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Bard's Nest Scholars Cottage, town centre, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 5 mins RSC
Family-friendly cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 5 795 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
- Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace4 min walk
- Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre6 min walk
- Place, Anne Hathaway's Cottage3 min drive
- Airport, Coventry (CVT)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Front bedroom
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
1F bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Ground floor bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bard's Nest Scholars Cottage, town centre, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 5 mins RSC
Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage at the very heart of Stratford upon Avon.
Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is a newly refurbished holiday cottage, finished to a high standard and fitted with all the modern facilities for a comfortable, relaxing stay.
- Prime town centre location
- 2 stylish bedrooms: one with 1 king bed, the other with 2 single beds; quality Egyptian cotton linen
- 1 single foldaway bed for the 5th guest in the lounge.
- 2 modern bathrooms, 2 walk-in showers
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Tranquil garden to sit and unwind
- Free on-street parking for 1 car on the same street of the cottage or nearby streets
The space
Originally a 19th century cottage and recently refurbished in 2023, Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is about 5 minutes’ walk to Royal Shakespeare’s Theatre, 8 minutes to the Birthplace; a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants are just around the corner; it is the ideal holiday accommodation to explore Stratford upon Avon, the nearby Warwick Castle and the picturesque Cotswolds area.
Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, can accommodate one small-medium sized, well-behaved dog, with an additional charge of £20 per stay. Dog is welcome to stay on the ground floor, but NOT on furniture or 1st Floor.
GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge / dining room
Lounge is fitted with a 3 seater sofa, armchair, a 43" Smart TV offering NETFLIX service + Free-view channels, and a DVD player. The 70MB Wifi allows you to enjoy speedy online surfing.
1 large dining table / chairs .
1 small desk / chair for your reading, make up or office work.
1 single foldaway bed will automatically be set up for the 5th guest in the lounge (ground floor). ( Please NOTE: the lounge SPACE will feel a little TIGHTER with the foldaway bed.)
If only 4 guests (or fewer) but STILL need the foldaway bed in the lounge ( ground floor), please INDICATE in the booking, there is an ADDITIONAL charge of £35.
Kitchen
A modern, sleek kitchen is fully equipped with hob, oven/grill, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (initial supply of pods provided), large fridge/ freezer, kettle, toaster, pan, steamer, crockery and cutlery and other cooking basics. It is also fitted with a dishwasher and a washer/ dryer.
Bathroom 1 (Ground Floor)
Ground floor bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin, mirror and heated towel rail; quality Egyptian cotton towels, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries provided.
Garden
At the rear of the property, is a south-facing patio garden, with a garden table / chairs where guests can sit and unwind.
1st FLOOR:
Bedroom 1
king size bed, Egyptian cotton bed linen, large window facing the garden, black-out curtains, wardrobe with shelf & clothes hangers, wall hooks, iron / ironing board, hair dryer and armchair.
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please BRING your OWN baby linen, as this is NOT provided)
Bedroom 2
2 single beds, wall mounted Smart TV, Egyptian cotton bed linen, south facing window, black-out curtains, wardrobe with shelf & clothes hangers, wall hooks, hair dryer and armchair.
Bathroom 2 (1st Floor)
1st floor bathroom, fitted with a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin, mirror and heated towel rail; quality Egyptian cotton towels, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries provided.
PARKING
We offer 1 free on-street parking on nearby streets. You may not be able to park right in front of the cottage, at the time of your arrival, due to town centre popularity; however there are a great number of nearby streets for parking as well, you should be able to find a space if you don’t mind a little walk back to the cottage. We will provide you the detailed parking spots once booked.
For 2nd car, there is a public car park just 4 mins’ walk away, about : £1 / hour, or £ 15 / 24 hours, or £24 / 2 days; or £36 / 3 days.
Other things to note:
-Strictly no smoking or vaping, inside or out
-Check in is any time after 4:00 pm.
-Check out is LATEST BY 11:00AM
- No parties.
- 1 travel cot, 1 highchair are available upon request (please bring your own baby sheet/ bedding, as this is not provided)
- 1 small-medium sized dog is welcome, please say if you are bringing the dog; there is an additional £20 per stay, please pay together with your room reservation; if not, will request to pay via credit / debit card or paypal. Dog NOT allowed on furniture OR on the 1st floor. Please make sure you check & clear any dog waste, prior to the check out. There is an extra £10 charge for clearing the dog waste.
-The single foldaway bed in the lounge:
The foldaway bed will ONLY automatically be set up for the 5th guest in the lounge.
Please NOTE: the lounge SPACE will feel a little TIGHTER with the foldaway bed.
If only 4 guests (or fewer) but STILL need the foldaway bed in the lounge, please REQUEST in advance, there is an additional charge of £35.
- Please ensure you don’t leave make up on the white bed linen.
- Please clean up your cooking prior to departure.
- Please ENSURE you LOCK the DOOR prior to departure.
- Free on-street parking for 1 car on the same street of the cottage or nearby streets, please notify us if you come with 1 car.
Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is a newly refurbished holiday cottage, finished to a high standard and fitted with all the modern facilities for a comfortable, relaxing stay.
