Tudor Cottage

Tudor Cottage is a 17th Century beamed cottage in the peaceful riverside hamlet of Barton, 7 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Built in Shakespeare’s time, it is a grade II listed building and, whilst the original timber beams and wattle and daub exterior retain the cottage’s character, the interior has been suitably modernised. There is a private garden at the front and a shared garden running down to the River Avon, with seasonal fishing.

Location
In the heart of Shakespeare country, the village is on the Heart of England way and the Cotswolds, Stratford, Warwick Castle, Ragley Hall, Coughton Court, NEC & Birmingham are within easy reach.

Accommodation
Tudor Cottage was built in Shakespeare’s time, and is one of the oldest houses in the hamlet. The cottage has modern oil-fired central heating and hot water. There is a 28” wide screen television in the large beamed Lounge and the Kitchen/Diner is equipped with modern facilities. There is also a handbasin, toilet, and shower room downstairs. Upstairs there are two large beamed bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is furnished with a double bed and the adjoining Bedroom 2 has twin divan beds. The rear garden leads down to the bank of the River Avon, where coarse fishing is available in season. A private front garden has a table and chairs for outdoor meals and barbeques. There is also garden furniture on the river bank, overlooking the river. Parking for the cottage is on a private road adjoining the property. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets, and guests are requested to smoke in the garden only.

Facilities
Towels, bed linen & electricity included • central heating (£20 per week) • 28” wide screen TV • microwave • downstairs WC/shower room • private front garden • shared riverside garden • garden furniture • parking on private road • no pets • smoking in garden only • coarse fishing available • Friday changeover • weekend/short breaks • sorry, no pets

Local Attractions
The Stratford Birthplace Trust own six period properties in Stratford upon Avon. Shakespeare's Birthplace is a step back in time to where William Shakespeare was born. The picturesque New Place Gardens mark the site of Shakespeare's town house, while Nash's House was the elegant home of Shakespeare's daughter Susanna and her husband Thomas Nash. In the village of Shottery, you can visit the beautiful Anne Hathaway's Cottage and its gardens, and a little further afield is Mary Arden's house, where the Shakespeare Countryside Museum offers a glimpse of 500 years of farming and rural life. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs at three theatres in Stratford - the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Swan Theatre, and the Other Place - all of which have a busy schedule of plays, not all of which are Shakespearean. Warwick Castle is a great day out for all of the family. Not only is there the mediaeval castle to explore, but there are also Birds of Prey, a Trebuchet, and a schedule of events all year round. The NEC is only a 45 minute drive and plays host to numerous exhibitions and international artists.