Warwickshire cottages and self catering, Central England

Bay Tree Cottage, Alveston, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Alveston sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This delightful cottage, swathed in wisteria, is tucked away behind Dorset House (NLQ) situated in the high street. Set in the garden of the main house, it offers quiet tranquil relaxation, just a 2-minute walk from the centre of Alcester. This holiday cottage is very cosy and welcoming, with a large open fire in the living room and patio doors lead out to a sitting area overlooking the garden - where kingfishers can sometimes be spotted. From the patio garden leading down towards the River Arrow is the owners’ large walled garden, which is a nature lover’s delight. Cheltenham is only a one hour drive away. Shops 100 yards, pub 50 yards.

Entrance hall. Living room with open fire in inglenook fireplace. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast/dining room. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Large twin bedroom with additional pull-out single bed (for +1). Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Quince Cottage, Long Compton, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Long Compton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestled in the heart of the village of Long Compton, Quince Cottage is a typical Cotswolds labourer’s cottage, over 200 years old and built from local stone with a steeply pitched thatch roof. The middle one of a row, the holiday cottage is adjacent to the owner’s home, it has a tiny garden at the front and a larger one to the rear, with seats and bench swing. Shop 100 yards, excellent pub 330 yards.

Living/dining room with electric ‘wood burner’ in inglenook fireplace, low beams and exposed stone walls. Farmhouse-style fitted kitchen with electric Rangemaster (for cooking), linoleum floor and door to garden. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and linoleum floor. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with 2ft 6in beds (for +2 children).

Littlecot, Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Ilmington sleeps 2.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Measure Cottage is located in a quaint little village called Wootton Wawen, approx 5 miles from the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon and 1 mile from Henley-in-Arden. Measure Cottage is beautiful, detached holiday accommodation. Close to several Shakespeare sites and the RSC. Many fine NT gardens, stately homes, Warwick and Kenilworth Castles within a half hour’s drive. Local pubs and restaurants, 1 mile. Wonderful walks, golfing, boat trips, sightseeing tours and shopping. The NEC, Symphony Hall, National Indoor Arena, National Agricultural Centre, Royal Showground at Stoneleigh and Cotswold villages. Shop 1 mile.

Hallway with wooden floor leading to garden. Spacious beamed living room with wood-burning stove in traditional inglenook fireplace. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with ceramic floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with pull-out bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and ceramic floor.

Pool Meadow Cottage, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £319 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Shipston-on-Stour sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached • Fishing nearby • Easy Walk access • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying panoramic views this sympathetically converted barn is outstandingly comfortable and ideally placed for relaxing or exploring. Set in 50 acres of grounds which boasts two lakes and a wealth of wildlife it is close to the owner's home and enjoys its own small garden and patio. Shipston offers shops and an excellent choice of inns and restaurants Shakespeare's Stratford and the village of Chipping Campden are both within 20 minutes by car. Warwick Castle Stow-on-the-Wold and N.T. properties are nearby.

Open plan spacious sitting/dining room with doors to patio ornamental brick fireplace and kitchen area. Large bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Large double bedroom. Twin bedded room.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Measure - Shakespeare Cottages, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Henley-in-Arden sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This cottage is situated on the edge of a small picturesque village overlooking fields with a panoramic view of the Cotswold and Meon Hills. Situated 6 miles from Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, 14 miles from historic Warwick and 12 miles from the Cotswolds this property makes a excellent base. The Cotswolds provide a multitude of walks and there are plenty of pleasing walks locally, where good public houses for food and drink can be found and the river Avon can be reached at Bideford. Shops 2½ miles, pub 200 yards.

Open-plan living/dining room with well-equipped kitchen area and slate flooring. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Twin bedroom with sloping ceilings, Velux windows and en-suite shower room with toilet.

Sunrise Cottage, Oxhill, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £349 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Oxhill sleeps 5.

Features include: Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Boasting splendid unspoilt views of Edgehill and the landscape beyond this stylish contemporary cottage with its own private garden sits quietly within the south Warwickshire countryside in an area aptly named the Vale of the Red Horse. Sunrise Cottage also shares its setting with a busy ménage used by riders training for dressage events. The location is steeped in history that includes a fascinating walk nearby in Kineton that takes in three of England's most important Civil War battlefields; Upton House (N.T.) is only a few minutes' drive and Stratford upon Avon magnificent Warwick Castle and Banbury are all within easy reach as are many of the delights of the Cotswolds. Village shops and pubs are 2 miles.

