'Adventuring in Mid-England' Nowadays some of the most money…read moremaking movies are about historical people, places and events. Dating back to the original 1920's Ben Hur, through the adventures of Braveheart and The Kingdom of Heaven, we can trace the tremendous appeal of dashing young men rescuing damsels in distress, conquering heroes and the ever running theme of good over evil. Of course Hollywood has a habit of distorting truth and immense make-believe but as long as moviegoers, me included, enjoy the excitement and glorious Technicolor, why not, after all it is a respite from the more obvious deceits practiced on us today. It's rather interesting that Sir Thomas More who was Lord Chancellor at the time of King Henry VIII defined government as being "a certain conspiracy of rich men procuring their own commodities under the name and title of commonwealth" - so things haven't really changed that much! Not too far distant is Nailcote Hall with its roots in the 16th century when it was described as 'one of the small stately homes of England'. It has a rather interesting history that includes a hidden room on the ground floor where refugees from religious persecution and the Civil War would hide. In fact it was used by Oliver Cromwell as a staging post before his assault on the Elizabethan stronghold of Kenilworth Castle. Nowadays it is a superb top class country house hotel offering a wealth of antique furniture, gorgeous stained glass windows and truly gracious hospitality. The Oak Room restaurant offers a high standard of international cuisine but stays true to its roots with the use of local meats and produce. The bedrooms are elegantly furnished in period style with beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms. Recently a spectacular leisure center complex with gymnasium and full-size indoor swimming-pool decorated in a lovely Roman style opened, and guests can enjoy the Mediterranean style bistro with its tropical plants and 24' atrium. For the young at heart, no matter what age, there's lively nightly entertainment in Rick's Bar where great names in show business are busy 'putting on the Ritz'. Last and truly first is the hotel's own 'olde worlde' courtesy coach which will pick you up from Birmingham International station or the airport - a very special way to travel! Warwickshire in the heart of England is filled with history, fascinating people and places of interest. Shakespeare, born and bred in Stratford-upon-Avon, has kept us in touch with many of the characters. His hunchback, Richard III, has gone down in history as the king who killed his nephews in the Tower - a most controversial subject especially if you visit York and talk with some of the locals there. In nearby Kenilworth, the ruins of Kenilworth Castle are definitely worth exploring. The amazing Light and Sound Show is a visual epic of how the castle looked after the restoration by Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, and so-called lover of Elizabeth I. To entertain her he spent thousands of pounds creating an exquisite place for her and her courtiers to stay, entertainment that cannot be matched even today and banquets with 50 courses or more - high living at its very best. Another fascinating place to visit is Coventry whose roots are steeped in antiquity but nowadays is an exciting and upbeat city. You can see Lady Godiva riding naked on her white charger and Peeping Tom doing his scurrilous best not to have his eyes blinded by Lord Leofric. Here, too, you will find one of the largest sports complexes in the country and Coventry City Football Club to cheer on. Quite recently film production started on the story of Lady Godiva so fans will soon be able to do some peeping themselves.

Stayed at Nailcote Hall (http://www.nailcotehall.co.uk/hotel/) for a friend's wedding last month…read more Beautiful location, gorgeous room and lovely staff. Would recommend both as a wedding venue and a hotel. Worth a visit!

