Welcombe Hotel And Golf Course

Warwick Road

Stratford Upon Avon, GB

Rating: 4 Stars

Set within a private estate of 157 acres the Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa and Golf Club is acknowledged as one of the leading luxury country house hotels in the heart of England. The sumptuous surroundings bring a certain style and dignity to any visit to historic Stratford upon Avon whilst the Welcombe staff provide impeccable service and attention to detail throughout your stay. The name Welcombe is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words Weill a spring and Combe a valley. Built in 1866 this imposing Jacobean mansion in the Calendar House style was designed with 7 entrances, days of the week and 12 fireplaces, months 52 chimneys, weeks and 365 windows days of the year. This feature was said to infuse luck and prosperity to everyone who stayed. On arrival at the hotel you will appreciate the hotel's impressive interior. The lounge was once the Great Hall and has the original oak panelling, ornate mirrors, chandeliers and period furniture. The massive marble fireplace has also been retained where during the winter months a welcoming log fire is set. The hotel has magnificent views over its 157 acre grounds onto the 18 hole championship golf course and the Warwickshire countryside.

Room Information

Exec Dble/Twin Room

Executive double or twin room in main house of the hotel. Large and spacious traditionally furnished in keeping with the property

Std Dble/Twin Room

standard double or twin located in the garden wing of the hotel some with views of the garden

Directions

Exit M40 at junction 15 follow the A46 towards Stratford upon Avon then the A439. Hotel entrance is 3 miles on the right.

Restaurants

Restaurant / Dining Information

The award-winning Trevelyan Restaurant offers a seasonal changing menu of English and French dishes, and also has outstanding views over the hotels beautiful Italian gardens and water features. Reservations are advised. Restaurant Dress Code: Smart casual - strictly no jeans or trainers.

Area Attractions

Royal Shakespeare Theatre 1 mile southwest Shakespeares Birthplace 1 mile southwest

Recreation

Recreation Information

Against a beautiful backdrop, a golfing break at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club is a wonderful experience. The par 70, 18 hole championship golf course, with its lakes and rolling countryside is challenging for the expert and exhilarating for the novice. The golf course is an absolute gem, occupying 157 acres. The redesigned hotel golf course is somewhat unusual in that it includes three par five and five par three holes. In 1998 the course was home to the European Seniors Tour Ryder Event. From the back tees the course measures a deceptively long 6288 yards. The new luxury Welcombe Spa which opened in May 2006 features an impressive level deck swimming pool with a separate external vitality pool four thermal experience rooms a selection of Clarins treatment rooms a gymnasium and an aerobics studio. There are certain times where children can use the hotels pool and leisure facilities which are:- 10am-12midday and 3pm-5pm.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting / Conference Information

The Menzies Welcombe hosts 11 conference and banqueting suites. With such a wide selection of suites our luxury Stratford hotel is the perfect choice for your conference requirements. All the Conference and Banqueting suites have been completely refurbished, including the Welcombe suite, which is the largest function suite seating 300 delegates. The Nestfield suite seats 120 guests and has direct access on to the outstanding Italian gardens. The development of two new executive style boardrooms has been completed and comfortably seats 12 delegates with outstanding views of the Italian gardens and the championship golf course beyond.