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Stratford and Warwick have accommodations to fit every wallet. Because Stratford is so popular with theatergoers, book well ahead. Most hotels offer discounted two- and three-day packages. Near Stratford, a number of top-notch country hotels guarantee discreet but attentive service—at fancy prices. Birmingham's hotels, geared to the convention crowd and often booked well in advance, are mostly bland and impersonal, but a few are sophisticated; look for weekend discounts. In the countryside, many ancient inns and venerable Regency-style houses have been converted into hotels.
Peace, seclusion, and magnificent views of the Wye Valley await 3 miles southeast of Hereford at this informal working farm, which dates back to the 16th century; there's even a hot tub from which to enjoy the scene. Guest rooms in the stone farmhouse are furnished nicely with period pieces alongside DAB radios, and breakfasts, including local bacon and eggs, are taken at the communal dining table.
