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shakespeare country
Shakespeare Country is the area of Warwickshire which is centred around Stratford-upon-Avon and the villages, buildings and history associated with the Bard of Avon. Local towns to visit include historic Warwick and Kenilworth both of which have magnificent castles: Warwick Castle is the
oldest inhabited castle in continuous occupation in England and is
described as "England's finest mediaeval experience", while Kenilworth Castle is now a romantic ruin. Local places associated with Shakespeare include Aston Cantlow, Bidford-on-Avon, Broom, Charlecote Park, Compton Wynyates, Hampton Lucy, Luddington, Shottery, Snitterfield, Temple Grafton and Wilmcote. Other town's which are well worth a visit are: Royal Leamington Spa with its graceful Regency architecture, award-winning parks and sophisticated shopping; Alcester, a small Roman town with a Heritage trail around the historic buildings; Henley-in-Arden with many Tudor buildings still in evidence; the old coaching town of Southam with its restored Holy Well and mediaeval mint, now a pub; Coughton and Dunchurch with their connections to Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot; Stoneleigh with its magnificent Abbey and Jane Austen associations, part of the grounds of which are now home to the Royal Showground; and Studley, once the largest needle producing area in Europe |
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Horseshoe Cottage |
Pebworth |
Stratford-upon-Avon |
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Horseshoe
Cottage is situated in the pretty
Warwickshire village of Pebworth. Within easy reach of both
historic Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds it is an ideal
base for your holiday break. The cottage sleeps up to 6 and has
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The Wigs | Studley
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Set
in the grounds of a 500 acre estate, The Wigs
offers
self-catering accommodation in 6 luxury self-contained ground floor
flats. Tastefully converted from old garden buildings, the fully
furnished flatlets consist of twin and double bedded units, with
private patios onto a walled garden. |
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Folly Farm Cottage |
Ilmington |
Stratford-upon-Avon |
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bathroom
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provided. There is a cosy sofa, TV, video, clock radio,
hairdryer, and a small kitchen area with cooker, fridge, microwave
etc.
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Barn Farm Cottages |
Tysoe |
Stratford-upon-Avon |
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Situated
midway between the villages of Tysoe and
Oxhill at the foot of Edge Hill in the Vale of the Red Horse. Set in 97
acres of farmland and with outstanding views
of the escarpment where the Battle of Edge Hill was fought on 23rd
October 1642. The self-catering accommodation is in two 1-bedroomed
cottages: George's Stable and Alwyn's Byre |
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Mousley House Farm |
Hatton |
Warwick |
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The
farm dates from 1780 and is set in 65 acres of undulating
countryside, 5 miles north of Warwick Town. The Cottage
is an attractive semi-detached cottage in the nearby
village of Claverdon, with: sitting room, 2 double & 1 single
bedroom, bathroom & shower room.. The Barns
range from a 1 bedroom to a 4 bedroom/2 sitting room unit. |
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Anita's Caravan Park &
Holiday Cottages | Mollington
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Located
on the edge of lovely Mollington village, within walking distance of
the village pub. There are self-catering holiday cottages, as
well as spacious caravan pitches, all electric, and lovely
toilet facilities with free hot showers. Close to Stratford-on-Avon,
Oxford, Warwick,
Cotswolds and many National Trust properties.
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Henley Cottage |
Willicote Pastures |
Stratford-upon-Avon |
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917
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charming end of terrace cottage fully furnished to a high
standard. Upstairs there are two double ensuite rooms, both
with
baths and showers. Downstairs it is open-plan with a fully
fitted
kitchen with all modern appliances, including a wash-drier. The fully
furnished living area consists of a spacious sitting room and
dining room. Patio doors lead to a private sun terrace
with communal gardens and barbeque area. |
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Court Farm |
Long Marston | Stratford-upon-Avon |
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932
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Set in a secluded traditional orchard on a working family dairy farm, this
attractive self-catering cottage offers all mod cons. Situated on the edge of
the Cotswolds, and close to historic towns, with good pubs, foot/cycle paths and
golf course nearby, makes this an ideal location for any type of holiday.
