Royal Shakespeare Theatre is 3.8 km from the hotel, while Royal Shakespeare Company is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 44 km from the property.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ELEGANT AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Charming. Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Church Street Townhouse is situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, 200 metres from Royal Shakespeare Company. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms are equipped with a TV. All rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries. Swan Theatre is 300 metres from The Church Street Townhouse, while Mary Ardens House is 3 miles away. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 28 miles from The Church Street Townhouse.Show full description
This might be one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Set in 11 acres of parkland, Billesley Manor 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. The Billesley Manor 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.Show full description
This might be one of the most ROMANTIC hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Great value. The The 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 The Limes Hotel. There are many historical sites in the area, including Warwick Castle and the Cotswolds.Show full description
Great breakfast. 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. Luxury bathrobes and free designer toiletries are also provided. All of the refurbished rooms feature modern en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. 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.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Popular among couples. Overlooking the RSC Theatre, the 17th-century riverside Swan's Nest hotel has parking and a bar. The town centre is a 5-minute walk away and the rail station is 15 minutes’ walk from the building. Bistrot Pierre offers French cuisine and a superb river view, while The Bear Bar and Kitchen serves traditional English dishes. Guests can also relax in the courtyard garden at Swan's Nest. The spacious rooms all have a 26-inch Freeview LCD TV, a walk-in monsoon shower and free mineral water. Many rooms also feature scenic views of the hotel’s garden. There is public parking onsite for an extra cost.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon is a riverside hotel near Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre. The hotel offers modern rooms, a heated swimming pool and a riverside terrace. Stratford-upon-Avon Train Station is just 1 mile away. The hotel's 259 rooms offer views of the river and garden. Each room has a work space and free WiFi. Executive rooms provide guests with bathrobes and a minibar. You can work out in the hotel's leisure club and gym or unwind in the sauna and heated indoor swimming pool. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the Riverside Restaurant or relax with a drink or light bite to eat in the Terrace Lounge and Bar or on the heated Terrace. There are a variety of breakfast options available at the breakfast buffet which offers both hot and cold options. There are 14 meeting rooms with the largest room having a capacity of up to 550 people. The hotel has photocopying facilities. The hotel is a 5-minute stroll along the River Avon to the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Swan Theatre. This hotel is set in landscaped gardens beside the River Avon, 26.5 miles from Birmingham Airport and a 10-minute drive from the M40 motorway. There's on-site car parking and the town centre is a 2-minute walk away.Show full description
Situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, 2.3 km from Royal Shakespeare Company, Burnside Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms include a kitchen fitted with a fridge. Royal Shakespeare Theatre is 2.4 km from Burnside Hotel, while Walton Hall is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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