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Striking home IN Stratford-on-Avon, a stroll to all key attractions.Sleeps 14-15

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Oak Cottage is a striking 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom family home IN Stratford-on-Avon
The extensive family room/kitchen opens onto mature lawns for outdoor dining.
There is parking for 6 cars on the drive with unrestricted parking on the road.
A wood burning stove makes for a cozy night in this welcoming reception room.
One of two reception rooms - smart TV, DVD player and board games in footstool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 145000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Stratford-upon-Avon, ENG
  • Stratford Racecourse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Coventry (CVT)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Downstairs toilet 1

Toilet

Downstairs toilet 2

Toilet

Ensuite bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Striking home IN Stratford-on-Avon, a stroll to all key attractions.Sleeps 14-15

Oak Cottage is a spacious family home located within a stroll of all Stratford-Upon-Avon’s main attractions, including the stunning waterfront, Royal ShakespeareTheatre, bars, restaurants, shopping and more. Comprising 6 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, a large kitchen/ family area, a separate formal dining room and separate study, there is ample space for larger groups to enjoy time together in beautiful surroundings. The main family sitting room opens onto mature gardens where guests have use of a top of the range Weber bbq for al fresco dining. The gardens are child friendly with football goal and there is a large selection of games and DVDs to suit all ages. We welcome well behaved family pets within the extensive wooden floor area downstairs.
The sleeping options are entirely flexible thanks largely to two lightweight double fold down beds plus one 'spare' single mattress, all of which can easily be moved to any room upstairs or downstairs to suit each party's requirements with capacity to sleep 15 in total. In addition there is also a baby travel cot and bedding as needed.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please contain in uncarpeted areas of the house.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please remove shoes on carpeted areas. Please use coasters as the wooden tables WILL mark. Please contain pets in wooden floored areas.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit, outdoor lighting and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stratford-upon-Avon

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon, this holiday home is on a river. Warwick Castle and Anne Hathaway's Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bancroft Gardens and Stratford Butterfly Farm. The Welcombe Hills and Henrys Castle Play Barn are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Stratford-upon-Avon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Stratford Racecourse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stratford-upon-Avon College - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 18 min walk
  • Coventry (CVT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Take-Away Tiffin - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Balti Kitchen - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Striking home IN Stratford-on-Avon, a stroll to all key attractions.Sleeps 14-15 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Striking home IN Stratford-on-Avon, a stroll to all key attractions.Sleeps 14-15?

As of 27 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Striking home IN Stratford-on-Avon, a stroll to all key attractions.Sleeps 14-15 on 6 May 2025 start from £600.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Striking home IN Stratford-on-Avon, a stroll to all key attractions.Sleeps 14-15?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Striking home IN Stratford-on-Avon, a stroll to all key attractions.Sleeps 14-15?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Striking home IN Stratford-on-Avon, a stroll to all key attractions.Sleeps 14-15 located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Stratford Racecourse and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Stratford-upon-Avon College and Holy Trinity Church are also within 1 mile (2 km). Stratford-Upon-Avon Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Lovely stay in Stratford home

The house was ideal for our two families meeting up for a birthday celebration. The location was great and walking distance to town centre. All rooms were neat and tidy. The living room area was so warm and relaxing with a log fire. The kitchen was very practical and we could all fit around the island when preparing and cooking food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent in parts

Oak Cottage is in a good location and the downstairs area great for socialising. The kitchen is so well stocked it made cooking easy. The large dining table can just about fit 12. The upstairs wasn’t quite as I’d expected. The room labelled as “two double beds” was one double bed and a small mattress, not really suitable for adults. The room labelled as a double bed and a single bed, was again a single mattress on the floor, as was another “single bed”. A few people found the duvets not warm enough (but appreciate this is personal taste).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Sibling get away

This is a great property for family/ friends as very spacious and lovely and warm! Also great position for walk to town and also pub few mins walk away
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Family get together

The house was perfect for our family get together, the large downstairs space worked really well for us. Lots of space and rooms makes it a perfect house for big groups who want to spend time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

abigail a.

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

Fab house!

The perfect house for a girls night in. From the start of booking the host was helpful and attentive with any questions I had. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail H.

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

Great communication and stay

Had a great couple of days at the house. The house is lovely with plenty of space and a fantastic garden. The host was very responsive before the stay and we were all very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion N.

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

50th Anniversary

Had a great time with our family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Wonderful house well equiped with plenty of room for all.

