Surrounded by 157-acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at the northern end of the Cotswolds, dog-friendly Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon The Welcombe is within close distance of William Shakespeare’s birthplace, with it’s Tudor buildings and bustling town centre on the doorstep. With its first-rate facilities and service, prime location and great choice of bedrooms, you’ll feel instantly at home in this stunning manor house hotel. Sumptuous and stylish, the hotel offers a mix of bedrooms and suites from tastefully modern to fabulously historic, including four-poster beds, rich fabric drapes and even a bathroom decorated with hand painted-murals. Just a stone’s throw from the heart of the town there is endless things to see and do with your four-legged friend. Visit the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, where dogs are welcome to stretch their legs in the grounds or enjoy a guided tour through Stratford-upon-Avon with Fido in tow. Kenilworth Castle also accepts dogs on leads so there is no need for them to miss out! The hotel even has an 18-hole championship golf course, having played host to some of the world’s top golfers. The spa facilities allow you to totally unwind and relax. Take a dip in the gorgeous newly retiled swimming pool or allow yourself a moment of relaxation in the new sauna or refurbished steam room for some 'me' time.