The Welcombe Golf & Spa Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Stratford-upon-Avon
About the Hotel
Historic Country House
The Welcombe Golf & Spa Hotel is a Grade II-listed Neo-Jacobean country house in Stratford-upon-Avon. It retains original features like wood-panelled lounges, carved staircases, and period furniture. The building has 365 windows, 52 chimneys, and 12 fireplaces, designed as a calendar house. Rooms range from classic doubles to four-poster suites, some with views of the Italian gardens or landscaped grounds.
Dining & Afternoon Tea
The Trevelyan Restaurant serves Modern British cuisine with views of the Italian gardens. A fixed-price menu offers two courses for £28 or three for £35. Breakfast includes hot dishes, pastries, and fresh fruit. Afternoon tea features scones, finger sandwiches, and petit fours, starting at £30 per person. The bar stocks locally sourced gins and a selection of drinks.
Golf & Spa Facilities
The 18-hole, par-70 golf course spans 200 acres with views of the Welcombe Hills. The spa includes a 15-meter indoor pool, Swedish sauna, steam room, and outdoor vitality pool. Treatments include massages, facials, and body wraps. Children can use the pool from 10:00-12:00 and 16:00-18:00 daily. The fitness center has cardio equipment, free weights, and a solarium.
Near Shakespeare Landmarks
The hotel is 2 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, close to Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Anne Hathaway's Cottage is a 10-minute drive. Warwick Castle and the British Motor Museum are within 15 minutes. The River Avon offers boating, and the Shakespeare Distillery provides gin tastings. Bus #7 stops nearby for connections to central Stratford.
Events & Accessibility
The hotel has 11 meeting rooms, accommodating up to 160 guests. Wedding packages start at £4,500, with options for garden ceremonies. Accessible rooms include walk-in showers and ground-floor locations. The front desk assists with luggage and evacuation plans. Dogs are welcome in select rooms, with treats provided. Parking is free, and Birmingham Airport is 30 minutes away.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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