Rooms

All rooms have own bath or shower with body jets, some even have both! Some also feature a spa bath. All of the comfortable beds are dressed in luxurious linen.

Hotel details

Your hosts, Nick Hunter and Roy Elsbury, will be delighted to welcome you into their historic home and offer you a unique insight into the past of this fascinating residence. Named after William Shakespeare, tradition tells that the famous playwright stayed here on several occasions when travelling between Stratford-upon-Avon and London. It is also said that he may have gained inspiration during one of his stays here for ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’. During your stay you can stroll through the beautifully restored parterre garden to the rear of the property. Further to the rear is a large lawn bordered to the west by tall willows surrounding an ornamental pond. Set back from the village road, the house also enjoys a front garden, well stocked with mature trees and shrubs. The house is arranged over 3 floors. As a 500-year old house, special facilities cannot be provided for anyone with impaired mobility, but please feel free to ask for any assistance you may need. The Wi-Fi internet access is password protected; just ask a member of staff and they will give you the password so that you can surf for free.

Food & Beverages

The guesthouse boasts 5-stars a Gold Award for both its accommodation and meals, each of which are freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients. Start each day with a visit to the Morning Room where you can choose from a selection of fresh seasonal fruits, juices and cereals, homemade breads, continental or full English breakfast from 07:00 – 09:00 Monday-Friday and from 07:30 – 09:30 on weekends. Afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the Drawing Room or Morning Room, or, during the warmer months, in the garden. Served from 15:30 – 16:30 Tuesday to Sunday by reservation only. It includes a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and cakes. All breads are made fresh on the premises. Dinner is available by prior arrangement and is served in the beautiful dining room, complete with log fire. Afternoon tea and dinner are by reservation only. Breakfast is served each morning to all guests. Should you have special dietary requirements, please notify the house in advance.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. 

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site. 

Pets

Pets are allowed. No extra charges. 

Location & area

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled later or in case of no-show, 50 percent of all nights will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

15 % VAT is included.  Service charge is not applicable.  City/tourist tax is not applicable. 

Meal Plan

Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.  All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.  All older children or adults are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for extra beds.  Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2.  Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. 

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy