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Victoria Villa Bed and Breakfast

The Victoria Villa Bed and Breakfast offers the warmest welcome with a high standard of guest accommodation. Guests will find themselves in an ideal location opposite the picturesque Lion Hill Canal in Stourport-on-Severn where it is only a very short walk to the canal basins, River Severn and the town centre. The combination of attention to detail, professionalism and a warm, personal touch are what sets the Victoria Villa apart. We do everything we can to ensure your stay is the very best it can be. All beds have memory foam mattress toppers for your added comfort and sink into feather pillows (hypo-allergenic also available) for a soothing nights sleep. Choose from single, twin, double and king size bedded rooms. After a comfortable night join us in the conservatory for a breakfast of your choosing, you can go for the more continental approach of cereals, fruit, yogurt toast etc or of course there is a full, hearty English style breakfast with all the usual suspects you would expect to find on your breakfast plate.
Visit Britain (formerly the Tourist Board) has rated Victoria Villa as a 4 star Silver Award guest accommodation. The Silver Award is an award of excellence and is given to establishments whose quality exceeds / outperforms their star rating. Victoria Villa is a great place to stay for both the business and leisure visitor. Good quality accommodation at great value prices.
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More Information About Stourport on Severn
Stourport-on-Severn, often shortened to Stourport, is a town and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District of north Worcestershire, England, a few miles to the south of Kidderminster. Stourport lies on the River Severn, and at the time of the 2001 census had a population of 19,713. [1] In 2006 Stourport-on-Severn was granted Fairtrade Town status Redefinition and Redevelopment During the late 19th century, Stourport became a popular summer destination for the industrial workers of the West Midlands conurbation, who came for its riverside pleasure parks, boat trips, and caravan parks. Since the end of the Second World War, and the nationalisation of the canal system Stourport has been in steady decline. However the growth in leisure boating and canal barge ownership and holidays has seen the revitalisation of the central canal basins. More is hoped for and planned as the architecture of the old streets, storehouses and buildings is impressive and valuable. Bridge Street, High Street, York Street and New Street all consist of lovely architecture, but are currently suffering from a lack of investment. The redevelopment of older buildings and the regeneration of these streets and communities is vital. Extensive housebuilding away from the town centre has taken place since the 1920s, around the main roads which link the town with Kidderminster, Worcester and Bewdley. Several primary schools have also been built, as well as the town's secondary school - The Stourport High School & VIth Form Centre. Famous People Alfred Baldwin, the father of Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister was born on 4 June 1841 in Lombard Street. He later became MP for Bewdley, he was owner of the foundry at the end Lombard Street which is now the site of the County Buildings containing the Library, Health Centre, Police Station and Coroners Court. He also became Chairman of the Great Western Railway. George Nicholson, settled in Stourport in 1808, until his death in 1825. He was a nationally known printer of the time. His printing press was at 15 Bridge Street, on the corner of Raven Street, and his premises are a listed building. Philip Elsmore, Thames Television's most recognizable continuity announcer, was born in Stourport. Clifford T. Ward, singer-songwriter, was born 1944 in Stourport. Ashley Hames, presenter and director. Ray Thomas, singer, composer and flautist for the Moody BluesTwin Town The town is twinned with the commune of Villeneuve-le-Roi, in Paris France. On Mitton Street is the well tended twin town garden. Sport The local rowing club is Stourport Boat Club Stourport Boat Club was founded in 1876, when Boating was the main pastime, which is the primary reason why it is still known as a Boat Club, and not a Rowing Club. The club caters for a wide range of ages from 11+. The club has a very strong Junior section (Under 18), a very competitive Senior section (18+) and a healthy Veteran section (30+). The 2 day Regatta held every year in August attracts over 600 crews from all over the country to compete. The event attracts many spectators and supporters and 3000 visitors are catered for over the weekend. Ben Adams is the current club captain. The local football club is Stourport Swifts F.C.. The local hockey club is Stourport Hockey Club Stourport Hockey Club have been playing National League Hockey since the inception of the National League, and run 7 men's teams, 4 ladies teams, and have a huge Junior membership involved in boys and girls hockey at U11, U13, U15, U18 and Badgers Leagues. Offering great hockey and an active social calendar for members of any age or ability. Local Events Early May sees the Arley to Stourport Raft Race run by the Lions Club in aid of local charities. Rafts fall into various classes, some competing just for fun, and others such as the Super Rafts intent of the fastest possible time. It runs along 8 miles of the River Severn through some beautiful countryside and passing through Bewdley at about half way. First weekend of September is Stourport Carnival which as well as a land parade has a river parade during the day and after dark another river parade with the boats decked out in lights.
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