The Abbey Hotel in Shirley

Set on a 175-acre estate, this contemporary golf and spa hotel is 1.2 miles from the Forge Mill Needle Museum and 2.2 miles from the Palace Theatre.The sophisticated rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some suites add private balconies, minifridges, iPod docks and Playstation 3s. Room service is offered.Parking is free. There's a spa with a sauna and a steam room, plus an exercise room and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants serving modern British cuisine, and afternoon tea and a Sunday carvery are also offered. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course and a conference room.