[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We booked to spend a night in the All Saints, Billesley. It was part of a 5 day camping trip to and from Wales and we though it would add some interest. We weren’t wrong! It was a very unique experience.
Arriving at the church feels was a little daunting as we hadn’t received any email prior to arrival so we didn’t know what to do but we found a phone number online and spoke to a gentleman who was extremely helpful and told us everything we needed to know. The toilet facilities are in the hotel next door so they are impeccable. There is also the option of adding a day pass to the spa onto your stay but we didn’t use this.
We went to a local pub for food (The Stag) which was absolutely lovely. I expected going back to the church in the dark to be unnerving but it wasn’t. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting to feel as relaxed as I did. The church is small so has a cosy feel and the atmosphere is really nice. This was helped by the (battery operated) candles and hot chocolate – We were pleasantly surprised to find facilities to make hot drinks. I slept well which was good as we’d planned to go into Stratford Upon Avon for the day which is about 15 mins drive away. We did the whole Shakespeare thing for the day and really, really enjoyed it.

All in all, I think I will probably stay here again. The tickets we bought to see the Shakespeare attractions are valid for 12 months so the trip is half planned anyway. As for Champing in general? Yes I want to try it again. I’m on a secret mission now to spend at least one night in all the churches available :)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]