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Warwickshire is located in the West Midlands and is bounded by the counties of Northamptonshire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Leicestershire. The landscape consists of gentle rolling hills to the North and largely uninhabited, rural land to the South. Its county town is Warwick. Scroll down for Warwickshire holiday cottages and self catering accommodation.
The country parks of Warwickshire have received numerous awards for their excellence. Hartshill Hayes Country Park, covering over 130 acres, has been recognised for the management of its woodland that stretches across the magnificent Anker Valley. The Ryton Pools park has also received accolades for its rich variety of wildlife and impressive countryside grounds.
Stratford, birthplace of William Shakespeare, is Warwickshire and England's most important tourist destination. The half timbered buildings which include historical sites such as Anne Hathaway's cottage, attract visitors from all over the globe, keen to learn more about the world's finest playwright.
The county's rich historical heritage is also illustrated through a wide collection of keeps, castles and stately homes, which are covered in more detail below. We've also included a Warwickshire holiday cottage, that can be found through the following links, where visitors will find a wider selection of self catering properties in Warwickshire.
Midsummer Cottage - Warwickshire Holiday Cottages From Cottages 4 You
Set near the town of Stratford, this thatched cottage retains classical features such as flagstone floors, and wooden beams. It is located near a selection of historical attractions including Anne Hathaway's cottage. The living room has 1 step down to a dining area and kitchen, with a steep staircase that leads to 2 bedrooms on the first floor. More Warwickshire cottages and forms of self catering accommodation can be found through the cottages rental company above.
Warwickshire self-catering attractions
Cottages visitors in Warwickshire can enjoy a combination of city and country pursuits in an area famous for its culture and history. The following is a selection of some of the attractions ranging from historical sites to assault courses.
Outdoor activities
A diverse range of activities are offered by the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, including paint balling, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
Kingsbury Water Park in Sutton Coldfield in just as popular and consists of over 500 acres of private land and 15 lakes. Attractions include horse riding, a wood railway and children’s farm.
Food and drink
The Bluebell at Henley-in-Arden won the award for the best dining pub in 2008 and the
White Hart Inn at Ufton, which is a 500 year old coaching inn, serves traditional English food with fine wines and real ale. For less formal dining, there are cafes like the Tuckery in Warwick or Brethren’s Kitchen at Kenilworth that serves cream teas. There is a vast range of entertainment to be found in this area.
History and Culture
The Shakespeare properties at Stratford upon Avon draw visitors from all over the world as does
Warwick Castle, which affords a fascinating glimpse into the medieval past. and The impressive ruins of Kenilworth Castle are also a must-visit and was made famous by Sir Walter Scott as the setting of one of his best known novels. Leamington Spa has some fine Regency houses and Rugby is famous for its public school, immortalised by Thomas Hughes in his famous novel Tom Brown’s Schooldays.
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