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Stratford-upon-Avon Cottages
The holiday letting agents featured below
offer a wide selection of holiday accommodation and cottages in Stratford and the surrounding area. Numbers are correct at the time of writing but its worth checking the sites for the most up-to-date information regarding availability and pricing.
Holiday Lettings - 50 Stratford holiday cottages and self catering properties including wooden lodges, apartments and riverside cottages. Weekly stays during low season start at around £275 with some of their properties able to accommodate up to 13 people.
Cottages 4 You - 21 Stratford cottages and holiday properties including modern apartments and charming listed cottages with thatched roofs and timber framed walls. Their collection is of outstanding quality with most of the cottages awarded with at least 4 stars.
Sykes - 10 Stratford self catering holiday cottages from Sykes, all within a 5 mile radius of the town. Their collection is a blend of both modern and traditional properties, featuring renovated barns, Victorian cottages and ground-floor, studio apartments. Rates start at £210 p/w.
Independent Cottages - A handful of Stratford holiday cottages, most of which have 4 star gradings. Their collection features modern holiday properties, with some able to sleep up to 5 people. Booking prices start at £275 for low season, week-long self catering breaks.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford upon Avon is set in the picturesque countryside of Warwickshire. Birthplace of
William Shakespeare, it is one of the most important tourism centres in the United Kingdom. Despite its popularity many people opt for hotel accommodation instead of Stratford holiday cottages, which immediately limits their enjoyment and appreciation of such a wonderful town.
A collection of five buildings celebrate Shakespeare, Stratford's most famous son. His birthplace, a half-timbered 16th century building in
Henley Street is the most visited - his descendants lived there until the 19th century. Nash House, Hall's Croft, Anne Hathaway's cottage and Mary Arden's house are also notable attractions and celebrate the great playwright with walk-through exhibitions and a variety of small museums.
The town's rich heritage is also showcased through other sites, such as the beautiful
Holy Trinity Church. Overlooking the River Avon it was the site of Shakespeare's baptism and also contains his Tomb. The red brick Royal Shakespeare Theatre, built in 1932 is located on the West Bank and is next to Clopton Bridge which was constructed by Hugh Clopton.
Many of the buildings in Stratford have been renovated in the accepted half-timbered style, which is prevalent throughout the town. And the buildings that form part of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust have been carefully restored to their original colour. This attention to detail serves the town well and pays homage to its illustrious past. For Stratford upon Avon visitor attractions see below.
Stratford-upon-Avon visitor attractions
This section provides further details of the most popular visitor attractions, activities and historical sites of interest that can be found in the region of Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. Links have been included where possible.
Outdoor activities
Stratford is situated on the Avon where boating and canoeing prove ever popular. Avon Boating and
Bancroft Cruises hire out a range of craft to enable visitors to enjoy the river. Walking, hiking and cycling are also popular - Stratford Bicycle Hire offers free delivery of bikes in and around the town. Alternatively,
open-top buses can be caught at The Pen and Parchment and allow visitors to see the many sights in comfort – a running commentary is included in the summer months.
The
Brass Rubbing Centre on the riverside is a fun place for both adults and children. Entrance is free and your completed rubbing will cost between 98p to £15. Other popular venues are the
Shakespeare Centre and the Falstaff Experience – one of the town’s most innovative visitor attractions.
Food and drink
Visitors will find a variety of good eateries within the town.
The Salmon Tail Inn on the Evesham Road serves traditional fare and ales. For a special night out, try the award- winning
Bensons Restaurant in Bard’s Walk. Or enjoy an informal meal at George’s bistro in the High Street.
A drink at the famous
Dirty Duck is a must where you can rub shoulders with actors from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. At present the theatre is closed until 2010 when it will have a new 1000 seat thrust-stage auditorium. Until then, visit The Swan Theatre nearby or the Courtyard Theatre, the temporary home of the RSC.
History and Culture
The most important historical attractions are Shakespeare’s birthplace and
Ann Hathaway’s Cottage in Shottery.
Holy Trinity Church, on the banks of the Avon, contains the Bard’s remains – free to enter with a small charge for viewing the burial place. The Grammar School, which Shakespeare is said to have attended is next to the 13th century Guildhall and Hall’s Croft, the home of his daughter, Susanna, is close by. New Place in Chapel Street is the site of the house where Shakespeare died in 1616.