Now I spent two nights at this hotel and I have to say as I checked in quite late on the first…read morenight I did wonder if it was a night club as opposed to a hotel. The guy on reception had a very good check in patter, which I am not sure was just for my amusement or his! The room was decent they do offer upgrades to the upper deck where you get access to sky movies and sports. This was of no interest to me as I was only there to sleep. The room I had was of a good standard, clean and tidy, I was on the first floor with a view of a flat roof!! The staff in the hotel were very helpful and I do believe whatever request you may have they will endeavour to accommodate it. Hence I have given the hotel a 4 star rating. The bar does resemble one you would find in a night club and it was quite loud, the drinks weren't night club priced which was good. From the posters in the bar they do have specific events throughout the year some are comedy some are tribute bands. They have a good pool and gym in the hotel so if you want a dip in the morning it is more then adequate for that purpose, they also have an onside gym which was of a decent standard. There was a wedding party there on the Saturday night which is to be expect at a hotel the wedding party was one of the better behaved ones I have witnessed however when I went up to my room I could hear the music as if I was in the party!!! This did keep me awake for a bit but I think it all stopped around the 1am mark. The breakfast was the standard fare of fried food cereal and fruit, I cannot comment on the standard of the rest of their food menu as I never sampled it. If you are in Coventry and need somewhere to stay you could do worse than here.

Super nice hotel. The building has plenty of things to do from a pub, a small restaurant, fitness…read morearea (including a large weight room, a yoga room, fitness classes, and steam rooms), a full size pool with a jacuzzi and bubbling rest pools, and lastly a spa which provides full spa services like a massage. The service at the hotel was super friendly and quick to help when ever needed. The room was really nice and clean upon arrival. The pub and restaurant had super good food as well ( tip: if you eat in the pub you need to order the pizza. Not what I expected but it was one of the better pizzas I have had in awhile.) overall my stay here was perfect and I will be staying here again if I am in the area.

5 Star Country House Hotel... What more do I need say?…read more But I will say something, no point in doing a review other wise ;o) I stayed at this Country Hotel a number of times quite a few years ago. At the time it was like stepping into another world, a 5 Star world. Set in acres of rural countryside it gives you the feeling of being Lord or Lady of the manor. The rooms are in affect self contained luxury apartments. The AA two rosettes restaurant provides a variety of menu options both at lunch and for dinner. From a two course lunch to a seven course evening meal there will always be something to suit you on offer. The staff are always polite and attentive and the service they deliver is exemplary. I would highly recommend staying here and sampling the high life even if it's just for one night.

Absolutely Superb…read more Spent our wedding night here, and leading up to our marriage, went once per month. It is our all time favourite place to eat. I can't fault the place. Give it a go even if for the one off special event. Sorry, sounds like an advert.... The credit crunch has bitten us a bit, so don't get there that often. "Nuthurst Grange is highly rated in all the hotel and food guides with 3 Rosettes and 3 Red Stars awarded from the AA. It has also added Restaurant of the Year to its many accolades."

I was impressed with this place. Never stayed at one of these before so was keen to try it out. The…read morerate is £53 pn unless you book in advance via internet - then it's £35.00 pn if they have space. I was lucky. The rooms are warm looking, spacious and clean. Well equipped with tea/coffee facility, large flat sreen TV with freeview channels and a sofa. You take the included breakfast at the Toby carvery next door and they offer a "help yourself to veg" carvery (pork, turkey, beef) for £5.25 before 7.00pm (£7.50 after 7.00pm). The carvery was best value and I enjoyed it. Bank's cask ale at £1.99pp plus lagers from £2.45 to £2.85pp. I stayed for two nights and will definitely use an Innkeepers lodge again.

It's in a bit of an odd place just outside the ringroad, therefore walking to a nearby restaurant…read moreis limited. I ate once in the restaurant and then the next night i ate at Aqua next door. The hotel itself is ok. A large square tower, with good sized rooms and modern TV. My room had a weird noise after the AC was turned off. Room was warm enough on the cold nights, and bright enough. No sockets near the bed to plug in electronics which was a little frustrating, but otherwise pleasant enough.

