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Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Number of guests
Sleeps up to 16 (+ fold up beds and additional self-catering cottages).
Property description
Calling all Shakespeare fans! Arden Hill Farm House is only three miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and therefore very close to the RSC theatre and all the popular Shakespeare tourist attractions. This large country farmhouse sleeps up to 16, and is ideal for family celebrations, holidays, events, conferences, hen parties or any other special occasions. There are additional self-catering cottages available close by, if required. And plenty of good pubs and restaurants to visit locally, as well as Warwick, Kenilworth and the Cotswolds.
The house has six spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, a lovely living room with a large plasma TV with Sky, a good-sized, well-equipped kitchen and a snooker room. There's also a hot tub on the south-facing patio, where guests can soak up quintessentially English views over the grounds and beyond.
Walking is an absolute delight from Arden Hill – there's an abundance of wildlife, a natural environment with historic tracks and canal towpaths nearby.
A huge number of extras are available for you and your group, all of which can be arranged in advance. These range from caterers, entertainers and beauty therapists to bicycles, a hog roast, a marquee or a karaoke/disco complete with DJ. You can even arrange for a helicopter flight, direct from the farm!
Location
Magnificent, tranquil hilltop setting, with spectacular views over the countryside, yet only three miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Nearest shop two miles, supermarket three miles, pubs and restaurants half a mile. Online grocery deliveries available.
Nearest airport: Birmingham International (20 miles)
Nearest station: Wilmcote (1 mile). Connect here to Leamington Spa (14 miles) for direct trains to London.
Accommodation
There are six bedrooms altogether:
2 double/twin
3 double/twin + single bed
1 triple room (3 single beds)
All the super king size double beds can be converted into twin beds if required. And all bedrooms have a digital TV and WiFi.
The main rooms on the ground floor consist of a large living room with leather sofas and a full entertainment system; a snooker room with a ¾ size snooker table; a beamed, farmhouse dining room seating 16 which opens into a modern kitchen, fully-fitted with a large range cooker, a big breakfast table, an American fridge-freezer and the usual dishwasher, microwave etc. The utility room has a useful extra fridge, a washing machine, tumble dryer, two further microwaves and extra storage space. One of the double bedrooms is on this floor, with an adjacent cloakroom.
The remaining bedrooms are on the first floor, two of which have ensuite bath/shower rooms. There are two further bathrooms. The house therefore sleeps 16, with additional fold-up beds for small children available if required.
The extensive front and rear gardens incorporate plenty of lawn space and running around areas for garden games, as well as a south-facing patio with the hot tub seating 6-8, a garden table with umbrellas, and plenty of parking space.
Facilities
Plasma TV with Sky package
Snooker Room
Hot tub
Digital LCD TVs in all bedrooms
WiFi throughout
HiFi, CD player, digital radio, iPod dock
Range electric cooker
Dishwasher
Washing machine with dryer
American fridge freezer
Second fridge
3 microwaves
Bed linen and towels
Travel cots and high chairs (available on request).
Conference groups have a table seating 16, WiFi and any catering arranged as required.
Area
Being so close to Stratford-upon-Avon, Arden Hill is a perfect house for lovers of the Bard. The RSC performs year round at the theatre here, and guided open-top bus tours around the town include five drop-off points at all the houses with Shakespearen connections. These include Mary Arden's house, a mile away from Arden Hill Farmhouse.
Boat trips on the river Avon are also very popular, as are the local antique shops and old market places.
Other popular local attractions include:
*Warwick (famous medieval castle)
*The honey-coloured Cotswolds villages
*Beautiful walks along the canal network, right on your doorstep
*The National Exhibition Centre, the Symphony Hall, the National Indoor Arena and the National Agricultural Centre
*The old market town of Henley-in-Arden, with lots of good pubs and restaurants
*Kenilworth Castle
*National Trust properties such as Coughton Court, Charlecote Park and Ragley Hall.
*Oxford, Worcester and Coventry
*Royal Showground at Stoneleigh (famous July agricultural fair)
For the active there are golf courses, riding stables, fishing, gliding lessons, hot air ballooning, cycle hire and spa facilities.
Prices
Year-round prices, for up to 16 people:
* 2 nights - £1,995 (commencing Friday or Saturday)
* 3 night weekend - £2,495
* 4 nights midweek - £2,495
* 7 nights - £3,995
7 nights over Christmas and New Year 2010: £5,995
Discounts available for late availability bookings.
Contact the property owners
Phone: +44 (0)845 567 9000
Fax: N/A
Please note that you cannot rent this property directly from The Big Domain. If you wish to rent Arden Hill Farmhouse, or would like to enquire about availability, please click on the Contact the Property Owner button above, and use the form provided to contact the owner directly.
