set in a historic country house, this elegant hotel is 3. all offer views of the landscaped property, and 24-hour room service is available. afternoon tea and a weekly medieval banquet are available (fee). amenities include a refined restaurant and 500 acres of grounds with formal gardens and a lake. 2 miles from coventry cathedral. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. opulent upgraded rooms and suite are individually decorated; some feature multiple levels, plasterwork ceilings and/or 4-poster beds. antiques-filled rooms feature flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, plus free wi-fi and toiletries. 7 miles from ansty golf centre and 5 Heathrow Airport 1 hr 46
Jephson Gardens (30 min) Charming Victorian garden featuring exotic tropical plants, a lake & live music. St Nicholas' Park, Warwick (29 min) Parkland with a boating lake, leisure centre, skate park and BMX track, plus adventure golf course. Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden (26 min) Ruined castle with carved arbours, aviary and marble fountain, plus adults'/kids' audio-tours. War Memorial Park (20 min) Parkland with a visitor centre, kids' play area and sports facilities including 12 football pitches. Coventry Transport Museum (19 min) State-of-the-art museum covering public transportation, the auto industry, cycling and eco concerns. Coventry Cathedral (21 min) Modern, 20th-century place of CofE worship plus the Medieval ruins of the building bombed in WWII. Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve (19 min) 220-acre nature reserve offering a visitor centre, picnic area & tea room, plus bird hides & trails. Herbert Art Gallery & Museum (21 min) Eclectic, hands-on local history and culture displays from collections, plus temporary art shows. Coombe Abbey Hotel Ltd (1 hr 5) Coombe Country Park (6 min) 500-acre park offering walking and wildlife in woods and by lakes, a restaurant and craft studios. The Wave (19 min) Ryton Pools Country Park (21 min) Dog- & family-friendly park with a visitor centre/cafe, paved paths, wildlife viewing & play areas. Warwick Castle (28 min) A stately mansion and famous Medieval castle surrounded by gardens, lawns and woodland. Midland Air Museum (16 min) Open-air museum, with special bit for jet planes, including a MIG 21, Vulcan bomber and Sea Harrier. Draycote Water (28 min) 240-hectare reservoir & adjacent country park offering a visitor centre, bird hide & circular trail. |