• Sleeps 4 to 6 • Central heating • Garden set in
private grounds • Suitable for business travellers and families • Laundry
facilities • Babysitting service • Car park
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As You Like It | Old Town | Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BS |
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945
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As You Like It
is a charming Victorian 3 star self catering cottage quietly situated
in Stratford-upon-Avon's Old Town close to Holy Trinity Church. It has
modern facilities including full gas central heating; lounge with
colour TV; double bedroom; single bedroom; large dining/kitchen with
microwave oven and electric cooker; bathroom with bath/shower.
No. 1 College Mews
is a delightful 4 star self catering apartment quietly situated within
a Mews development off College Lane in Stratford-upon-Avon's Old Town.
It has modern facilities, comprising lounge/dining room with microwave
oven, electric cooker and washing machine; bathroom with
bath and shower; double bedroom; and private parking
space.
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The Cottage at Armscote |
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8DQ |
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948
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Well
appointed detached Cotswold stone barn conversion in quiet hamlet, 7
miles from Cotswolds, Shakespearean theatres of Stratford, also to
Warwick Castle and the charming villages and beautiful hill walks of
the Cotswolds. The cottage itself has a spiral staircases to two
bedrooms, a lounge with a living flame gas fire and exposed
stonework, it is situated near to excellent local pubs which serve
superb food. Ideal location for country walks & biking. Wonderful
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Crimscote Holiday Cottages |
Crimscote | Stratford-upon-Avon CV36 4JR |
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955
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These two charming cottages are close to the beautiful Crimscote Downs Farm
farmhouse, just 5 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and ½ mile from Crimscote
village. Both have their own lawned garden, with views of fields, downs and
Ilmington Hills all around. The Dairy is a newly converted barn,
in a very quiet situation. It is full of character, with beams and wooden
floors, and is furnished to the highest standard. The accommodation is all on
the ground floor level so ideal for the disabled, and includes: fully equipped
kitchen; beamed sitting room; 3 ensuite bedrooms. Paradise
Cottage is in a most romantic setting for 2, in a newly converted former
Shepherd's Retreat. The cottage is full of character with beams and wooden
floors. The accommodation is furnished to the highest standard and comprises
fully equipped kitchen, beamed sitting room and double bedroom with adjoining
bathroom.
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The Inspectors House | Alcester |
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964
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The
Inspector's House is a modernised, early 20th Century police house
situated in the rural country town of Alcester, 6 miles from
Stratford-upon-Avon. It is located around typical market town houses,
dating back to Elizabethan times, and is within a very short walk of
the town centre, which includes many pubs, restaurants and a variety of
local shops.
The cottage is within easy reach of Stratford,
Warwick Castle and the Cotswolds, to the west is Worcester, north is
Birmingham and M40/M5 are 10/15 miles.
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Riverview & River Haven Lodges | Stratford-upon-Avon |
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953
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Riverview & River Haven
are luxurious 4 star holiday retreats overlooking the River Avon. They
are designed, decorated & fitted with style & comfort in
mind &, being only ¾ mile from Stratford centre, they make the
perfect holiday or business base.
Lounge/Dining
room with river views; plasma TV/Freeview/DVD; stereo; double sofabed • Ensuite
master bedroom; king size bed; power shower; flat screen TV/DVD • Twin
bedroom; TV/DVD • Contemporary bathroom; bath/overhead shower • Fully
fitted kitchen • South facing deck • River to front & garden to
side
Towels, bathrobes & bed linen provided •
Books, CD’s, DVD’s • Patio furniture • BBQ • Private security barrier access •
Riverboat taxi into Stratford • Fishing rights • 3 Golf Clubs & leisure
centre within walking distance • Security safe available • Parking for 2 cars •
Full c/h • No pets • No smoking
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Tudor Cottage | Barton | near Stratford-upon-Avon |
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957
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Tudor Cottage is a 17th century beamed cottage in the peaceful riverside
hamlet of Barton, 7 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Built in Shakespeare’s time,
it is a grade II listed building with original timber beams and wattle &
daub exterior and a sympathetically modernised interior. There is a large
private garden at the front and a shared garden running down to the River Avon,
with seasonal fishing. Situated in the heart of
Shakespeare country, the village is on the Heart of England way, and the
Cotswolds, Stratford, Warwick Castle, National Trust properties, NEC and
Birmingham are all within easy reach.
