Fully refurbished to a very high - end standard , Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa is set in 11 acres of stunning parkland and manicured gardens and grounds, Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa is a stunning 16th century Elizabethan manor house. Located just 3 miles from Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, this historic property is steeped in history and charm. Once referenced in the Domesday Book, the grounds feature an 11th century church and an ornate topiary garden, which was planted over 130 years ago to replicate a chess board from Alice in Wonderland. Bedrooms combine traditional character with 21st century luxuries, options include a variety within the manor house or Cedar barns. The Stuart Restaurants and Great Hall offer the perfect backdrop for drinks and dining with original oak panelling, original fireplaces, first class food and attentive natural service. The Spa has everything you need to unwind, keep fit. Why not simply relax in the therapy rooms and enjoy the extensive range of Espa treatments. When you spend the night at Billesley, you are sleeping where several significant historical events occurred. It was here that William Shakespeare put ink to paper and wrote the sonnet ‘As You Like It’ and his granddaughter wed and it is reputed that he did too when he married Anne Hathaway. Enjoy all that Billesley Manor has to offer in this stunning rural setting.