The George & Dragon

Location, Location, Location! – Lively Henley in Arden provides the perfect base from which to explore Shakespeare’s England, with Stratford upon Avon and Warwick just a 15 minute drive away. This popular town with its mile long high street is considered by many historians to be one of the most significant roads in England, thanks to its wonderful array of well-preserved houses, most of which date back hundreds of years. The town boasts a superb selection of places to eat and drink, along with a fascinating array of independent shops and boutiques. There are six pubs (five of which serve food), three Indian restaurants, two Chinese restaurants, a pizza restaurant, steak restaurant, fish & chip shop, bistro, ice cream parlour and the pièce de résistance – the amazing Michelin starred Cheal’s, all within a few minute’s walk of the apartment, making this the ideal location for an epicurean break! Nearby Stratford upon Avon, Warwick, Birmingham, The Cotswolds and Warwickshire’s plentiful visitor attractions are easily accessible from Henley in Arden. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside with lots of scenic walks along footpaths, bridleways and canal towpaths. The many quaint villages surrounding Henley offer a further fantastic selection of gastro pubs, country inns and restaurants – if you appreciate fine food, real ale and fine wine in a lovely setting then you really will be spoilt for choice! Getting Around Should you so wish, you can hang up your car keys and hop on the X50 'Bard’s Bus' into nearby Stratford upon Avon, or take a five minute walk to Henley station for a train ride to Stratford upon Avon (15 minutes) or Birmingham (30 minutes) or travel via Wilmcote (home of Mary Ardens Farm) to Warwick . Visitor Attractions Whether you’re visiting for a weekend, week or even longer, this area of Warwickshire has so many places to visit that there will always be something left to see. Once you’ve exhausted Henley in Arden’s many attractions, then Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon, Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle and nearby Lapworth’s two fascination National Trust properties; Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House are all well worth a visit. For more local ideas and inspiration, please visit the ‘Places to Visit in South Warwickshire’ pages of the Exclusively Warwickshire website http://exclusivelyuk.co.uk/places-to-visit-south-warwickshire/