Description
Our cosy holiday home is situated right in the very heart of Shakespeare's home town. Shakespeare's birthplace is just 4 minutes' walk away. No car is required as you can walk everywhere!!
There is an extensive list in the house for your use of local Restaurants most of which offer either a delivery or collection service so you don't even have to leave thehouse if you choose not too?! We eat out a lot in town as we have some fabulous Restaurants to choose from:- happy to give reccomendations if required.
Our Victorian terrace Cottage has retained many or its original features including wooden panel doors and sash windows but is light, deceptively spacious and offers comfortable modern living. It is beautifully decorated in both bright & neutral tones with a good mix of old and new and has your own private Courtyard garden (partly covered) perfect for summer evenings or having a BBQ after a busy day of sightseeing or simply kicking back and relaxing.
The house comprises two bedrooms, one with a large king size bed and the second with two single beds (all have Orthopaedic memory foam mattresses which are brand new). There is the option of a fifth Jay bed for an extra £20 per night which can go in the Lounge or Dining room (suitable for child only)
The Luxury Hotel style bathroom has a large freestanding bath, separate shower with both ceiling and wall attachments, toilet, heated towel rail as well as a huge wall sized mirror with shelf for all your toiletries. (there is a bath/shower matt hanging up in the bathroom if you would like to use it)
The lounge is large and has a three seater sofa and two arm chairs and flat screen TV with Netflix. The lounge leads to the dining room and then onto a modern Kitchen and utility room all fitted with new appliances and outside there is a private Courtyard garden which is perfect for alfresco dining in the Summer if you so wish (a charcoal BBQ is also there for your use) Our house is equipped with Coffee pods and milk as well as Hotel bathroom toiletries and fresh towels.
Please note our house is strictly NONE smoking.
We have a travel cot and high chair available if requested prior to stay! There is a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, fridge, Microwave, Kettle, dolce gusto coffee maker with coffee pods, steam iron, ironing board, single oven and ceramic four ring hob with over head extractor which are all new. We can also provide a child's bed guard if arranged in advance prior to your stay.
There is a cooler box for guests to use for Picnics on the River and picnic blanket which you will find in the utility room for your use whilst staying. There is also an umbrella hanging on the coat rack in the lounge for guests use. In addition the house has a Champagne bucket for those wishing to celebrate that special occasion and need something to put it in.
The house is perfectly located with an abundance of cafes, restaurants, shops nearby many of which are carrying out a delivery service and a laminated list of some our favourite restaurants can be found on the dining room table along with a great reccomendation for breakfast/brunch or coffee 150 meters away which we provide vouchers for our guest to enjoy giving you 20% off your bill) The Theatre's and Shakespearean places of interest just minutes' walk away. You will not be short of things to do and the River Avon is perfect for an evening stroll or taking in the sights by water.
The railway station for those coming by train is a 4 minute walk away so a car in not necessary when staying. We offer free parking on street for one vehicle during your stay but must be given your number plate at time of booking so we can register it with the council to prevent any parking ticket being given) There is also a convenient car park located further down Arden Street if preferred, have 2 cars or are meeting a friend for a weekend.
From the moment you leave the property there is plenty to do and see. Go back in time as you visit the Shakespearean houses to see where the Bard was born, grew up and went to School. Be mesmerised by the black and white Tudor buildings throughout the town centre or simply stroll along the river banks of the Avon. There is always the opportunity to hire a boat or take a river cruise and explore the waters around Stratford.
The canal also provides great waterside walks and bike rides and an opportunity to hire narrow boats and try your skill with the locks a real tourist attraction. You instead may choose to simply relax on an Open Top bus and hear all about the various attractions or chill out and people watch in the numerous cafes and restaurants. Enjoy the delights of Stratford market which was awarded the best private market in 2014 and attracts many visitors either in town on a Thursday or riverside on weekends with the Christmas markets opening later into the evening during December. The Theatres, as well as plays also offer tours behind the scenes and costume workshops throughout the year.
For those with more energy we have plenty of cycle routes with a traffic free 5 mile route known as the Greenway taking you to long Marston with two cafe's en-route for refreshments and where you can also hire bikes. Stratford also has a number of golf courses too: Menzies Welcome, Stratford Oaks, Welford and Stratford's most prestigious Club on the Tiddington road where local celebrities often play.
The Butterfly Farm is a real hit with children (and adults too!) as is the Mechanical Art and Design Museum. There is a large park next to the river which has fabulous play areas for children and Tennis Courts and if the weather turns there is also the newly renovated Leisure Centre with a wide variety of sports on offer and Olympic size swimming pool so might be a good idea to pack your bathing suit and towels.
All of this is within walking distance of your front door!!
Recycling: Please put the recycling in the blue lid bin and the general waste in the black bin located at the front when you vacate, you will find liners for the small green food caddy under the kitchen sink. For those staying longer Friday mornings is collection day and very early but the refuse bins needs putting oput the night before as they are vewry early!!! WE ASK when vacating please strip beds and put in laundry baskets provided as well as dirty towels in the towels caddy in the bathroom)
The heating is operated by a Hive Thermostat and pre set schedule put in for your comfort but please feel free to adjust heat to hotter/cooler as desired. The house gets very warm.(please do not leave on full when not in the house) as we are trying to do our bit to protect the environment and keep our prices low which is quite difficult with the sharp rise in energy costs. We offer fans in the summer months for your use.
The shower:
There is an abundance of hot water so cold shower is never a problem.
The heated Towel Radiator
This gets very hot so please take care with young children (a sign is in the bathroom as a reminder)
You may choose to explore the beautiful Cotswold villages and scenic countryside; be enthralled by a day trip to Warwick Castle; relish the beauty and historic content of Blenheim Palace; browse round the historic market towns of Evesham and Alcester; brave 'All Things Wild' - an exciting animal reserve with exotic creatures to see at close hand.
The Stratford Armouries (about four miles outside the Centre) is also well worth a visit and has a lovely large indoor soft play area which is sure to be a hit with the younger children. For National Trust or Historic Houses You may choose to explore the beautiful Cotswold villages and scenic countryside; be enthralled by a day trip to Warwick Castle; relish the beauty and historic content of Blenheim Palace; browse round the historic market towns of Evesham and Alcester.
For National Trust members or Historic Houses members there is a wealth of properties and gardens to visit, including Charlecote Park, Coughton Court, Hidcote Manor Gardens and Ragley Hall which has a fabulous massive outdoor play centre to mention but a few.
You will have plenty to do and see in this beautiful part of the World. Delivery and takeout is available from numerous Restaurants for those wanting it.
We hope you enjoy your stay with us. Please take one of Business cards when you leave to book direct for your next stay.
Feel free to leave your comments in our in-house guest book and we kindly ask all our Guests to leave an online review for future guests to read please!
We wish you all a pleasant and safe stay in our holiday home and look forward to welcoming you back. If you have enjoyed your stay with us, can we ask a teeny weeny favor and ask you please leave us an on line review and pass on our details to your friends "take our business card" Thank you in advance.
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Kind regards
Claire