Historic 4BR, 1BA Stone Cottage in Alcester, Fits 7 Guests

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A cosy room even without a log fire burning in the inglenook.

Shelves of maps, books and games to enjoy

The huge dining room table seats 8 comfortably. It is next to the kitchen.

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Marlcliff, warwickshire

Stratford Racecourse12 min drive
Anne Hathaway's Cottage13 min drive
Royal Shakespeare Theatre14 min drive
Birmingham (BHX)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

About the area

Alcester

This cottage is located in Alcester. Bidford Grange Golf Club and Bidford Grange Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Broadway Tower Country Park and Evesham Country Park. Garden of Remembrance and Avon Bank Gardens are also worth visiting.

Marlcliff, warwickshire

What's nearby

Ragley Hall - 12 min drive
Stratford Racecourse - 12 min drive
Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 13 min drive
Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 14 min drive
Shakespeare's Birthplace - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Masons Arms - 11 min drive
Bulls Head - 18 min walk
The Potted Pantry - 8 min drive
The Bell Inn - 8 min drive
The Ivy Inn - 6 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?

Situated in Alcester, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Bidford Grange Golf Club and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Bidford Grange Golf Course. All Saints Church and Ragley Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

7 Apr 2024

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

Sarita T.

29 Dec 2023

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

Rodney H.

26 Aug 2023

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

Verified traveller

1 Nov 2022

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

Elizabeth B.

1 Aug 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by geoff gent

Retired now after 39 years at the chalk face (teaching), The Hamlet was my family home for 25 years. I worked hard to create an attractive, fertile organic garden which I was loathe to give up when I relocated to a smaller property in Evesham. I just moved out and left everything as it was! Consequently the house is very 'homely' and the garden green and productive! I've tried to make the home comfortable but not too 'precious' so that families with children and/or dogs would not feel too up tight during their stay. In retirement I've continued doing the garden and have been able to travel extensively usually on my bike! I will probably pop in to say hello and you may see me hoeing my veg garden but the large lawned gardens surrounding the house are exclusively for the use of guests.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Birmingham and one of our special childhood treats was to catch the 148 bus from Moseley to Bidford on Avon and walk across the fields through Marlcliff and onto the teashop (now closed!) at Cleeve Prior. When the Hamlet came on the market in 1981 it had just been delightfully renovated, had large gardens and there were footpaths radiating from the cottage in many directions.
Although in an essentially rural area it is only a short walk along the river or across the fields to Bidford on Avon which has plenty of 'facilities' There are some great bike rides, country and riverside walks from the cottage and all the charms of the Cotswold villages and countryside, and Stratford on Avon, within 10 miles.

What makes this property unique

Some visitors just stay around the property. They read, cook, eat, walk, cycle, fish in the river, use the local pubs and shops and really chill out.
Some have the above sorts of days but go into Stratford, Cheltenham, or Broadway to shop or 'do' the usual tourist things.There are a large number of National Trust Properties close by so members often get their money's worth and visit these.
Guests with children usually visit Warwick Castle and Cadburys' World in Birmingham.
Visitors from abroad often have frenetic days travelling to London, Bath, Oxford, Stone Henge etc. There is a direct train service to Oxford and London (Paddington) from Honeybourne only 4 miles away (free parking at station).