| off the a44 in the village centre, this upscale hotel in a 17th-century townhouse is within a 3-minute walk from the oxfordshire museum and the blenheim palace gates. full english breakfast is included and served in the colourful on-site restaurant. the bright rooms and suites are individually decorated and feature traditional decor with modern touches, en suite bathrooms, tvs with dvd players, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites have separate living areas. afternoon tea is available, and a gin bar features over 200 gins
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 2
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas (20 min.)
expansive woodland area with memorials and thousands of trees in honour of those fallen in service. Ashby De La Zouch Castle (13 min.)
15th-century castle now english heritage with civil war history a tower and underground passages. Covert Place (7 min) Donington Park Circuit (21 min.)
f1 race track home to various motoring fixtures including the british motorcycle grand prix. High Cross (13 min) Mount Pleasant (12 min) The National Brewery Centre (14 min.)
guided tours explore british brewing with shire horses vintage vehicles and beer samples. Lichfield Cathedral (29 min.)
gothic edifice with daily cofe services and choral evensong plus an anglo-saxon treasure hoard. National Forest Adventure Farm (19 min.)
adventure play park with sports areas and go-karts. onsite casual restaurant using local produce. Rickmans Corner (12 min) Snowdome (24 min.)
indoor snow skiing & snowboarding centre with an ice rink swimming pool & gym. Rosliston Forestry Centre (9 min.)
modern cabins offering kitchens and terraces with bbqs plus walking trails and outdoor activities. Tamworth Castle (22 min.)
medieval motte-and-bailey fortress with pleasure grounds re-enactments and children s workshops. National Trust - Calke Abbey (20 min.)
unrestored nt property vividly showing an estate in decline with walled gardens and orangery. Hick S Lodge (8 min.)
cycling The National Forest Co (6 min.)
forest reservoir cycling and camping Twycross Zoo (14 min.)
family-orientated nature centre filled with primates mammals reptiles and amphibians plus dining. Drayton Manor Theme Park (25 min.)
large adventure playground with 12 rides based on thomas the tank engine indoor play and parklands. | 
