Ardencote

Ardencote frequently asked questions

Who owns Ardencote?

Ardencote is a privately owned hotel, which has been in the Huckerby family since 1996, making it a truly independent, family-run hotel.

How do you get to Ardencote?

Ardencote is surrounded by beautiful countryside scenery but it's remarkably convenient to get to, located just six miles (12-minutes by car), from Warwick itself. It is just a few miles from Junction 15, M40 in the village of Claverdon and there's plenty of parking on site. Please note if you are using a Sat Nav you may be directed to the old entrance on Star Lane, the entrance is located on The Cumsey. If you're travelling by train they recommend going to Warwick Parkway and getting a taxi to the hotel.

What is included in a spa day at Ardencote?

What's included in a spa day at Ardencote depends on the experience that you book. The spa has a Five Bubble rating and is a destination in its own right. Facilities include an aromatherapy steam room, Himalayan salt sauna, a tepidarium, an outdoor Tyrolean Kilo sauna, an outdoor hot tub, outdoor heated pool, a monsoon shower, foot spa and ice fountain, a relaxation lounge and a tranquillity lounge. There are also separate leisure facilities including an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym, three floodlit tennis courts, squash courts and a dance studio for classes. There are 19 treatment rooms including three dual suites and therapists use Comfort Zone, Tribe and OPI products in a range of face and body therapies.

What is near Ardencote?

Set in 83 acres of grounds in the Warwickshire countryside, Ardencote feels a million miles from anywhere but is well located for exploring the surrounding area. The hotel is just six miles from Warwick, with its wealth of historic sites, shops and cafes.

Top attractions include:

• Warwick Castle
• Cycling or walking around Claverdon
• Royal Shakespeare Theatre
• Shakespeare's birthplace
• Stratford Butterfly Farm
• Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Gardens
• British Motor Museum
• Tudor World
• Kenilworth Castle

When was Ardencote built?

Ardencote was originally built in 1863, as the dowry house for Mary the daughter of Thomas Phillips, a wool manufacturer from Manchester. After the First World War, the family sold the property to James Booth and the estate flourished. In 1980, it was purchased by a consortium and became a Country Club, laying the groundwork for eventually becoming a hotel. In 1996 it moved into the hands of Mr Huckerby, a local entrepreneur, under whom it became a thriving hotel.

What amenities does Ardencote have?

A four-star hotel surrounded by 83 acres of grounds and landscaped gardens including its own 18-hole golf course, Ardencote has 110 rooms and suites to stay in. The hotel's Brasserie restaurant has been awarded an AA Rosette for its array of classic dishes, providing all-day dining from formal meals to light bites. There's also the Brasserie Terrace where you can have a drink or dine in finer weather.

The spa has a Five Bubble rating and is a destination in its own right. Facilities include an aromatherapy steam room, Himalayan salt sauna, a tepidarium, an outdoor Tyrolean Kilo sauna, an outdoor hot tub, outdoor heated pool, a monsoon shower, foot spa and ice fountain, a relaxation lounge and a tranquillity lounge. There are also separate leisure facilities including an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym, three floodlit tennis courts, squash courts and a dance studio for classes. There are 19 treatment rooms including three dual suites and therapists use Pevonia, Fake Bake, Jessica and CACI products in a range of face and body therapies.

Accessible facilities include:

• Five accessible bedrooms rooms
• The spa isn't wheelchair friendly: treatment rooms are situated on the first floor and the only access is via a spiral staircase, while the spa relaxation rooms have steps as well.

What are the food and drink options at Ardencote?

The hotel's Brasserie restaurant has been awarded an AA Rosette for its array of classic dishes, providing all-day dining from formal meals to light bites. There's also the Brasserie Terrace where you can have a drink or dine in finer weather.

How many treatment rooms are there at Ardencote?

Ardencote has 19 treatment rooms including three dual suites. Therapists use Comfort Zone, Tribe and OPI products in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Ardencote is from 2.30pm for rooms and 10.30am for the spa, and check-out time is 10.30am for the rooms and spa guests can use facilities until 10.30pm on the day of departure. It is recommended however that you check your specific spa booking times before arrival, and that you check for any changes to regular opening times, particularly relating to bank holidays, before you visit.