COMPETITION: Win a champagne afternoon tea for two!

Ettington Park Hotel, the only AA 4-Red Star hotel in Stratford-on-Avon, has teamed up with the Stratford-upon-Avon Herald to offer five lucky readers the chance to experience a Full Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two.

The hotel is set in 40 acres of parkland in a verdant valley with the River Stour meandering through it.

Situated just six miles from the centre of the famed home of Shakespeare and just a few miles from the start of The Cotswold Way, this spectacular property is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of contemporary life.

The grandeur of this Neo-Gothic mansion may be almost overwhelming at first sight but once inside you can expect the warmest of welcomes, as well as indulgent bedrooms, irresistible cuisine and unforgettable architecture.

Built from six types of Cotswold stone, Ettington Park is furnished with fine paintings and decorated with friezes that trace its centuries of tradition and heritage.

This is a country house where historic extravagance meets contemporary comfort. But the house’s attractions run far deeper than bricks and mortar.

The hotel offers the ideal setting for an intimate break, a romantic wedding venue and an inspiring meeting and conference venue not far from Warwickshire.

With classic furniture, rich fabrics, home comforts, period features and a contemporary flourish, each of the 48 bedrooms has its own character, while at the same time making you feel at home.

There are romantic four-poster beds, large family rooms and suites. While staying true to the building’s history, the bedrooms are anything but old-fashioned.

Rooms include flat screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. There is no better place to enjoy the beloved tradition of Afternoon Tea, than in the Great Drawing Room. Settle back for speciality teas, dainty sandwiches, handmade cakes, pastries and scones. The splendid surroundings and impeccable service ensure a memorable experience.

All of the delicious food served is prepared by hand in the hotel kitchens everyday using only the finest ingredients. Tea is served the traditional way using the finest loose leaf teas, strained to your personal taste.

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