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Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country

Family-friendly cottage in Alcester

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You can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and a playground at Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Alcester is home to this cottage. 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 Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve and Broadway Tower Country Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Avon Bank Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Shakespeare County Raceway. Visit our Alcester travel guide
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Marlcliff, warwickshire

What's nearby

  • Beautiful place
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Birmingham showing flowers and a garden
    Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Bidford Grange Golf Course
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bidford Grange Golf Club
    5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stratford Racecourse
    10 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    18 min drive
  • The Frog
    17 min walk
  • The Bell Inn
    8 min drive
  • Ellenden Farm Shop
    10 min drive
  • The Four Alls
    9 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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 Mary Arden's Farm are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Old detached stone cottage in Shakespeare country Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay. Geoff is a very helpful host. His property is large, spacious and has a great outdoor space. Will be returning again next year. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natürlich! Hier die englische Übersetzung:---We truly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. Everything was so cozy that we immediately felt at home. We especially loved the lovely garden with its fragrant flowers and ripe apples. Thank you so much for these relaxing days – we would be delighted to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in pretty Hamlet

Accurately described. Lovely cozy cottage. Geoff was very friendly and responsive and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Such a beautiful corner of the world!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just amazing

A beautiful picture postcard cottage. Comfortable bedrooms, big dining area for family meals and a cosy front room with an open fire. 20 minute walk to 2 local pubs and 25 minute walk to nearest town. Geoff the owner was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We will 100% visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

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

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful relaxing stay 5*

We were a group of 7 ranging from 24-86 & a dog - the cottage was an absolute home from home. Downstairs bathroom & bedroom meant my mum with mobility issues was comfortable. The tiled floors downstairs mean no worries about dirty feet and paws. The house is comfortable & homely, you don't feel like you are treading on eggshells as everything is well used (in a good way) so you're not scared about touching anything! It feels warm &relaxing. 5 mins drive to Bidford with takeaways and Co-op. Lovely river walk on the doorstep for the dog. Geoff was fab, lots of communication & everything you could ever need to know in the folders in the house. The only things to be aware of - which are specified in the listing - are that the parking is not right by the house (& you need to reverse out up the lane), garden isn't enclosed & you have to go through the single bedroom to get to the twin, the bathroom is downstairs. These minor "inconveniences" are more than made up for by the amount of space. All the bedrooms are spacious and the downstairs layout means everyone can be together but have their own space & there is plenty of seating for everyone to sit together by the fire or at the table. We had everything we needed to cook a full roast dinner (the slow cooker was a bonus!) The wood-burner is massive and wonderful. So all in all I can't recommend Geoff's cottage highly enough. If you want high end modern spec then it's not for you, but for cosy comfort in a home that feels loved 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really nice stay there. The house was as described, everything worked and has a really great charm. The host always responded quickly and was always on hand with help and advice.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

My family and I had a wonderful vacation at the cottage. We loved the house and the garden. Geoff is a really nice host! We would love to return one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend

The best place, the wonderful house and the help and support was perfect. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1. The Hamlet

A fascinating cottage perfect for our family get together. Nothing not to like

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

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

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