Explore Stratford-upon-Avon and follow in Shakespeare’s footsteps Yorkshire News

Steeped in history, superb for its hospitality, this magnificent medieval market town fascinatingly encompasses all the delights of Elizabethan England in a variety of cozy tea rooms, quaint cafes, traditional pubs, galleries and boutique hotels mixed with exciting attractions that recount the life of the most famous of the city. famous son.

Nestled in the center of it all is the Hotel Indigo, our elegant overnight base, built with views of Shakespeare’s last house and a stone’s throw from his birthplace and other world-famous heritage sites. Combining surprising 16th century architecture with luxurious amenities like Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, spa-inspired bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, each of the hotel’s 93 luxurious rooms is contemporary themed with a traditional twist, honoring the hotel’s own Bard.

Delighted with the privileged position of the hotel; Just a five-minute walk from the grassy banks of the River Avon and the Royal Shakespeare Company Theater, famous for its live performances celebrating the playwright’s inspiring plays, we spent the entire weekend exploring on foot, with all that We wanted to see and do right on our doorstep.

In awe of the period’s characteristic half-timbered buildings, we wander the cobblestones blessed with more sun than showers, drinking in the distinctive architecture before stopping at Benson’s Restaurant and Tea Room for a delicious afternoon tea with Champagne and then settling in on the riverfront for Swan. watch until sunset.

In the early evening, drawn by an eclectic connoisseur cocktail menu, we stopped by before dinner at The Falcon Whiskey and Cocktail Bar, the hotel’s intimate art deco beverage haven that features interactive mixologists to help inspire the perfect evening drink.

Duly impressed with the quirky corner, our explorations went as far as an Old Fashioned (Woodford reserve bourbon, brown sugar, and angostura bitters) before being called in for dinner at the Falcon’s elegant sister restaurant, the Woodsman.

Renowned for providing an exceptional dining experience in a relaxed setting, this stylish, atmospheric restaurant and bar is independently managed and owned by restaurateur Mike Robinson, and features a large wood-burning oven and charcoal grill, allowing guests to See how the chefs work their culinary magic.

While the Lumberjack’s own hunter offers hunting from nearby farms, chefs source fresh seasonal produce from local farmers or the restaurant’s own botanical and herb garden, ensuring a flavorful and original seasonal menu.

With plenty of options, our food journey began with crispy lamb gizzards with broad beans and Berkswell cheese to start, followed by wood-fired halibut with Fowey mussels, cauliflower, capers, and monk’s beard. Baked Alaska with dark chocolate, salted caramel parfait and toasted hazelnuts for dessert, the icing on the cake of a truly magnificent weekend.

Prices start at £ 195 based on two guests sharing bed and breakfast. To book, call 0330 102 7244 or visit https://stratford.hotelindigo.com/