Got it!
Coombe Abbey Country Park................. near Coventry. LOL
Cootes, ducks, geese, herons, swans, formal gardens (C. Brown), extensive grounds with squirrels and allsorts if you look, fishing, history, no great views beyond...
and a 12th century, comfortable, pricey, interesting, Medieval Cistercian monks' abbey to stay over in:
http://www.coombeabbey.com/
and a great chippy up the road in Brinklow.

Any good?