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Located between Leamington Spa and Daventry on the A425, Southam is a small market town in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire. It is also conveniently situated for many routes, including easy access to the M40 motorway. Southam is located on the River Stowe which flows from Napton-on-the-Hill and joins the Warwickshire River Itchen just outside of the town, which in turn flows into the River Leam.
Southam and its "Halliwell" (or Holy Well) was first mentioned in 998 when it was granted to the Priory of Coventry by King Ethelred. Mentioned as 'Suham' in the Domesday Book, Southam was granted a charter in the 13th Century when St. James' church was built. In 1227 the Prior obtained a statute allowing Southam a weekly market. The water from the Holy Well was said to cure eye ailments.
The dominant rock type for the area is blue lias clay. Hence until quite recently there was a medium sized cement factory with associated quarrying a mile north of the town. This works was served by both rail and canal transport - the latter being a short arm from the Grand Union Canal. Cement production was halted in the late 1990s. However, quarrying at the site continues.
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The Old Vicarage
(3.32 miles)
Oak beams, flagstones and a massive inglenook tucked away behind the splendid entrance hall and drawing room remind you that the timeless ambience at The Old Vicarage has been created over four centuries. Its picture-postcard ...
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Hollybush Inn
(3.54 miles)
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Situated in the Centre of the beautiful picturesque village of Priors Marston, the Hollybush emanates all that is “the perfect English Inn” with fantastically cooked fresh quality dining, 3 real ... more
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Wormleighton Hall
(3.55 miles)
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Beautiful rural location, spacious and comfortable, very private, excellent guest facilities stunning views. All rooms en-suite with power showers, and all extras. Evening meals can be provided, or otherwise excellent ... more
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Caudle Hill Farm
(4.79 miles)
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Hellidon Lakes
(4.83 miles)
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Conveniently situated minutes from the M1, M40 and M6 motorways Hellidon Lakes has 110 bedrooms all with private bathrooms. The hotel is set in 220 acres of magnificent countryside ... more
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Days Inn Warwick North
(6.07 miles)
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Situated on the M40, the Days Inn Warwick (Leamington Spa) provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Warwickshire countryside, Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon. Offering everything you ... more
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Church Hill Farm
(6.36 miles)
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An idyllic country bed and breakfast close to Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Royal Leamington Spa. Church Hill Farm is a 300 acre working farm with a farmhouse that ... more
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Staverton Park Hotel
(6.72 miles)
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Easily accessible from the M1, M6, M40, and Birmingham Airport, the hotel is one of the Midlands’ top locations and presents itself as the ideal venue for training and conferences.
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Mallory Court Hotel
(7.38 miles)
Situated in the heart of Warwickshire, just outside Royal Leamington Spa, Mallory Court is the epitome of an English country house hotel – a stunning manor house set in 10 acres of grounds, and with ... more
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The Granary Hotel
(7.45 miles)
The Granary Hotel in Daventry: Opened in 2007, the Granary Hotel in Daventry is a conversion of a grade II listed farm building to a boutique residential conference centre and 10 bedroom hideaway which seamlessly ...
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