An historic village on the Fosse Way in beautiful Warwickshire countryside with a Norman Motte and Bailey Castle and 13th century church, as well as a village store/Post Office, well-stocked deli, pubs, fish and chip shop and Chinese takeaway. The Oxford Canal Walk is close by offering many lovely walks, and the Centenary Way and Shakespeare’s Avon Way are also nearby. Grade I listed Coombe Abbey with its Capability Brown landscaped garden and 150 acres of parkland makes a great family day out. The ancient market town of Rugby, mentioned in the Domesday Book, is credited as the birthplace of rugby football with William Webb Ellis breaking the rules of football in 1823 whilst at Rugby School. Thomas Hughes also wrote ‘Tom Brown’s School Days’ whilst studying at the school. The town has many Black and White buildings, a town square with clock tower, as well as many shops, pubs, tea rooms and a pleasant town centre park. Within reach is the city of Coventry, which boasts a cathedral and a superb motor museum. Just a short drive away is Stratford-upon-Avon, which dates back to the medieval times and boasts many historic buildings including Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s cottage, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, many traditional pubs, excellent restaurants and individual shops, as well as boat hire and cruises along the River Avon. Warwick’s medieval castle and the impressive remains of Kenilworth Castle are nearby, as well as the elegant Royal Leamington Spa, with its Georgian and Victorian buildings. Many unspoilt Cotswold towns and villages are all within easy reach and make for great family days out, and for business or leisure is the NEC, which is only a short drive away.
