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 ...

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 ...

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 ...