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adjoining bedrooms • central heating • 28” wide screen TV • fully
equipped kitchen • downstairs WC/shower room • private garden • shared
riverside garden • garden furniture • parking on private road • no pets
• smoking in garden only • weekend short breaks when booked within 2
weeks of arrival.
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Boscote | Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LR |
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Self Catering Accommodation for 2-4 people is provided in the delightful
Victorian terraced Boscote Cottage or the modern and airy Boscote
Apartment (sleeps 2 + cot/air bed). Both properties are situated with easy
walking distance of the town centre and are furnished and equipped to a very
high standard.
Boscote Guest Accommodation is ideally placed
for exploring the historic mediaeval market town of Stratford upon Avon, with
its beautiful Elizabethan timber-framed buildings, riverside gardens,
restaurants and shops. Our properties are just a short stroll from Shakespeare's
Birthplace, the Royal Shakespeare, Swan and Courtyard Theatres and the
enchanting River Avon.
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River Meets Lodge | Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7AB |
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963
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£595-£735
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River Meets Lodge is a luxurious newly built lodge situated in a
beautiful location on the banks of the River Avon, offering a perfect
environment for rest and relaxation.
It is situated 5 minutes outside
Stratford-upon-Avon and is an ideal base for visiting the Cotswolds and
Warwick.
Accommodation comprises: Lounge/Dining room with 50” LCD satellite TV;
DVD; 2 leather sofas; 6 seater dining table • Ensuite master bedroom with
electronic blinds; shower/steam room; LCD TV • Twin bedroom with LCD TV •
Bathroom with spa bath & integrated LCD TV • Fully equipped kitchen with
American-style fridge • Patio • Sundeck overlooking
river
Towels & bed linen provided • central
heating • electronic velux windows • midweek clean available • washer/dryer •
dishwasher • microwave • American-style fridge with ice-maker • patio furniture
• BBQ • Menzies Welcombe golf course nearby • parking for 2 cars
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Irelands Farm | Henley-in-Arden |
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delightful oak beamed converted cottages set in a sheltered courtyard
setting. Irelands Farm is set in the middle of a working arable farm,
in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside where you can enjoy the
peace and the scenic views, yet still be in striking distance of the
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport, Stratford
upon Avon, Warwick Castle and many other tourist attractions. The
self-catering cottages are all thoughtfully decorated and are fully
carpeted, furnished and have gas/oil central heating.
Short
breaks out of season, min. stay 3 nights. Rate 20% per night of total
weekly rate. i.e. 3 nights 60% weekly rate, 4 nights 80%, 5 nights 100%
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Bramble Cottage | Irelands Farm | Henley-in-Arden |
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Bramble
Cottage offers one twin/double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Open plan
sitting and dining room with kitchenette; shower room and toilet.
Facilities: bed linen · towels (over seas visitors only) · television · video/cd player · parking for two cars · central heating · microwave · washing machine · short breaks, within a month of the start date can be booked · children welcome · pets welcome · strictly no smoking within the property · saturday changeover
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Bulrush Cottage | Irelands Farm | Henley-in-Arden |
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Bulrush
Cottage offers one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, bathroom with
shower over bath. Separate sitting and kitchen/dining room.