- Prime town centre location
- 2 stylish bedrooms: one with 1 king bed, the other with 2 single beds; quality Egyptian cotton linen
- 1 single foldaway bed for the 5th guest in the lounge.
- 2 modern bathrooms, 2 walk-in showers
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Tranquil garden to sit and unwind
- Free on-street parking for 1 car on the same street of the cottage or nearby streets
The space
Originally a 19th century cottage and recently refurbished in 2023, Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is about 5 minutes’ walk to Royal Shakespeare’s Theatre, 8 minutes to the Birthplace; a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants are just around the corner; it is the ideal holiday accommodation to explore Stratford upon Avon, the nearby Warwick Castle and the picturesque Cotswolds area.
Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, can accommodate one small-medium sized, well-behaved dog, with an additional charge of £20 per stay. Dog is welcome to stay on the ground floor, but NOT on furniture or 1st Floor.
GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge / dining room
Lounge is fitted with a 3 seater sofa, armchair, a 43" Smart TV offering NETFLIX service + Free-view channels, and a DVD player. The 70MB Wifi allows you to enjoy speedy online surfing.
1 large dining table / chairs .
1 small desk / chair for your reading, make up or office work.
1 single foldaway bed will automatically be set up for the 5th guest in the lounge (ground floor). ( Please NOTE: the lounge SPACE will feel a little TIGHTER with the foldaway bed.)
If only 4 guests (or fewer) but STILL need the foldaway bed in the lounge ( ground floor), please INDICATE in the booking, there is an ADDITIONAL charge of £35.
Kitchen
A modern, sleek kitchen is fully equipped with hob, oven/grill, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (initial supply of pods provided), large fridge/ freezer, kettle, toaster, pan, steamer, crockery and cutlery and other cooking basics. It is also fitted with a dishwasher and a washer/ dryer.
Bathroom 1 (Ground Floor)
Ground floor bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin, mirror and heated towel rail; quality Egyptian cotton towels, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries provided.
Garden
At the rear of the property, is a south-facing patio garden, with a garden table / chairs where guests can sit and unwind.
1st FLOOR:
Bedroom 1
king size bed, Egyptian cotton bed linen, large window facing the garden, black-out curtains, wardrobe with shelf & clothes hangers, wall hooks, iron / ironing board, hair dryer and armchair.
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please BRING your OWN baby linen, as this is NOT provided)
Bedroom 2
2 single beds, wall mounted Smart TV, Egyptian cotton bed linen, south facing window, black-out curtains, wardrobe with shelf & clothes hangers, wall hooks, hair dryer and armchair.
Bathroom 2 (1st Floor)
1st floor bathroom, fitted with a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin, mirror and heated towel rail; quality Egyptian cotton towels, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries provided.
PARKING
We offer 1 free on-street parking on nearby streets. You may not be able to park right in front of the cottage, at the time of your arrival, due to town centre popularity; however there are a great number of nearby streets for parking as well, you should be able to find a space if you don’t mind a little walk back to the cottage. We will provide you the detailed parking spots once booked.
For 2nd car, there is a public car park just 4 mins’ walk away, about : £1 / hour, or £ 15 / 24 hours, or £24 / 2 days; or £36 / 3 days.
Other things to note:
-Strictly no smoking or vaping, inside or out
-Check in is any time after 4:00 pm.
-Check out is LATEST BY 11:00AM
- No parties.
- 1 travel cot, 1 highchair are available upon request (please bring your own baby sheet/ bedding, as this is not provided)
- 1 small-medium sized dog is welcome, please say if you are bringing the dog; there is an additional £20 per stay, please pay together with your room reservation; if not, will request to pay via credit / debit card or paypal. Dog NOT allowed on furniture OR on the 1st floor. Please make sure you check & clear any dog waste, prior to the check out. There is an extra £10 charge for clearing the dog waste.
-The single foldaway bed in the lounge:
The foldaway bed will ONLY automatically be set up for the 5th guest in the lounge.
Please NOTE: the lounge SPACE will feel a little TIGHTER with the foldaway bed.
If only 4 guests (or fewer) but STILL need the foldaway bed in the lounge, please REQUEST in advance, there is an additional charge of £35.
- Please ensure you don’t leave make up on the white bed linen.
- Please clean up your cooking prior to departure.
- Please ENSURE you LOCK the DOOR prior to departure.
- Free on-street parking for 1 car on the same street of the cottage or nearby streets, please notify us if you come with 1 car.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure that the front door is locked, prior to your departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area
Stratford-upon-Avon
Located in Stratford-upon-Avon, this cottage is in the city centre. Warwick Castle and American Fountain are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burton Dassett Country Park and The Greenway. Travelling with kids? Consider Avon Bank Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Stratford Racecourse.
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
What's nearby
- Shakespeare's Birthplace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Stratford Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Garrick Inn - 3 min walk
- All Bar One - 4 min walk
- The Golden Bee - 4 min walk
- Sabai Sabai - 6 min walk
- Rose & Crown - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Judy

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