Open plan sitting/dining room with gas 'wood burner effect' fire with doors to garden. Kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Branscombe Cottage, Rowington, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £301 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Rowington sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Pub near by sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Enjoying an elevated position amidst beautiful countryside this skilfully refurbished and very comfortable property lies within a short drive of Stratford-upon-Avon (13 miles) Kenilworth and Warwick with its historic castle is 6 miles away. Boasting its own garden it sits within the owners' 1½ acre ornamental gardens. From the door a network of footpaths canal towpaths and woodland trails promise lovely walking and golf fishing and riding are available locally. The NEC and NAC are easily accessible. Pub serving food ½ mile shops 1 mile.

Entrance hall with stairs to first floor: Comfortable sitting room with electric fire. Spacious dining room. Well equipped kitchen. Double bedroom with wash basin. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Bards Barns - Troilus, Lower Fulbrook, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Lower Fulbrook sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Just a stroll away from the heart of Studley, yet surrounded by beautiful countryside, this lovely detached property nestles behind the owners’ farmhouse – once a 12th-century Augustinian priory. The holiday cottage has been renovated, is very well presented and offers all home comforts. There are open aspects to the rear and walks can be enjoyed down to the River Arrow, and along local footpaths. Swimming and cycling routes available nearby. Travel further afield to Stratford, Warwick, Solihull, N.E.C., Cadbury World, Black Country Museum, the Cotswolds, all within 30 minutes’ drive. Shops 250 yards, several pubs and restaurants within walking distance.

Living/dining room with electric ‘log-effect’ fire in inglenook fireplace and French doors to patio. Archway to compact kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet.

The Coach House, Aston Cantlow, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Aston Cantlow sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: A beautifully appointed Victorian cottage, one of a pair, in the unspoilt Warwickshire village of Alveston, Bay Tree Cottage offers a fabulous holiday location for exploring the area. Just a short walk from the River Avon and about 2 miles from the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, guests can leave their car behind and visit all the attractions of Shakespeare’s Stratford on foot (a 40-minute walk). Only a 15-minute minute walk from the village of Tiddington. Shop ½ mile, pub 100 yards.

Lower ground floor: Games room. Ground floor: Beamed living room with ornamental Victorian fireplace. Kitchen with breakfast area, tiled floor and glass atrium window in ceiling. Utility. Shower room with toilet. Garden room. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Trilogy, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Excellently located in a peaceful setting right in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, this modern adjoining holiday cottage is comfortably furnished and is tucked away in a small courtyard just 7 minutes’ walk from Shakespeare’s birthplace and 10 minutes from the station. Walks can be enjoyed along the banks of the River Avon, whilst the town offers historic buildings and cultural interests, plus excellent shopping, pubs and restaurants. An ideal base to explore the surrounding countryside of the Vale of Arden, the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills. Other attractions include Warwick and Kenilworth Castle along with several National Trust houses and gardens. Shops 220 yards.

Entrance hall. Separate toilet. First floor: Open-plan living/dining room with sofa bed, electric ‘wood burner’ and modern, fitted kitchen area. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

Bards Barns - Cressida, Lower Fulbrook, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Lower Fulbrook sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in glorious farmland down a tree-lined private drive close to Shakespeare’s River Avon, each of these delightful adjoining properties (Cressida Ref NMA and Troilus Ref NMB) has been restored to offer a very comfortable holiday retreat for all seasons. The interiors have been converted in a contemporary manner whilst retaining their original charm, including their attractive exposed beams. Delightful Warwick (with magnificent castle) is 10 minutes’ drive; Stratford-upon-Avon (with RSC Theatre) and Royal Leamington Spa are 20 minutes - all have very good and varied restaurants, interesting specialist shopping and lovely gardens. There is an abundance of NT and historic houses and gardens, Kenilworth Castle, Warwick University Arts Centre, the National Agricultural Centre at Stoneleigh, the NEC and Birmingham to the north and the Cotswolds, Silverstone and Oxford to the south - all within an hour’s drive. There is walking and cycling (adjacent cycle way). Golf, tennis, riding, flying and gliding locally. Shops 3½ miles, pub 2½ miles.

Bryleigh, Long Compton, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Long Compton sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: A delightful old stone cottage tucked away in Limington in the Warwickshire Cotswolds. The attached cottage is found in the heart of this pretty village and is well situated to explore the locality, including Shakespeare Country. It is just a short distance from the beautiful market town of Chipping Campden and less than 8 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. As well as visiting Stratford’s historic houses, there is the theatre and butterfly farm, or take a stroll around the shops, scenic riverside and canal basin. Enjoy walking the many footpaths in the area with superb panoramic views. A few miles away are Hidcote and Kiftsgate Gardens - well worth a visit. Shop 600 yards, pub ¼ mile.

Cosy living room with open fire. Two steps down to farmhouse-style kitchen with dining area and vinyl floor. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet (step down from shower cubicle to toilet and basin).