Facilities: bed linen · towels (over seas visitors only) · television · video/cd player · parking for two cars · central heating · microwave · washing machine · short breaks, within a month of the start date can be booked · children welcome · pets welcome · strictly no smoking within the property · Saturday changeover
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Lily Cottage | Irelands Farm | Henley-in-Arden |
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Lily
cottage offers 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom + put-you-up for an
extra person if required. Separate bathroom. Also there is an
extra single bedroom on groundfloor with ensuite bathroom which is
suitable for disabled people. Comfortable open plan sitting and dining
room and separate kitchen.
Facilities: bed linen · towels (over seas visitors only) · television · video/cd player · parking for two cars · central heating · microwave · washing machine · short breaks, within a month of the start date can be booked · children welcome · pets welcome · strictly no smoking within the property · saturday changeover
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Hazel Cottage | Irelands Farm | Henley-in-Arden |
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Hazel cottage offers one double bedroom, bathroom with separate shower cubicle, dining/sitting room and separate kitchen.
Facilities: bed linen · towels (over seas visitors only) · television · video/cd player · parking for two cars · central heating · microwave · washing machine · short breaks, within a month of the start date can be booked · children welcome · pets welcome · strictly no smoking within the property · saturday changeover
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Laburnum Cottage | Irelands Farm | Henley-in-Arden |
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cha257/5
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Laburnum
cottage offers 1 first floor double bedroom with ensuite shower, toilet
and wash basin. On the ground floor there is a twin/double bedroom
(extra 'Z' bed if needed) Spacious open plan sitting & dining room
with open connection to end of kitchen area. Bathroom with separate
shower cubicle. Private garden to rear
Facilities: bed linen · towels (over seas visitors only) · television · video/cd player · parking for two cars · central heating · microwave · washing machine · short breaks, within a month of the start date can be booked · children welcome · pets welcome · strictly no smoking within the property · saturday changeover
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The Shakespeare Secret - Warwickshire's own Da Vinci enigma?
There are
almost as many mysteries surrounding William Shakespeare as there are around
the Holy Grail. It is
certainly true that although William Shakespeare is arguably the most famous
writer in history, very little is known about his personal life. Over the
centuries there has been much debate as to whether Shakespeare actually wrote
all of the works which have been accredited to him. The doubts arise from the disparity between
the greatness of Shakespeare's literary achievement and his comparatively
humble origin, the supposed inadequacy of his education and the obscurity of
his life. Such range of knowledge, speech and manners, it is said, could only
be expected in a man of extensive education and high rank. The lack of contemporary
records is regarded as incompatible with Shakespeare's eminence and as
therefore suggestive of mystery. That none of his manuscripts has survived has
been taken as evidence that they were destroyed to conceal the identity of
their author.
If
Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare, then who did?
Since
Shakespeare's death nearly four centuries ago, many possible authors have been
put forward, including: Francis Bacon, Edward de Vere (Earl of Oxford), William
Stanley (Earl of Derby), Roger Manners (Earl of Rutland), and Christopher
Marlowe (although he died in 1593 and would have had to have faked his own
death in a tavern brawl if he were to have kept on writing until 1616 -
nevertheless, a theory that does have its supporters). Or perhaps Shakespeare simply
'recycled' other author's works?
Two
William Shakespeare's?
Were
there two William Shakespeares? There was cetainly a wealthy grain merchant living in
Stratford-upon-Avon under that name, as well as an improverished actor-playwright of the same name living in
Stratford, East London at around the same time. If so, how did the two become merged into one person? If they
were two people, why did the grain merchant from Stratford-upon-Avon make
bequests to the London actor-playwright's fellow actors, Burbage, Heminges, and
Condell of 26 shillings 8 pence apiece "to buy them rings" (along
with the now infamous bequest of his second-best bed to his wife)? On the
other hand, why is there no mention of any books or manuscripts in
Shakespeare's very detailed will?
One
thing is for sure, the mystery will keep academics in conspiracy
therories for generations to come... particularly now that Liverpool
has laid claim to Shakespeare being a scouser.
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