The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel

Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon. You can enjoy the delights not only of Shakespeare's hometown, but also the nearby surrounding shire counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Enjoy Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds to the south, and all within an hour's journey of Stratford itself.

• Charlecote Manor
• Deer Park
• Stratford-Upon-Avon
• Royal Shakespeare Company
• Shakespeare's Birth Place
• Ann Hathaway's House
• Butterfly Farm
• Warwick Castle
• Leamington Spa
• Heritage Motor Museum

Local Insight

There is so much to see and do in and around the Charlecote Pheasant Hotel. We are just opposite the National Trust Charlecote Manor and Deer Park which is lovely as you can sometimes see the Deer roaming in the parkland as you approach the hotel.

We are only a few miles away from Stratford upon Avon where you can hop on to the city sightseeing bus that will take you to all of the Shakespeare Houses. Or wander through the Historical town where you will find many places of interest such as Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Holy Trinity Church or the world famous RSC theatre which is on the bank of the River Avon surrounded by parkland.

There is also plenty to do for families, Warwick Castle is only down the road and this is a fun filled day for all ages, also the Butterfly farm in Stratford town centre is certainly worth a visit.
Sam Williams – Food and Beverage Assistant

• Shakespeare's Birthplace
Visit the house where the world’s most famous playwright was born and grew up. Discover the fascinating story of William Shakespeare's early years, and see where he spent the first five years with his new wife. See how his father, John, earned his living as a glove maker and explore The Shakespeare Exhibition, before entering the house and its outstanding gardens. You can meet your favourite Shakespeare characters and watch some of his best-loved scenes brought to life by actors as you stroll through the house and grounds, you may even want to take part!
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• Anne Hathaway's Cottage
  The world famous Anne Hathaway's Cottage is situated in Shottery 1 mile from Stratford-upon-Avon and was the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife and has been a pilgrimage for visitors for centuries. The young Shakespeare would have courted Anne here and the thatched cottage has often been described as the most romantic in England. The beautiful thatched farmhouse was occupied by descendents of the Hathaway family until it's purchase by the Trust in 1892 and still contains many rare family items of furniture that date back to Anne's time, including the finely carved, oak Hathaway bed. As well as traditional orchards, there is now a delightful Woodland Walk within the grounds of the cottage for visitors to enjoy a gentle stroll and perhaps catch sight of the local wildlife.
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• The Butterfly Farm
  Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm was opened in 1985. It is housed in a large greenhouse, landscaped with waterfalls, ponds and a wide variety of tropical plants. Hundreds of exotic butterflies from all over the world fly within this area.
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• Holy Trinity Church
  Visit Shakespeare's Grave and the graves of Anne Hathaway, Dr John Hall and his wife Susanna Shakespeare and Thomas Nash in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church. Also in the chancel are 26 fine 15th century carved misericords. On the bank of the River Avon, this is one of England's most beautiful parish churches.
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• Boat Trips on the River Avon
  Experience Stratford from the River Avon, a half hour cruise is a lovely trip to enhance your tour of Stratford. There are regular departures from the Bancroft Gardens next to the theatre. There is a fleet of different boats available, from rowing boats to punts available to hire by the hour.
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• Stratford Upon Avon Racecourse
  Steeple chasing has taken place at Stratford Racecourse since 1755 and today are proud to be in the top flight of Britain's smaller courses.
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• The Falstaff's Experience
  Local word has it that Shakespeare’s best loved character Falstaff was based on the Tavern Keeper William Rogers who ran an inn in Sheep Street in the 16th Century. Now you can visit the site of the inn and experience for yourself the Falstaff Experience.
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Local Events

As soon as spring arrives in Stratford upon Avon, the events calendar kicks into action and the town's seasonal festivals begin pulling the crowds, a few of them are listed below:

• Stratford Regatta
• Classic Car and Transport Show
• Three Counties Show
• Warwickshire and West Midlands Game and Country Fair
• Apple Day