Swaddled in 157 verdant acres within sonnet-shouting distance of Shakespeare's birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, the Hallmark Welcombe offer a mix of intriguing history, luxurious accommodation and fine dining, alongside first-rate state-of-the-art leisure facilities. Our Grade 11* listed 19th century neo-Jacobean mansion designed by Henry Clutton - the architect behind Cliveden House, Battle Abbey and Lille Cathedral - offers a gloriously atmospheric country house experience. You're entering a theatrical world of magnificent open fires, towering ornate ceilings and galleried staircase, along with elegant chandeliers, oak paneling and a warm, sumptuous palette. Of course The Welcombe - one of Warwickshire's most sought-after wedding venues - has moved with the times. Its 78 superbly equipped rooms, all with free WiFi, Apple Macs and excellent bathrooms, offer flexible accommodation from coolly contemporary apartments to vast king-size beds, four-posters and even a suite with ha