We look forward to welcoming you at Heritage Mews.

Here are some comments in our Visitors Book from previous Christmas and New Year guests: "Thank you for this marvellous week. An early Christmas for us in a wonderful place!" A, F & A, France. "Thank you for making your lovely house so welcoming for Christmas. We have had a super week here." J, S, A & E, Wallington, Surrey. "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Stratford. Cottage is delightful - well appointed and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Thanks Val & Simon." S & D, Hornchurch, Essex. "It's all been said before - the perfect place in a great town. Enjoyed the Christmas Lights turn on and fireworks." J & W, Chislehurst.

Make the most of your Short Break - extended parking - Guests wishing to arrive early to spend the day in Stratford can park (one car) at Heritage Mews from 10.30am and check in later after 3pm. Guests can also leave their car parked until 2.30pm after vacating on departure day. Extended parking is subject to availability - please request when you book.

Gastro Card - save money with discounts and offers at selected restaurants & pubs with our complimentary Gastro Card - for the exclusive use of guests while staying at Heritage Mews. More details on our Stratford-upon-Avon and area page.

Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Lights will be switched on Thursday 24 November 2011 at 5pm, with a special ceremony and fireworks heralding the beginning of the town’s Christmas celebrations.  There are weekly Christmas Markets and late night shopping each Thursday until Christmas and award-winning guided Town Walks every day including Christmas Day. Or why not start the New Year with a short break while the Lights are still on in the first week in January?

Nearby National Trust houses are open for Christmas shopping, lunches and garden walks. See the houses festively decorated and enjoy traditional Christmas events and markets.

Charlecote Park celebrates Christmas at weekends from 3 to 18 December. Baddesley Clinton is open daily until 31 December (closed Mondays and 24 & 25 December), with Christmas lunches from 1 to 23 December. Upton House holds its Christmas Market on 3 & 4 December and at weekends from 3 to 18 December, you can experience a 1930s "Servants Christmas Ball".

Coughton Court is open daily from 26 November to 4 December for its wonderful Christmas Festival. Enjoy Coughton dressed for a Victorian Christmas, festive outdoor market stalls, the Coach House gift shop, Christmas lunches and at the weekends, Father Christmas. At Snowshill Manor and Hidcote Manor Garden you can enjoy Christmas lunches and a walk in the garden at weekends in December.

Visit Warwick Castle and enjoy 'Christmas at The Castle' from 12 December 2011 to 2 January 2012. Marvel at the exquisite festive decorations and the traditional Christmas tree in the Great Hall.

At Kenilworth Castle on 26 & 27 November, see Festive Falconry - a recreation of the role of royal Falconers and Hawkers at Christmas time in England.

On 26 & 27 November, Ragley Hall holds its Christmas Market with over 40 gift and craft stalls, festive music and a local choir.

Blenheim Palace celebrates Christmas from 12 November to 16 December 2011 with 'A White Christmas'. The magnificent Palace will be decorated with sparkling icicles, snowflakes, and silver white birches. In the Saloon the great dining table of the Marlborough family will be dressed in crystal and white while stunning costumes from the English National Ballet The Snow Queen will take pride of place in the Long Library.