The Welcombe Hotel sits on Warwick Road in landscaped grounds on the edge of Stratford, and it feels more like a country retreat than a town hotel. The main building is a grand country house, and the grounds include a golf course, a clubhouse and a pro shop. Guests praise the spa, which offers massages and body treatments, and there is an indoor pool, a gym and a bar with a fireplace in the lobby. The Trevelyan Restaurant serves British cuisine at dinner. Free parking and a car charging point make it an easy base for drivers. It suits couples, golfers and anyone who wants a quiet night after a day among the crowds.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Warwick Road, about 1.7 miles from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, which is roughly a four-minute drive or a short taxi ride. Some guests walk into town along a footpath, but reviewers describe it as a walk of around half an hour, so most people drive or take a taxi in the evening. Free parking on site is a real advantage compared with the town-centre hotels, and the road to Warwick Castle is straightforward.
Rooms and what to ask for
There are eleven room types, from standard double and twin rooms to executive rooms, a family room that sleeps three, apartments with a kitchenette and suites with four-poster beds. Choose a suite if you want the full country-house feel, and ask for a room in the main house if you prefer period character.
Guests praise the staff, the grounds and the spa, but some mention that the property is older and needs updating, that some upstairs rooms run warm and that finding the room can be a challenge in a large building. English breakfast is available for an extra charge, and reviews are mixed, so consider eating in town on a sightseeing day.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, golfers and spa lovers will get the most from it, and families can use the family room and the pool. It is less convenient if you plan to walk to a late performance at the theatre, so book a taxi back or stay in the centre on show nights. Pets are accepted for a fee, and there are meeting and wedding spaces, so weekends can be busy with events.
Why stay here
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Indoor swimming pool
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Golf course and clubhouse
- ✓Trevelyan Restaurant
- ✓Bar and lobby fireplace
- ✓Gym
- ✓Electric car charging
Good questions
How far is The Welcombe from the theatres and the Birthplace?+
It is about 1.7 miles from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, around a four-minute drive. Most guests use a taxi or their car, as the walk takes about half an hour.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking is available on site, and there is an electric vehicle charging point. It is a strong reason to choose the hotel if you are driving.
Is breakfast included?+
English breakfast is usually an extra charge, so check your rate. Reviews are mixed, so some guests prefer to eat in town.
