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Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen
Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen
Lounge/diner
Enjoy a relaxing dinner before a show
lounge with sliding doors out onto the decking area
Kitchen area
Double bedroom with en-suite
Double bedroom with en-suite and ample storage
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Twin bedroom with ample storage
Bathroom
Private patio area
Property is within the heart of Stratford upon Avon
Watch the narrow boats on the canal nearby
Shakespeare's birthplace is a short walk away
1 / 16  Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen
2 / 16  Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen
3 / 16  Lounge/diner
4 / 16  Enjoy a relaxing dinner before a show
5 / 16  lounge with sliding doors out onto the decking area
6 / 16  Kitchen area
7 / 16  Double bedroom with en-suite
8 / 16  Double bedroom with en-suite and ample storage
9 / 16  Double bedroom
10 / 16  Twin bedroom
11 / 16  Twin bedroom with ample storage
12 / 16  Bathroom
13 / 16  Private patio area
14 / 16  Property is within the heart of Stratford upon Avon
15 / 16  Watch the narrow boats on the canal nearby
16 / 16  Shakespeare's birthplace is a short walk away

The Modern Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Apartment
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Quiet location within walking distance to the centre of Stratford and Shakespeare's birth place
  • Leave the car behind and soak up the history and culture of the town
  • Wonderful canal walks or cycle rides through the town to the theatres and restaurants
Overview
Property code: 41540

Situated in a peaceful location in the town of Stratford upon Avon, renowned for being the birthplace of Shakespeare, this contemporary apartment is perfect for exploring the many attractions nearby.

STUNNING GARDEN APARTMENT WITHIN THE HEART OF STRATFORD UPON AVON

Enjoying a peaceful location yet within a few minutes walking distance to town centre and finished with a contemporary style, this spacious accommodation with open-plan living and enclosed terrace creates the perfect base for those looking to getaway.

Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. Set in the rural Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the river Avon. Every visit would not be complete without exploring Shakespeare’s birthplace with attractions to include Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Hall’s Croft, Mary Arden’s Farm and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. With neighbouring counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire you can also enjoy Blenheim Palace, Chastleton House, the Cotswolds with its many traditional villages, the Malvern hills, the market town of Warwick with its impressive castle and Henley in Arden a picturesque market town.

The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower and WC and 1 twin. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with feature fireplace and TV/DVD. Kitchen area, with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine and dryer. Outside there is an enclosed garden terrace with furniture and BBQ by arrangement with the owner. Ample parking. on the driveway. Bed linen, towels, electric, central heating and Wi-Fi included. 2 dogs welcome. Location:pubs and shops on the banks of the River Avon within easy walking distance.

  • 1 Double bedroom with ensuite shower and WC
  • Twin bedroom
  • Family bathroom with shower over bath
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer and dryer
  • Wifi
  • TV/DVD
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Enclosed garden with patio furniture (BBQ by arrangement)
  • 2 small dogs welcome
  • Ample off road parking
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sophie Clark

This property is personally managed by Sophie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 66 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 20th November 2023

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Reviewed by Suzanne 17th November 2023

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Very comfy, location amazing to town. Great communication to owners. Everything you need

Reviewed by Janet 28th October 2023

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The apartment was beautiful and had many thoughtful little extras - making it ideal for different types of visitors. The town centre was only a 5 minute walk away so no need to use a car or worry about parking . Would highly recommend it .

Reviewed by Dawn 28th September 2023

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John and Juliet were very helpful throughout our stay. What a beautiful apartment! Very roomy lovely comfortable beds. Not far from the town ideal situation to stay. Cant ask for anymore it was perfect. Thank you both

Reviewed by William 23rd September 2023

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Highly recommend Clean well equipped apartment helpful & friendly owners Very handy for town centre attractions & shopping

Reviewed by Louise 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Ray 8th September 2023

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Excellent property in a superb location particularly for morning and evening walks with our dog, along the tow path of the canal. John the owner was particularly helpful.

Reviewed by Wayne 4th September 2023

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Lovely apartment spot on location walking distance to centre couldn't have asked for any thing better. Certainly recommend to friends.

