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Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    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

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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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 are 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 on 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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 area

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?

Checkout 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 miles (15 km).

Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Marc O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarita T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., Velindre

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and well equipped!
Beautiful cottage in fantastic surrounding. The cottage was clean, comfy and well equipped with everything you’ll need for your stay. Geoff’s communication was great and he was very helpful. We went to the pub in Cleeve Prior for a Sunday roast and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful country cottage
We had the best time staying at this beautiful property. So charming and peaceful. Exactly what we needed. Geoff was so kind and helpful throughout. The perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage and area
We loved everything about the cottage and gorgeous garden. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
1. The Hamlet
A fascinating cottage perfect for our family get together. Nothing not to like