Bluebell Cottage

4.3★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Deborah
November 2024

“We had a great week at Bluebell Cottage!”

Considering the property is small & old it provides everything that you need! Lovely and warm in a great little village with easy walking into Stratford! A visit down the road to the local pub The Bell is a must as is the lovely cafe a few hundred yards away! Very clean and well equipped and very friendly locals!

Considering the property is small & old it provides everything that you need! Lovely and warm in a great little village with easy walking into Stratford! A visit down the road to the local pub The Bell is a must as is the lovely cafe a few hundred yards away! Very clean and well equipped and very friendly locals!

- Deborah, November 2024
Katharine October 2024

“Lovely cottage in brilliant location.”

Very peaceful. Kitchen very well provided. I expected - small, as the house is only for 2 people - dishwasher. Tumble drying facilities would be useful. It was a bit alarming when the washing machine jumped out from the worktop! Only really issue was that the heater upstairs had turned the bedrrom and lounge into a furnace and it was hard to know how to turn it down/off. More obvious and clearer instructions would have been useful.] I've recommended the cottage highly to anyone I know.

- Katharine, October 2024
Mark September 2024

“The cottage itself was lovely but the cleanliness/ bed let it down badly.”

The showerhead was covered in black slimy mould and had clearly never been cleaned and the whole house in general was filthy. The cleaning that has been done is clearly just a quick hoover / wipe down before the next guests. We had to empty the hoover that was provided before we could use it as it was full the brim. The bed was very uncomfortable as the mattress was so thin. The cottage itself is lovely but needs a major deep clean throughout.

- Mark, September 2024
Gary September 2024

“We have stayed here previously so we knew the property, however that was pre pandemic.”

We are very pleased with our stay, there was one irritating thing however, after 2 days the Wi Fi crashed '

- Gary, September 2024
David September 2024

“Everything we could wish for was available with the exception of a sloping and uncomfortable bed.”

Thank you for the overall experience.

- David, September 2024
Charles August 2024

“Lovely cottage but we came home early to get a good nights sleep The mattress ...”

Lovely cottage but we came home early to get a good nights sleep The mattress was so lumpy and uncomfortable we couldn’t stay another night A bit disappointing

- Charles, August 2024

Dear Mr Rowbottom, thank you for your email. As owners we had no idea about the mattress which was new and year and a half ago. Unless we are told by customers of problems we would never know, so we are grateful to have been told. The cottage has a brand new mattress on the bed now. Property Owner
Nicola June 2024

“Beautiful cottage, perfect for two.”

Well equipped, easy parking. Appreciated the welcome goodies. Great location, easy walk to the town centre.

- Nicola, June 2024
Rosemary May 2024

“A beautiful cottage in a lovely location”

- Rosemary, May 2024
Colin April 2024

“A charming comfortable cottage delightfully situated so close to Anne Hathaways Cottage.”

All was clean and well maintained the only slight imperfection might be that there was no heated towel rail in the bathroom. But otherwise a lovely place to stay

- Colin, April 2024
Barnaby March 2024

“This is a very old property and therefore has the normal creaky floor, nothing in level or flat, steep staircase, so you need your wits about you when moving around.”

The property stays very warm all the time, so suggest airing some times as can attract condensation in the winter months. Very quiet location and very relaxing. Lovely location is great and easy 20-30 minute walk into town where there is everything you need to have good days and evenings.

- Barnaby, March 2024
Vicky January 2024

“I was very surprised to find was owned by a local cleaning ‘solutions’ company… The following solutions were not met.”

Having stayed a few weeks before for another two weeks I found the same issues which even after reporting were not addressed or even responded to. The shower and bath had not been cleaned at all with footprints and scum rings in the bath and mould and hairs in the shower. The sewer pipe had a leak above the front door so expect an outdoor shower when emptying the bath and we were left with a dirty mop behind the electric fire to mop up a leaking chimney. There were stains all over the fireplace due to the leak and it would only have needed a lick of paint…. There was a lot of mould growing behind the bed. Were left a couple of toilet rolls and a bin bag for two weeks so had to go out and buy some more and some bathroom cleaner and bleach. Matters were raised by email with owner for resolution but I heard absolutely diddly squat back…. Other than that it was a charming building character wise in a nice location.

- Vicky, January 2024
Lorraine November 2023

“I just love this cottage.”

Bit reluctant to say so though because I want to go again and don’t want it to be fully booked. It was just the ticket for my week away. Comfortable, warm and great location. Loved every minute and will be back.

- Lorraine, November 2023
Jennifer September 2023

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely area, would have liked there to be more information on the local area, eg the shaded ginnel that is a much more pleasant and shaded walk into town than walking down the main Rd.”

A lot quicker too

- Jennifer, September 2023
Michael July 2023

“Lovely cottage, clean, well equipped and well positioned.”

