Warwickshire rated among top 10 European travel destinations

Warwickshire has been named as one of Europe’s top destinations to visit this summer.

Travel guide experts describe it as “brimming with beauty” and praised the area for its “bucolic hills, sublime castles and historic market towns”.

Lonely Planet ranked the county as number six in its Best in Europe 2016 list.

Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, is hosting events throughout the year to mark the 400th anniversary of his death, while visitors to Warwick Castle can see its restored 22-tonne trebuchet – a huge catapult – in operation. There are numerous events held at Warwick Castle throughout the season; check out their website to see if anything special is on during your stay at Prestige Cottages.