Patricia studied at the Birmingham College of Food and Domestic Arts where she was professionally trained for 3 years, and gained her National Diploma in Hotel and Catering. Patricia then spent all her employed years in catering and hotels, finally becoming the assistant manager of a 30 bedroomed hotel. However, she had always wanted her own bed and breakfast business and was finally able to achieve this with Russell in 1984 when they bought their first B & B in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Three years later they aquired the Melita where they have now been for 21 years. During this period Russell and Patricia have provided high quality accommodation and breakfast for over 85,000 guests. Since its construction the hotel has endured many alterations and changes. Russell and Patricia have tried to restore the Victorian feel of the house whilst providing their guests with all the modern conveniences and creature comforts that todays visitor has come to expect. Patricia and Russell firmly believe that a clean room, a comfortable bed and a delicious breakfast are essential if guests are to return to the hotel again and again.

The Melita has for several years enjoyed 4 star guest accommodation rating with the English Tourist Board. The hotel is also a member of the Stratford-upon-Avon and District Hotel and Catering Association.

The Melita hotel can be found in the following publications.

ETB Accommodation Guide "Where to Stay'

Worldwide Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Guide

Stratford-upon-Avon Tourist Information Accommodation Guide

 N.B Melita is a non-smoking establishment.