Reviewed by Mary 1st September 2023

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The best thing about this property is the location; just 5 minutes walk from the very centre of Stratford. There is also good off street parking in front of the property which means you can simply park there and forget about your car. The property is very comfortable and there is access to an outside patio garden. We had a lovely time.

Reviewed by John 25th August 2023

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Great location and comfortable accommodation but at a premium price. Feel it needs some refurbishment to meet price point.

Reviewed by Dinah 12th August 2023

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A lovely modern apartment with everything you need. Perfect location for the town centre. We had a comfortable stay

Reviewed by Mary 6th August 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 28th July 2023

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The apartment was well furnished and well equipped. Very comfortable.

Reviewed by Angela 17th July 2023

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Great location, a 5 minute walk to the town centre. The apartment is basic but adequate. The beds are comfy and clean. En-suite extremely small but bathroom bigger.

Reviewed by Linda 14th July 2023

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Lovely accommodation very comfortable and easy access to central Stratford-Upon-Avon. We had a great holiday.

Reviewed by Lorena 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Cathy 23rd June 2023

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Great location, everything you need in the spacious apartment. Owner sorted little problem very quickly.

Reviewed by Frank 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Carole 19th May 2023

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This is the second time we have stayed at the Modern Shakespeare apartment and it is a delightful place to stay. John and Juliet are very helpful keep the apartment in tip top condition. Lovely

Reviewed by John 29th April 2023

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Excellent facilities, well proportioned and well maintained. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Reviewed by Mary 25th April 2023

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Reviewed by Wendy 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 12th April 2023

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What a great location and a lovely, quiet and peaceful cottage.

Reviewed by Julie 7th April 2023

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Lovely apartment, very central, did not need the car all weekend. Good walks for dogs and lots of nice pubs/restaurants for the adults / all dog friendly

Reviewed by Pamela 24th March 2023

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Fabulous accommodation in a great location. Its very comfy, home from home, and had everything we needed for our family time together.

Reviewed by Brina 17th March 2023

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Reviewed by Gary 12th March 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 29th December 2022

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Reviewed by Maureen 23rd December 2022

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A superbly situated apartment for visiting Stratford. No car needed! Roomy but comfortable, with all equipment provided. Our 2 small dogs made themselves comfortable having plenty of room for their beds in the lounge area. We loved it and hope to be back.

Reviewed by Lorena 10th December 2022

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Perfect stay. Our 3rd visit. I think that says it all when you return to an accomodation.

Reviewed by William 7th December 2022

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Comfy, well equipped, good parking and a few mins walk from the centre of Stratford.

Reviewed by Christopher 24th November 2022

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The apartment is everything it says and everything you want. Property owners, John and Juliet, are enthusiastic and helpful. Plenty of space in all rooms, all accessories are available, private parking plus an excellent location. This was our third visit and it has been excellent each time.

Reviewed by Rohan 16th November 2022

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Reviewed by Alison 7th November 2022

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Reviewed by Sue 28th October 2022

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Great location, just a five minute walk into Stratford upon Avon. Good size too. Garden patio would be lovely in the summer. Good value foe money.

Reviewed by Margaret 17th October 2022

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Reviewed by Sandie 11th October 2022

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The accommodation was perfect and just as described, beautifully clean with so many little touches that made it feel welcoming. Ideally situated for exploring Stratford on Avon on foot, just a short walk into town, either directly down towards Shakespeare's House or along the tow path. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this accommodation, particularRead morely to anyone such as myself who has mobility issues. It was so nice to be just able to walk & not rely on the car. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 7th October 2022

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Comfortable, spacious! Close to town centre. We both enjoyed our stay there and will definitely be going back.

Reviewed by Anita 24th September 2022

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A great find for catching up with friends. Easy to find & within walking distance to the centre. Will visit again.

Reviewed by Keith 31st August 2022

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A lovely little modern apartment in a glorious location, just up from the canal. Would stay again.

Reviewed by Kelly 26th August 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 22nd August 2022

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Excellent property, immaculately clean, perfect location only 5 minutes from centre of Stratford upon Avon. One thing which would add to the property is a hot tub for dipping in after long days sightseeing but all the same its a wonderful property and we were very sad to leave thank you for a wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Alex 18th August 2022

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Clean, welcoming property. Kitchen well equipped and had everything we needed for our stay. Perfect base for exploring Stratford-upon-Avon - the town centre is a 5 minute stroll away, and our 5-year-old daughter loved the nearby canal and watching the canal boats traverse the locks.

