The village of Kineton lies to the west of the M40, south of Stratford on Avon in the rolling South Warwickshire countryside. Dating back to possibly pre 11th century the village of Kineton is mentioned in the Domesday Book, on the outskirts of the village are the remains of a motte and bailey castle known as King John’s but even before this is it is believed that the Romans held a settlement close by. The name of Kineton is supposedly derived from ancient times when a cattle or “kine” market was held here but this is still the subject of debate within the community. Around the mid 17th century there was a great battle near here at Edgehill and today artefacts are still occasionally unearthed. The village though found fame through one John Newton who lived from 1725 to 1807 and for a while lived in the village of Kineton where he wrote the words to “Amazing Grace” in 1772. Today the village of Kineton boasts a thriving community, local schools and local stores and three churches and with the Defence and Distribution Depot located close to the village it is easy to understand how this village has grown.
Doctor
Dr Desborough & Partners
Kineton Surgery
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
School
Kineton C of E Primary School
Kineton High School
Taxi
Venue
Activities
Pittern Hill Stables(Riding)
Places to Stay near Kineton
Church Hill Farm (3.01 miles)
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 offers a friendly, informal ... More | visit website
Walton Hall Hotel and Spa (3.21 miles)
Sitting in 65 acres of beautiful English countryside, just 10 minutes off the M40, lies Barcelo Walton Hotel.The new Barcelo Walton Hotel has been carefully designed to blend in naturally ... More
Oxbourne House (3.50 miles)
Caudle Hill Farm (3.81 miles)
Caudle Hill Farm is situated in the middle of a 700 acre working farm. It has a tranquil and stunning setting with views stretching to over 30 miles. Jane & Michael converted in 2005 part ... More | visit website
Uplands House (4.00 miles)
Uplands House overlooks an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It stands in a garden within old parkland, and it is hidden away down a long drive in the Warwickshire countryside. We are only 15 minutes ... More | visit website
Days Inn Warwick North (4.14 miles)
Ettington Chase (4.23 miles)
With leisure and conference facilities amid 11 acres of grounds in the Warwickshire countryside, this hotel is close to Stratford-upon-Avon and the M40 motorway. Enjoy the leisure facilities, which include a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, ... More | visit website
Fulready Manor (4.40 miles)
Innkeeper's Lodge Stratford-upon-Avon (4.52 miles)
Ashorne Hill (4.89 miles)
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