The Old Rectory Hotel, Redditch

A quintessentially English Country House Hotel tucked away in the Heart of England, the warmth & personal hospitality of the Old Rectory offers a relaxing and comfortable venue for work and play.

Set in four acres of wooded gardens this romantic Elizabethan & Georgian Rectory radiates charm & peace and provides the perfect setting for conferences, business meetings and for all your family occasions including weddings, christenings & family parties.

The Old Rectory is truly a hotel for all seasons, the fire in the drawing room welcomes you in the winter and the scent of the flowers in the gardens is irresistible in the summer.

The Old Rectory Hotel is situated within a short drive of the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Central Birmingham and the National Exhibition Centre. It is also a short walk from the Arrow Valley Lake, a beautiful country park ideal for an easy stroll, serious jogging, nature watching, fishing or sailing.
Birmingham International airport and train station are 20 minutes away.

History

The Old Rectory is probably the best kept secret in Worcestershire, it has stood on this site for hundreds of years, and has a wealth of historical connections. The house lies between the Roman built Icknield Street, and ancient monastic carp lakes.
The Doomsday Book lists a building on this site in 1085, during the time in which lady Godiva’s son was the Lord of the Manor.
The great grandson of Sir Christopher Wren lived in the house for over forty years and made a number of alterations in that time. He completely modernised the original Elizabethan house in 1812 by adding a Georgian facade to the front elevation of the building. Many of the larger trees, including the beautiful English Oaks, the Portuguese Laurels and the Weeping Ash were also planted during this period.
Legends tell of a kindly ghost that wanders the grounds, and some of the local people recall stories of ghostly apparitions in old photographs.

Accommodation

Renovated and refurbished in traditional style the Old Rectory Hotel combines the grace and comfort of a bygone age with contemporary facilities including flat screen televisions with DVD players in all rooms, free wi-fi throughout the hotel and free car parking.

Comfortable beds, room service and free DVD library ensure that your stay will be relaxing.
All bedrooms are individually furnished to a high standard, flowers, fresh fruit and champagne can be provided for special occasions.
Call us for prices on our special week end and mid week offers.

The Conservatory Restaurant

Dinner is served in the restaurant from 7pm, providing classic English cooking, using only the best fresh, seasonal and local produce where available.
Menus change daily and Private Dining can be arranged.
Full English, or Continental breakfast, which is included in your accommodation cost, is served from 7.30am .

Directions

From the M42, take Junction 3 and follow the A435 towards Redditch. Stay on this road until you reach the island at Mappleborough Green. Turn right, go straight over the next island and turn left at the next island into Icknield Street Drive (signposted to Ipsley). In 100 metres turn left into Ipsley Lane and you will find the Old Rectory on the left after 100 metres, amongst the trees.