THE DAIRY

The Dairy is a very pretty newly converted barn, in a very quiet situation, near to the farmer's beautiful farm house, near to Crimscote. It is surrounded by its own lawned garden, with views of the fields, downs and Ilmington Hills all around.

The Dairy is situated 5 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and ½ mile from Crimscote. The Dairy is full of character with beams and wooden floors and is furnished to the highest standard. The accommodation is single storey.

There is a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric cooker etc. The beamed sitting room has a settee and chair grouped around the television and the fireplace, at one end is a dining area with table and chairs. The sitting room has an attractive galleried landing above.

There are three prettily furnished bedrooms, all colour co-ordinated, one with a double bed and en-suite shower, one with twin beds and ensuite bath, a single bedroom en-suite with a shower. It is centrally heated throughout. There is plenty off road parking and a large garden. Available New year

PARADISE COTTAGE

Paradise Cottage is in a most romantic setting for 2, in a newly converted former Shepherd's Retreat, near to the farmers beautiful farm house, near to Crimscote. It is surrounded by its own lawned garden, with views of the fields, downs and Ilmington Hills all around.

Paradise Cottage is full of character with beams and wooden floors and is furnished to the highest standard creating the most romantic hideaway just for 2 - paradise indeed!

There is a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, electric cooker etc.

The beamed sitting room has a settee, television and feature stone fireplace and a dining area. On the first floor is a double bedroom with adjoining bathroom with stunning views over Crimscote Downs. It is centrally heated throughout. There is plenty off road parking and a large garden with garden furniture.Available Chritmas and New Year

LOCAL AREA

The cottages are ideally placed for visitors who wish to discover this historic area. Within easy driving distance of Stratford-upon-Avon and the North Cotswolds with its attractive honey coloured stone villages and market towns.

There are a wealth of historic properties, Warwick Castle, Blenheim Palace, Ragley Hall, and numerous National Trust properties including the world famous Hidcote Gardens, or you can simply enjoy the beautiful South Warwickshire countryside.

Please visit http://www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/crimscote.htm to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Warwickshire.

Stratford-upon-Avon is just 5 miles away with all of its Shakespearean attractions including theatres, lovely shopping centre, period buildings, river walks and swans. The pretty north Cotswolds to explore with umpteen charming villages like Chipping Campden, a variety of tea and antique shops. A wealth of historic properties, Warwick Castle, Blenheim Palace, Ragley Hall, and numerous National Trust properties including the world famous Hidcote Gardens. Crimscote Downs is an excellent walking area, with the footpath over the Downs and several good walks in and around the village of Ilmington. Ilmington is the only Warwickshire village actually situated in the Cotswolds.

Travel: Stratford-on-Avon

Good places to visit: All the Shakespeare Properties, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, The Cotswolds, Chipping Campden, Hidcote Gardens, Kiftsgate Gardens, Ragley Hall, Coughton Court.

Annual Events: Programme of Shakespearean events in Stratford all year round.

Good places to eat: The Howard Arms at Ilmington, The Bell at Alderminster, The Fox & Goose at Armscote, The White Hart at Newbold on Avon.

Local Sports: Walking, cycling, sightseeing

STRATFORD-ON-AVON

Stratford-Upon-Avon has emerged as a regional centre for shopping, eating, and sightseeing.  The town is packed with interesting visitor potential such as boating, quirky buildings and quaint passageways.  The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is one of the biggest of all the RSC theatres in Stratford – just the brickwork alone is worth a look. Shakespeare’s Birthplace is filled with oak timber-framed buildings with close studded vertical timbers on the lower section and is filled with history.   The nearby butterfly farm hosts around 2000 free-flying butterflies, also a whole range of exotic creatures and plants.  The Teddy Bear Museum is a good one for the whole family; the three floors are packed with hundreds of Teddies from around the world displayed in theatrical settings. 

Things to do: Shakespeare’s Birthplace and The Shakespeare Centre -

Henley Street, (01789 201823). Built from the Forest of Arden and full of authentic Elizabethan and Jacobean fixtures and fittings. 

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage - Shottery, (01789 292100) 

The Butterfly Farm - Swan’s Nest Lane, (01789 299288), Open summer 10am-6pm, winter 10am-dusk. 

The Teddybear Museum - Greenhill Street, (01789 293160), Open daily 9.30am-5.30pm. 

Guided Tours - The Blue Badge Guides (01789 292478)Shakespeare’s Life in Stratford   (01789 403405) 

Theatre: The Royal Shakespeare Theatre - Waterside, (01789 295623) 

Attic Theatre - Cox’s Yard, (01789 404600) 

Shakespearience - Waterside, (01789 290111) A multi-sensory experience and theatre where the Carpe Diem company performs.

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