Hotel Indigo, Stratford upon Avon

Hotel Indigo, Stratford-upon-Avon

Hotel Review  Location: The charming medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare is located in rural Warwickshire.  The town is approximately 100 miles north west of London with rail services from Marylebone Station.  If arriving by car, Stratford lies close to the motorway network being five miles from Junction 5 …

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Car at British Motor Museum

Day 2. Stratford-upon-Avon and the British Motor Museum

After a wonderful night's sleep in our gorgeous room at the Hotel Indigo we popped downstairs to discover what was in store for us at breakfast.  This takes place in the light and airy Feasting Room where we found a huge refectory table laid out with a vast array of cold breakfast options. We helped ourselves …

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Hotel Indigo, Stratford

Day 1. A weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon

We set off bright and early to make the most of our short break in the charming medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, famous for the English poet and playwright William Shakespeare.  The town is located in rural Warwickshire, approximately 100 miles north west of London. Our first stop was at the village of Shottery, home …

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Upton House, Warwickshire

Upton House and Gardens, Warwickshire

The weather forecast was good so we planned a visit to Upton House and Gardens near Banbury in Warwickshire.  Arriving around 2.00 p.m. on a glorious summer's day the main car parks were already full but we were directed to an overflow parking area in a field which was only a short walk from the …

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