iverside view with riverside gardens, moored barges and a theatre The River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon. Photo credit: Rural Retreats

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Stratford-upon-Avon needs no introduction as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, England's greatest playwright. This fine Warwickshire market town on the banks of the River Avon is full of black and white timbered houses, including Shakespeare's birthplace. There are plenty of holiday cottages in Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding Warwickshire countryside. Visitors have a fine choice of high-quality self-catering apartments, townhouses and cottages to choose from when planning a holiday or weekend break in Stratford-upon-Avon.

A brick-built 1930s cottage with covered porch and block-paved courtyard.
2 The School House, Dorsington
Dorsington
Gloucestershire
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

2 The School House is an attractive 1930s semi-detached property situated in the peaceful village of Dorsington, 7 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Conveniently located on the border of Warwickshire and the Cotswolds, it is the ideal base to discover Shakespeare Country.

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Exterior of a rural cottage with a courtyard garden and dining table with chairs.
Hamlet Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Country charm defines Hamlet Cottage, a rural holiday home near Stratford-upon-Avon surrounded by rolling hills. Exposed beams and stable doors enhance the cottage's character, offering modernity, comfort and space to truly unwind with family and friends in Shakespeare Country.

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For those following the trail of the Baird, the first stop is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, more than one theatre actually, comprising the main auditorium, The Swan Theatre, The Courtyard and The Other Place. The Theatre is the home of the world-class Royal Shakespeare Company, which performs a repertoire of Shakespeare and other plays in various venues. No stay in Stratford is complete without taking in a performance.

Other Shakespearian locations include The New Place - another of Shakespeare's homes, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's Farm. When exploring the town, why not book a walking tour such as the Stratford Ghost Tour, relax on a sunny afternoon in the Bancroft Gardens on the banks of the River Avon or spot RSC actors enjoying a well-deserved after-show drink in the nearby Dirty Duck pub. Boat trips of self-hire rowing boats can be rented along the river or the canal basin. Birmingham's fleshpots and retail delights are a short drive or train ride away, while other 'go-to' destinations include Royal Leamington Spa and the magnificent Warwick Castle.