Just under 2 miles from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, the 4* Welcombe Hotel is set in 157 acres of gardens and includes a Spa,indoor 15m pool and 18 hole golf course. As well as visiting Shakespeare`s birthplace and The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon, visitors can also see the town from a cruise on the River Avon. For a family day out the medieval Warwick Castle is also just 7 miles, 25 minutes drive from the hotel. More Info.