Hotels 1 to 3 in Armscote, Warwickshire

Ettington Park Hotel - Set in the green Stour Valley, this country house hotel is a place where historic extravagance meets modern luxury. Ideally located only 6 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and 31 miles from Birmingham Airport, Ettington Park has been awarded 4 Red Star status, the AA inspectors supreme accolade for the best performing hotels in Britain and Ireland. From the moment you check-in, you cannot fail to get swept up in the drama. Around you are hand carved friezes, decorative chimney pieces and cosy sofas. Linger with our signature afternoon tea while looking out across the grounds and enjoy the sumptuous surroundings. For the more active, there are 40 acres to explore which include formal gardens, woodland, farmland and a Norman Chapel as well as a beautiful terrace overlooking the lower meadows. There is an outdoor tennis court and croquet lawn. Bicycle hire is also available.

Ettington Chase - With leisure and conference facilities amid 11 acres of grounds in the Warwickshire countryside, this hotel is close to Stratford-upon-Avon and the M40 motorway. Enjoy the leisure facilities, which include a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna gym and a games bar. The stylish bedrooms come complete with flat-screen TV. Just 5 miles (8 km) from Stratford-upon-Avon, you can easily visit the town where Shakespeare was born. Ettington Chase is also an ideal for visiting Warwick Castle, Banbury, the Cotswolds and Birmingham.

The Fox and Goose Country Inn - Surrounded by gorgeous countryside, this charming inn has a smart dining room, a cosy bar and just 4 individually decorated, luxurious en suite rooms. Within an hour's drive of London, the beautiful location and stunning surroundings make this inn a great choice for a relaxing or romantic break. Curl up in front of a DVD, take a relaxing stroll through the peaceful countryside or take a trip into nearby Stratford-upon-Avon or Warwick. With a team of experienced staff, a roaring fire in the bar and a log burner in the candlelit restaurant, the inn has a lovely, informal, relaxed atmosphere, which allows you to feel quite at home from the moment you arrive.