Great place to invite friends and family for a big birthday party. 2 notes to make it even better, 1. Put the hair dryer in a bedroom or bathroom not an otterman in the kitchen! (One of the kids found it, but only after we borrowed one) 2 The house is delightfully free from notes, but recycling rules vary wildly over the country. A note of what sorting is required in Stratford and which days to put out which bins would be most useful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Stratford upon Avon

The whole family enjoyed a Monday to Friday break.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison Cooper

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

Roomy house in Shottery

We were a party of 10 adults (4 couples and two singles) and enjoyed our two night stay at Oak Cottage. Downstairs is very roomy, where we could congregate as a group or find a quiet space. We snugly fitted round the formal dining room and filled the 4 double and 2 single bedrooms on the first floor. Well equipped kitchen and huge fridge freezer made catering very easy. It’s an easy walk of a mile into the town centre and we would really recommend a guided tour. Friendly pub Bell at Shottery less than 5 minutes walk away. Would recommend Oak Cottage but think that it would need to be a family group with small children to accommodate 12-15 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arjun G., England

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful area

We stayed over the weekend and the house was perfect for our family event with 14 guests. A short walk into the town which is a lovely place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry S., Nottingham

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

Haven for friends reunited

Our stay in the property was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sonia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break

Teresa-Anne was a great host. The communication in the run up to us staying was fantastic and even provided some recommendations for local places to eat. The house was lovely and the cat Timmy was very cute. Location was fantastic, very close to Stratford city centre.

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

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

Perfect base for Stratford-upon-Avon

Beautiful home, with plenty of room for all of us. Teresa-Anne was very helpful and accommodating from the initial enquiry right through to check-out. Definitely recommend. Brad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simone P.

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

Family get together and play

Delightful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Family Wedding

Very spacious house for family gathering. We are a family of seven adults and the house had plenty of room for more. The house is ideally situated in walking distance to Stratford’s town centre, yet far enough removed from crowded tourists. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Tulsa, OK

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

Family

This was the perfect house and location for our large family. Theresa Anne was a pleasure to work with and very helpful with information and suggestions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

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

Stratford

Very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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

Weekend in the Cotswolds

Great location for two families of four in the Cotswolds. Comfortable and well-equipped lodging; walking distance to local shops, sites, and pubs, and hospitable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Teresa-Anne

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I have been hosting for nearly 10 years and enjoy it very much, taking pride in holding Premier Host status. This means people have rated me highly for the quality of the property, how I communicate and engage with guests and my responsiveness to their needs. If I can help with your planning or help advise on how to make your trip special, please do drop me a line.

Why they chose this property

Oak Cottage's location is a real bonus as so often properties listed as 'Stratford Upon Avon' would need a car to get within reach of the main town where parking can be a real challenge. The fact that the house is located on a quiet residential street (Hathaway Lane) - just a stone's throw from Ann Hathaway's cottage - visitors feel able to relax in a home from home rather than the more formal offerings of B&B's or hotels. The walk into town and all the main attractions is via Shottery fields; an expanse of grass where the only people you're likely to encounter are those making their way from town with a map in hand (in search of Ann Hathaway's cottage).

What makes this property unique

Other than the excellent location, the character and scale of the house make it a compelling proposition for large groups.

Oak Cottage is a traditional black and white Tudor house with authentic beams and a wood burning stove, an AGA in the kitchen (only lit during the winter time otherwise you are stiflingly hot!). It has roses around the front door, fairy lights on trees outside and a thatched roof on the adjoining garage.The main family room opens onto lovely lawns and a separate patio for outdoor dining. I don't present Oak Cottage as a 'show piece'; it is a family home to be lived in and enjoyed both inside and out. Friends and people who visit love it for its cosiness and warmth with all the hallmarks of a home lived in by a family that has grown (indeed the office still has the children's height pencil marks recorded year on year). There are games and books and toys and TV's of all shapes, sizes and formats. I like to think of Oak Cottage as a welcoming haven where people can come to relax, socialise, spend time together or just as easily apart (there are 15 rooms in total).... a welcome break from the usual day to day demands of most peoples' increasingly busy lives.

Other unique benefits are probably the scale and space for groups to be together but also apart to suit..... there is enough space for people to disperse or to gather in any of the main rooms as the occasion requires. Bedrooms are well equipped and comfortable with a mix of doubles and singles to accommodate most parties.

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