Reviewed by Julie 15th August 2022

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A lovely property. Spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need provided. It is in an excellent location. Just a few minutes walk into town. I would thoroughly recommend staying here if you are visiting Stratford.

Reviewed by Jayne 29th July 2022

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Reviewed by Andy 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Stephen 1st July 2022

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Lovely apartment, very clean with plenty of amenities. The location is perfect just a 5 minute walk to the main streets. Having two car parking spaces is a bonus. The photos are very accurate although the outside space is not as big as it appears. Saying that there was plenty of room for four people and a dog. Would not hesitate to return.

Reviewed by Sian 27th June 2022

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Reviewed by Michael 17th June 2022

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The apartment was very good odd mixture of glasses location was excellent just a short walk into town

Reviewed by John 13th June 2022

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Location fantastic had a great time would stay again

Reviewed by Maria 27th May 2022

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The cottage was ideal location for everything you needed to see in the town centre (only a 10 minute walk). The cottage was clean and well equipped.

Reviewed by Renee 23rd May 2022

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Apartment situation is perfect its our second visit and would recommend highly

Reviewed by Dawn 8th May 2022

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I can recommend Shakespeare cottage, it is very clean and comfortable. The position of the apartment is ideal for a short walk in to Stratford and lovely to take walks along the canal.

Reviewed by Julia 6th May 2022

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The pictures dont do this lovely little place justice, its very spacious . Had an amazing holiday and so close to everything. The owners where lovely and tried to get us in early as we had travelled a long way .

Reviewed by Philip 3rd May 2022

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Spacious and comfortable. Well set out. All you need for your stay. Close to the centre of town and the attractions. Easy to find. Good off street parking.

Reviewed by Ruth 28th April 2022

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Reviewed by Claire 23rd April 2022

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Reviewed by Jane 19th April 2022

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Lovely place to stay, great location, quiet but only ten minute walk to town via the road or canal path, lovely country park ten minute walk up the road.

Reviewed by Michael 25th March 2022

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A terrific property, in a great location just a couple of minutes walk from everything. The property was sparkling clean, beautifully presented and highly recommended.

Reviewed by Jennifer 4th March 2022

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Had a fantastic weekend, apartment fully equipped, great location, will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Gemma 21st February 2022

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Thank you so much the apartment was lovely, so spacious and the best location. Off road parking was perfect. We had a great break and highly recommend if visiting Stratford-upon-Avon.

Reviewed by Dawn 19th February 2022

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The accommodation was very spacious with lots of storage, nicely decorated, we had terrible windy wet stormy weather, which spoiled our stay, however in the warmer weather I can see this would be a lovely place to stay.

Reviewed by Eve 14th February 2022

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Fabulous location for walking to the town or exploring local area. Large living area with plenty of space, good outside space. Ensuite rather small but ok for the time we were there and there is an additional bathroom to use as well. Good property

Reviewed by Catherine 29th December 2021

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2nd time at the Modern Shakespeare and it did not disappoint. Very clean and so handy for the shops etc. We had a dog with us but stll managed to eat out everynight. Pubs and some restaurants dog friendly. Great time had by all.

Reviewed by Lorena 10th December 2021

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A wonderful start to our Christmas holiday. Lots of little touches by the owners to make this a home from home and not just a holiday rental. Lovely Christmas displays , thank you Juliet. A good size apartment, warm and cosy. Cannot think of anything lacking in facilties. Very comfortable throughout. Two very good outside entertaining/relaxing areaRead mores at the rear of the property. Excellent private parking. Will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 25th November 2021

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We have been to the Modern Shakespeare befire and loved it, nothing has changed our thoughts on this. The apartment is ideal, Good location and great value for money, everything is spotless, and rooms are spacious, all leading to a most enjoyable stay. We definitely intend to return. Thank you.

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Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen
Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen
Lounge/diner
Enjoy a relaxing dinner before a show
lounge with sliding doors out onto the decking area
Kitchen area
Double bedroom with en-suite
Double bedroom with en-suite and ample storage
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Twin bedroom with ample storage
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