The Welcombe Hotel, Best Western Premier Collection

Whether you're a fitness fanatic or just want to stay active during your stay, smashing your cardio goals is no sweat at The Welcombe Hotel. At its well-equipped gym, you can hop on one of the Peloton bikes for on-demand and live classes.

Get a top-to-toe workout with free weights, resistance equipment and power plates. Hit the treadmill to work up an appetite for your afternoon tea. Or just head to the exercise studio for a group class - fitness is much more fun with friends.

But should you wish to venture out, you’ll find plenty of ways to work up a sweat in the fresh air. Sporty types can meet their match on the tennis courts, or swing by the beautiful 18-hole golf course for a round. 

Just make sure you bring your walking boots because the hotel has 157 acres to explore, with hikes through the Welcombe Hills and Clopton Park Local Nature Reserve a particular favourite.

Days of indulgence should alway be followed by evenings full of foodie treats and The Welcombe Hotel doesn’t disappoint. Its restaurant and bar are grand, atmospheric and full of period features, so you’ll always feel like lord and lady of the manor when dining here.

The Trevelyan Restaurant

Imaginative, thoughtful and beautifully-presented dishes are always on the menu at The Trevelyan Restaurant. Enjoy modern British and European cuisine made of the finest seasonal ingredients, served alongside incredible views of the Italian gardens. In summer they fling open the patio doors to the al fresco terrace so you can see the countryside panorama - see if you can spot the wild deer.

The Trevelyan Bar

Enjoy a post-spa glass of wine and drink in the historical surroundings at the Trevelyan Bar. Sink into a comfy chair by the roaring fire and you’ll want to settle in for the night! Enjoy your favourite tipple or try something new, like local wines and gins. Bar food from gourmet burgers to salads are served here from 12pm to 9.30pm.

It sure does. Swim your worries away in the 15m indoor swimming pool, a pristine spot for a dip or some leisurely lengths. Atmospherically lit, afterwards you can relax on a poolside lounger with a book, or take a dip in the outdoor vitality pool.

It does, and many of the spa packages to The Welcombe Hotel include a one or two night stay. Choose from 85 supremely comfortable bedrooms that include Classic doubles in the Garden Wing, or lavish rooms and suites in the original house, many with period features, four-poster beds and incredible views. Here with a group of you? The hotel also offers seven luxury apartments with up to three bedrooms apiece, for that home-from-home feel.

For morning, afternoon and day spa packages to The Welcombe Hotel, arrival times vary so do check your booking confirmation. Staying overnight? Check-in is at 4pm and check out is 11am on your day of departure.

Yes it is. The Welcombe Hotel is wheelchair accessible and welcomes assistance dogs. There are disabled toilets in public areas. Ground floor accessible rooms feature walk in showers while the Hamlet Apartment is single storey and features a wet room.

The hotel is located on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon. It’s possible to walk through the Welcombe Hills and Clopton Park Local Nature Reserve to reach the town on foot - it’s a beautiful walk, too!

With an 18-hole golf course, sumptuous spa, state-of-the-art gym and tennis courts, chances are you’ll be too busy to leave your hotel! But if you do venture out, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon awaits you. This vibrant market town has more than 800 years of history, with beautifully preserved buildings that would have been familiar to the Bard himself.

Yes it is, with family rooms, interconnecting rooms and delicious menus perfect for picky eaters. There are seven well-equipped apartments that let you go self-catered, while the adjacent country park is perfect for letting off some steam. Children's swim times are 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm each day.

Don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? You’re in luck. Well-behaved pooches are welcome at The Welcombe Hotel but they’ll need to save up their paw-cket money! It costs £30 per dog, per night and they allow two medium size pets per room.

Dogs are treated like true VIPs, with spacious grounds for them to sniff, dog-friendly rooms and yummy treats in the Trevelyan Bar. Further afield you’ll find scenic trails in the Welcombe Hills that lie just beyond the hotel.

Yes it does, so a pamper and play break is always an option. And, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a relative newcomer to golf, everyone is welcome to swing by. Guests have the option to play nine or all 18 holes, and the golf course is an immaculate par 70 with stunning views. 

Practise your swing at the driving range or putting green, or enjoy some expert tuition from the golf pros. And when you’ve finished playing there’s a beautiful 19th hole clubhouse with a great menu of drinks and light bites to revive you.