- Michael, July 2023
Bernd July 2023

“Bluebell cottage is a wonderfull place full of character for a holiday and has everything we needed for our one week stay.”

Everything was immaculate clean and we appreciated the comfortable bed. We very much hope to come back soon.

- Bernd, July 2023
Patricia June 2023

“This was our first cottage experience and what a wonderful place Bluebell ...”

This was our first cottage experience and what a wonderful place Bluebell cottage was Thank you for the Procecco and chocolates Reggie says thank you for his treats as well It had everything we needed The bathroom with the walk in shower was great Comfy bed Very clean and welcoming and the patio was great to sit in Truly a very lovely period cottage

- Patricia, June 2023
Kenneth June 2023

“We thoroughly enjoyed the delightful quaint Tudor Blue Bell cottage.”

It was cosy and comfortable and had everything we needed for our 5 day stay. Anne Hathaway's cottage was 300 yards away and the hop- on hop-off bus was there as well. The town bus stop was 800 yards away. We also appreciated the off street parking, walk-in shower and the comfy bed. The clearly advertised steep stairs were steep but had a firm banister with enough grab handles to help. I am 78 and managed them. Everything was spotlessly clean and we enjoyed the welcoming treats.

- Kenneth, June 2023

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Summary

One double bedroom
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with electric fire
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available
Designated parking for 1 car with additional roadside parking
Front patio with furniture
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Note: Babes in arms only
Note: the staircase is steep
Note: The garden is not enclosed
Note: No barbecues due to the thatched roof

The property

Located in the quaint village of Shottery, resting rurally in Warwickshire is Bluebell Cottage, a Grade II-listed, thatched dwelling.

Bursting character and charm, whilst closely situated near a host of amenities and attractions, Bluebell Cottage makes the perfect base for a romantic break, inviting two guests.

Benefit from a designated parking space before travelling through the front patio, entering the delightful stable door.

Be welcomed into the living/dining room, adorned with beamed ceilings, and an Inglenook fireplace with an electric fire, offering the ideal setting to unwind after a day of travelling.

Continue to the galley kitchen, well-equipped for a self-catered stay, complete with a washing machine for convenience.

Dine indoors with the TV on in the backdrop, or head outside to the private patio for an alfresco arrangement.

Return indoors and climb the traditional cottage stairs up to the double bedroom, where you can catch some rest before another day of exploration.

Awaken to a refreshing shower in the bathroom, before setting off on foot into the village; here you'll find the Burnside Restaurant, and Bell pub if you'd prefer to dine out, along with a host of convenience stores and supermarkets.

Head into Stratford-on-Avon and be spoilt for choice when it comes to attractions, all dotted alongside River Avon, offering the chance to tour Tudor World, visit the immersive Butterfly Farm, attend an event at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, or plan your stay to visit one of the many race days on at Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse.

Continue into Warwick, also home to a racecourse, The Falconer's Quest, Priory Park and its pretty grounds, and Warwick Castle, a magnificent, medieval castle, offering day tickets, tours, and afternoon tea, before exploring the cobbled streets and charming villages scattered across the Cotswolds AONB.

Experience a romantic retreat at Bluebell Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

SHOTTERY

Stratford-upon-Avon 1.5 miles.

The historic village of Shottery occupies a peaceful setting in the rolling Warwickshire countryside, just over a mile from the fine market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Renowned as the birthplace of Anne Hathaway, this pretty location boasts many black and white thatched cottages and a welcoming inn serving real ales and delicious food. Shakespeare's Stratford is within easy reach, with its famous theatre, striking architecture, characterful shops and pubs and lovely, riverside walks, whilst the medieval castles at nearby Kenilworth and Warwick are not to be missed. Visit the splendid National Trust house at Charlecote Park with its graceful gardens, intriguing maze and Capability Brown Deer Park. Alternatively, place a bet at Warwick Racecourse, or simply explore the many surrounding Cotswold towns and hamlets this stunning area has to offer.

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Bluebell Cottage

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a great week at Bluebell Cottage!”

“Lovely cottage in brilliant location.”

“The cottage itself was lovely but the cleanliness/ bed let it down badly.”

“We have stayed here previously so we knew the property, however that was pre pandemic.”

“Everything we could wish for was available with the exception of a sloping and uncomfortable bed.”

“Lovely cottage but we came home early to get a good nights sleep The mattress ...”

“Beautiful cottage, perfect for two.”

“A beautiful cottage in a lovely location”

“A charming comfortable cottage delightfully situated so close to Anne Hathaways Cottage.”

“This is a very old property and therefore has the normal creaky floor, nothing in level or flat, steep staircase, so you need your wits about you when moving around.”

“I was very surprised to find was owned by a local cleaning ‘solutions’ company… The following solutions were not met.”

“I just love this cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely area, would have liked there to be more information on the local area, eg the shaded ginnel that is a much more pleasant and shaded walk into town than walking down the main Rd.”

“Lovely cottage, clean, well equipped and well positioned.”