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Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country

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Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country

A variety of spaces make this an excellent venue for groups as does its central position within England. A footpath leading to the delightful village of Bidford on Avon passes in front of the cottage (1 mile) with its shops, pubs and a supermarket. If one carries on over the bridge, a further mile, will bring you to a great little village pub the Cottage of Content at Barton. Cheerful and welcoming! In the other direction a path rises up above the village and can be followed to the delightful village of Cleeve Prior. There you will find a beautiful 15th century church and equally old pub, The Kings Arms. With its beams, log fires, real ale and great food it is everyone's idea of an English Country Pub. There is a quiet route through the lanes to the Stratford Greenway which give cycle access to Stratford on Avon. The River Avon itself is only a few hundred metres walk and children delight in helping the boats navigate the lock at Marlcliff. Some guests even do a spot of fishing.

Property manager

geoff gent

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Ancient Detached Stone Cottage in Shakespeare Country Cottage
Ancient Detached Stone Cottage in Shakespeare Country Alcester

About the neighborhood

Map
Marlcliff, warwickshire

What's nearby

  • Ragley Hall - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Stratford Racecourse - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 15 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Evesham Honeybourne Station - 9 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vineyard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bulls Head - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Fish and Anchor Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Norton Grange - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ellenden Farm Shop - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country located?

This family-friendly Alcester cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bidford Grange Golf Club and Bidford Grange Golf Course. Avon Bank Gardens and Bancroft Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Very cosy and well equipped cottage. Very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family weekend
Fabulous place, wonderful location. The owner couldn't be more helpful and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful quaint cottage
Two adults and 4 children stayed in the cottage for 3 nights. The hamlet is quiet and pretty and the cottage had everything we needed for our stay. It is very homely and cost. We had fun lighting the fire and exploring the local area. Geoff is an excellent hodt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage with lots of character
Very nice cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Short walk or drive to local town with a playground, pub and cafe. Friendly and kind owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful historic place
Loved the ancient place. Enjoyed the wood burner, it was just what is needed on rainy day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country cottage
A beautiful country cottage ,sleeps 7 very pictures. Ideal for visiting Shakespeare country ,Stratford on avon.and other local attractions .we had a great family break.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
This is a really special house, feels more like a home. We were made to feel very welcome. Brillent location, picture postcard cottage and garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and homely
The cottage was a great base for local walks along the river Avon and nearby hamlets. Beautiful gardens and excellent facilities in the cottage to make us feel at home. The lovely fire in the evenings was an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living in history
Living in a 300 year old building might sound challenging but Geoff has upgraded well while still maintaining the character of the building
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful garden, great host.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Geoff's beautiful property. The garden was spectacular in summer and Geoff was very helpful and communicative. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet L., troy, Ohio

Charming and Quant
What a lovely cottage in the heart of Shakespeare country. We had a great stay and enjoyed meeting Geoff when he stopped by to tend the garden. This is offor the beaten path but altogether charming and quaint. Would definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

lovely cottage
We spent a good week here at this cottage tucked into a corner. As a family group of six it offered cosy rooms with 'me' space and privacy. A good size downstairs double bedroom with bathroom next door. Perfect for my elderly parents. Geoff makes himself easily available if needed and the cottage is well equipped. We encountered no problems. Centrally located for plenty to do in surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage in quiet Hamlet
My family and I have just spent a short stay in the most quaint cottage in a tucked away Hamlet. The cottage was full of history as parts were 500 years old. The grounds around the cottage were very pretty with tulips and other flowering bulbs. The cottage was exactly as advertised and the check in and out process was very easy to follow. Geoff the host made contact via email and then a phone call to make sure everything was as it should be. Our experience exceeded our expectations and we would definately highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nicola p.

Family friendly, peaceful and spacious
We have just returned from 3 nights at this property for a meet up with the in-laws. My children aged 6 and 9 loved exploring the house and beautiful gardens. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom were perfect for my mother in law who has mobility problems. The house and garden are a great size and have everything needed for a comfortable stay. Loved the books and art work. The curtains and the bedding could do with freshening up, and there was dust in places. The shower curtain was spotted with mould. At the very reasonable rate charged I can live with this and it didn't spoil the stay, and wouldn't prevent me from recommending or returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
A lovely cotswold cottage equipped with everything you could possibly need. Excellent coms with the owner. Right in the middle of the beautiful Cotswolds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Super location, lovely house and Geoff is really helpful too! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! Wonderful! Beautiful!
I can't come up with enough words to describe this property...it was the quintessential English cottage! Geoff, the owner is one of the nicest people I have met, helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend this property if you want to experience the essence of England.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage, great for a group
The cottage is stunning and works well for a group, with lots of space which is rare for such a picturesque and extremely old cottage. Lovely walks and a great spot to explore the cotswolds. The garden isn't enclosed so slightly tricky with dogs, but worked fine in the end. Was lovely to meet Geoff and hear about the place too. Brilliant stay, thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Great location in a quiet hamlet. Very helpful owner. Lovely countryside around, Riverside and country walks. Our stay was too short!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Fantastic property in a peaceful location. Everything you could think of available at the property. Cosy and homely feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together.
Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Very homely. Everything you needed to enjoy your stay. Lovely walks along the river to the local amenities. All neighbours very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lisette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four friends meeting up to attend a wedding in Cheltenham
Lovely cottage and extensive garden with great walks on the doorstep. Very relaxing stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming clean cottage
Lovely cottage in a very pretty area. Suitable for all ages as there is a downstairs double bedroom. Log fire made the cottage very cosy. Lots of information about the cottage and the area was available
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little cottage
The lads said it had everything they needed Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurence Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautful cottage.
Lovely well appointed cottage with everything you could want. Great location with easy access to many local attractions. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021