this 19th-century canalside inn with a restaurant and rooms is 4 miles from malvern and brueton park, 7 miles from the national exhibition centre and 10 miles from warwick castle. there's free buffet breakfast for overnight guests. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. featuring free wi-fi, the airy rooms have flat-screen tvs and contemporary furnishings in neutral tones. other amenities include a rustic pub restaurant and a beer garden Birmingham Airport 17 min
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