The hotel’s general manager ... There is so much history in England with its old buildings, historic castles, and quaint churches. At Billesley Manor it starts from a warm welcome on arrival ...

The timeless sophistication of Billesley Manor Hotel. Set in glorious landscaped gardens flaunting colourful flower beds, tranquil ponds and lush green lawns as far as the eye can see, a chapel ...

Tucked along a narrow country lane just four miles outside Stratford-Upon-Avon is the 16th Century manor ... hotel, previously reserved for functions - though I couldn't imagine visiting Billesley ...

THE KNOWLEDGE Billesley Manor Hotel (0800 808 9596/thehotelcollection.co.uk) offers rooms from £79 (two sharing) per night, B&B. Warwickshire tourism: 01926 736424/withinwarwickshire.co.uk ...

Hiding in its immaculately-manicured grounds the tiny woodland chapel in which Shakespeare’s granddaughter wed, the breathtaking Billesley Manor Hotel is a spectacle of 16th-century splendour ...

Hiding in its immaculately-manicured grounds the tiny woodland chapel in which Shakespeare’s granddaughter wed, the breathtaking Billesley Manor Hotel is a spectacle of 16th-century splendour, steeped ...