Billesley Manor Hotel on the outskirts of Stratford on Avon and formerly part of The Hotel Collection now has a overseas private investor as its new owner.

Billesley Manor Hotel is a Grade II-listed property dating back to the 16th century. It is reputedly where William Shakespeare wrote As You Like It.

Nowadays the 72-bedroom Billesley Manor Hotel boasts an AA rosette restaurant, two bars, a swimming pool and health club plus ten conference and meeting rooms.

Billesley Manor Hotel will now be managed by Bespoke Hotels.

Details: http://www.bespokehotels.com/billesley-manor/