Pretty nice place. Stayed here for a couple nights while in town. It's not far from the train…read morestation, walkable BUT it's going to feel fat even though it really isn't. I would recommend a cab. It should cost about base fare (2.80 at time of review) to and from. Clean, rooms are nice enough. No complaints. Tho they gave us the wrong kind of room that I booked (booked 2 twin beds and got 1 queen) but they sorted it quickly and easily. Our friends also had the same booking issue so that was an odd 2nd occurrence on same day. Not a huge deal tho. There is a bar. And a restaurant. Breakfast was free for guests staying and it was quite lovely. All the stuff to make yourself a full English. With mini pastries that actually were tasty. Cereal, bread, juice and coffee as well. A buffet style so load up on bacon and sausage and beans!! Doubt I'll find myself in Coventry again but I'd recommend Ramada if your travels take you here.

Location: Mixed. Easy access from major routes, but parking lot is NOT the one by the hotel…read more(that's reserved for Casino patrons), and car park exit involves wasting time and fuel completely circumnavigating the stadium! Decor, Fixtures and Fitting: Recently modernised to good standard Service: Weak. Solving guest's problems seems to be completely beyond the staff :-(

As a pro gamer, this was the ideal choice for us. Supplied by the company running the event at…read moretheir expense, this was the way I, as a pro gamer, expect to be treated. The staff, impressively tailored and topped with straw hats, fawned and grovelled at our arrival. It once more confirmed my status as a pro gamer elite. The autodefenestrate 2000 booking system was a joy to use. It phoned me at a time convenient to me, knowing when that would be without my intervention or even previously contacting the venue. Given that my chaufeur driven limousine took fully 2 minutes longer than expected to get me to the palace, I was very much appreciative of the calming work provided by the complimentary hookers. A++ would definitely use again.

A great wedding venue and with parking! It is cold in there though as the event room is effectively…read morea glam marquee but it was beautifully decorated. Love the old world charm of the main building too!

Went to a friend's wedding at Nailcote recently - beautiful place in beautiful surroundings, very…read morehelpful staff. Would definitely recommend!

If this wasn't right next door to our offices here, I'd probably not stay. The rooms are fine, the…read moreservice good, the food offering has gotten MUCH better than it used to be back in the late 90's, early 00's. But the level of business travel has set new expectations for the business traveler. It's a nice place, all the staff are very nice, but there's probably better out there.

Gave the 4 star rating as the hotel is solid all the way around but not on the spectacular end…read more Stayed here as our UK office is within walking distance. There are nicer hotels around but this one is convenient.

I was here for a conference and I also stayed at the hotel. It was my first time here and I was…read morepleasantly surprised. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the meeting space was very good, not large, but just right for our conference and meetings. The breakfast buffet was pretty standard fare and the restaurant staff was great. Lunch at the conference was also good. The bartenders were good, but they have a very limited selection of whiskey/whisky, which was surprising. It's also a cashless hotel. There are other shops and restaurants not too far away.

This is a new hotel located on a business park in Solihull and part of the Village Hotel chain…read more Walking into the lobby, it is airy and spacious and there appears to be plenty going on. Check in was very speedy and the staff were welcoming. We were located on the second floor and there are stairs or one lift. I would imagine that waiting for the lift may present difficulties during busy periods, but it was fine when we were there. The bathroom was modern and well equipped with bath and shower and separate shower attachment. Complimentary shower gel/bath gel and soap was provided (Arran Aromatics). The bedroom was very nicely fitted and the bed was comfortable and had additional pillows located in the wardrobe. There was a flat screen TV and a writing desk and an iPod docking station. There was also tea and coffee making facilities. The temperature control was great. We had a bed and breakfast rate of £38 per night for a double room (brililant value) and the breakfast was lovely. There was a choice of fresh fruit, fruit salad, juices, pastries, cereals and full English breakfast. All nicely cooked and hot. If you fancied a quick coffee, there is a Starbucks located in the main lobby where you can get a snack and a coffee. There is also the Pub where you can get pub food as well as The Verve Grill for dinners. They have some excellent value deals on meals. One of the offers in The Pub was their Friday night "Burger Me" deal where you could get a burger for £1. The hotel also has a fully equipped leisure centre with pool and use is included in the price. We had a lovely stay and wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel to anyone visiting the area.