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River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon.

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A room with large windows, a dining table, a sofa, and a chair.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering views of a garden and a lake.
A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, a mirror above the table, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A room with a large window overlooking a river, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a small cabinet, and a decorative painting.
A view from a room with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

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Stratford-upon-Avon, England
  • Place, Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stratford-upon-Avon Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Beds

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Family

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Stratford-upon-Avon

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon, this holiday home is on a river. Burton Dassett Country Park and The River Avon Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mary Arden's Farm and Bancroft Gardens. Stratford Butterfly Farm and Avon Bank Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Swan Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stratford-upon-Avon Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Warwick Castle - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Station - 8 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pen & Parchment - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rooftop Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon.?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon. on 1 Dec 2026 start from £491, including 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.

How much is parking at River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club, The Recreation Ground and Stratford Butterfly Farm. Shakespeare Monument and The Attic Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very attentive and helpful throughout the whole process; check-in was easy, property was ideally situated, the space was welcoming and clean, and the facilitates were excellent. Looking forward to booking again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all really enjoyed the Cabin and views were lovely, would book again in the future. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here, so spacious and comfortable and the views of the river were lovely. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lodge in an excellent location, couple of maintenance issues
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2026
Hi Elaine, thank you for staying at my lodge. It was a pleasure to have you and your party as guests. Sorry there was an issue with the TV cable coming loose, but glad we were able to fix it quickly. Not sure what the 2nd maintenance issue was that you mentioned. You didn't report any other issue to me while there. I hope you will return in the future. Regards, Stella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location - excellent lodge beautifully presented with all amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you Alexander for staying at the River Retreat Lodge. It was lovely to have you as a guest and I hope you return in the future. Stella Bryan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodation and location.

Beautifully furnished and clean accommodation. Very comfortable stay. Location excellent - overlooking the River Avon, short distance from the city of Stratford upon Avon but has a country feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Thank you Donna for staying at the River Retreat Lodge. It was a pleasure to have you as a guest there and I do hope you return in the future. Regards, Stella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Prime location on the river front. Lovely lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot come up with a single negative, it was spacious, spotlessly clean and so well equipped. The location was perfect, great views, next to a riverside walk for the dog and 5 min walk to the restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was really good at communicating, the lodge was very clean lovely setting. Location on the river took about 40 minutes to walk into Stratford.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

A little gem surrounded by nature only a couple of miles walk from Stratford on Avon I will definitely be booking again in the summer
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for your review. It was wonderful to have you stay at the lodge and I do hope you return soon. Best Wishes, Stella Bryan
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely lodge. Beautiful location, we did have some issues with the heating of which Stella tried her best to resolve for us. Thank you Stella
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for staying at the River Retreat Lodge. I am very sorry for the heating issues. As mentioned, the water heater is quite new so it was surprising to have problems with it. It seems the extra cold weather may have been part of the cause. My apologies for the inconvenience to you and any other guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stratford

Just a weekend away we been to the park many times as a family member was an owner on the park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for staying at the River Retreat Lodge. I was wonderful to have you as guests and I do hope you return in the future. Stella Bryan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully situated, well appointed, comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated. Owner readily contactable and advice/ support available if required. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lodge, beautiful inside and out. Lots of room in living and dining area. Loved being greeted by the swans every morning and tea time. Will definitely be coming back.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Avon chalet

Fantastic location, great views of the river Avon, and a clean, spacious chalet. Thanks for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovey little property, amazing location right on the river. Plenty to do, fishing, paddle boarding. The riverside venue really nice too for drink/food. 1 mile into the town centre. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thanks Shaun for staying at the River Retreat lodge. It was lovely to have you as a guest there and I hope you return in the future. Best Regards, Stella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely River Rretreat

The lodge was perfectly situated on the banks of the river so we could relax while watching the rowing boats passing. The nearby on site bar with restaurants is nice plus you can catch a boat from there that takes you into stratford. For £3 each the boat ride alone is worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review and for staying at the River Retreat Lodge. It was wonderful to have you as guests and I hope you return in the future. Regards, Stella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River retreat Stratford upon Avon

Lovely property situated in a beautiful location on the river front. Lodge was very comfortable and well equipped and very much a home from home. Walked into Stratford most days where you will find lovely restaurants, cafes and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying at the River Retreat Lodge. It was wonderful having you as guests there and I do hope you return in the future. Regards, Stella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissful week spent in this fabulous lodge, overlooking the river highly recommend

Fabulous view of the river, great glass veranda watching the boats, paddle boarders and the swans with their signets. every day we had the privilege of the swans coming to the lodge with their signets and we fed them corn, they were adorable, highly recommend the river retreat lodge
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for staying at River Retreat Lodge. You were wonderful guests and I hope you return in the future. Stella Bryan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Weekend Break

We spent a weekend here as a 3 friends away for a girly weekend.Fantastic location right by the river and the lodge was very clean and comfortable.We took the water taxi into Stratford which was lovely and then walked back which only took about half an hour.The host was very communicative and we would not hesitate to stay here again.Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thank you for staying at the River Retreat lodge. It was wonderful to have you and your guests and I hope you return in the future. Regards, Stella Bryan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Lodge overlooking river

Met with friends for a short break to catchup after lockdown. Great spacious Lodge overlooking the river, very well appointed with everything you need. Comfortable lounge and dining area. Good sized bedrooms. Very near Stratford itself either by car or walking. Would recommend - aim to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2022
It was a pleasure to have you and your friends stay at my lodge and I welcome your return in the future. Stella
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A quiet retreat

Enjoyed our stay. Lodge was as expected. Well equipped, clean, comfortable and homely. Lovely views of the river etc. The only recommendation we would make is to give the exterior a bit of TLC - lots of cobwebs. Paul & Sonia
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Hi Paul, thanks for your input. I will get in touch with my cleanerw who should be cleaning the outside of the lodge too and make sure they pay more attention to the cobwebs. It was a pleasure to have you as a guest there. Stella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schoolfriend's reunion

Four ladies of a certain age spent 3 nights in River Retreat Lodge and had a great time. Well equipped, great position looking out on the river. Caught the river taxi right into the centre of town, a picturesque ride, the drivers were great, full of local information and so helpful. The lodge was a perfect base to come back to, spacious and clean. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Thank you for staying at the River Retreat lodge. It was lovely to have you as guests, and glad you got to enjoy the river boat into town. I look forward to welcoming you back if you wish to return in the future. Regards, Stella Bryan
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Yes - didnt do much cooking but everything we needed was there. Only thing very difficult opening key safe - not able to find info for central heating and electric fire in living area . Was very cold and wet when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Hi Janet, sorry you had difficulty opening the key safe. I have to say that is a first time in the 7 years I have owned the lodge that someone had problems opening it. You did tell me on the phone that you were not used to key safes. Glad you were able to open it in the end. As for the weather, yes it can be quite cold in October in England, and of course by the river might be a little colder than other places. Perhaps you will return in the summer when the weather is milder and the sun shines across the river. It can be very beautiful with swans coming to feed. Regards, Stella
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lodge Retreat

Very nice property in front of river Avon very clean well kept all that you need. Twin bed room smaller than expected not much room to store suitcases and living area also, there should of been 5 in are party but two members were unable to come so with three plenty of room for us. Stella was a very good host provided plenty of info and quick to respond to messages would recommend this lodge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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