Self-Catering at Highcroft | Holiday Cottages in Stratford-upon-Avon

Holiday home
Highcroft is a charming, semi-detached cottage, one of two holiday properties set in the grounds of the owners' home, located two miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. With five bedrooms including two king-size doubles (one with an en-suite bathroom), plus two twins (one on the ground floor), and one single with pull-out stacker bed, this cottage can sleep ten people. There's also a bathroom, a ground floor cloakroom, a kitchen with dining and utility area and a sitting room with open fire. Outside is off road parking for four cars, plus a private, enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ and shared use of two acres of wildlife garden and a tennis court. Highcroft offers large groups of friends and families a character base from which to discover nearby, delightful Stratford-upon-Avon, along with the surrounding beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds.

Accomodation Details
Five bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC), 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x single with pull-out stacker bed. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin, WC and shower.. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room (seats 9) with open fire.

Area
Stratford-upon-Avon is steeped in history and culture and is set in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the River Avon. The birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford is a popular tourist destination, featuring the world renowned Royal Shakespeare Company.

Region
Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Amenities
Oil central heating with open fire. Oil AGA, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 4 cars. Lockable bike storage. Private, enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and gas BBQ. Shared use of owners 2-acre wildlife garden and tennis court (please bring own tennis balls and rackets if preferred). Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 1.5 miles. Golf Simulation Centre 1/4 mile.

Ms Mcgill

October 2020

Highcroft house is beautiful.. The kitchen was always lovely and warm with the Aga and plenty of cooking pans and dishes, cutlery and crockery. Lots of interesting features all around the house. The garden was so lovely and we would definitely book this house again, despite the one drawback. Although I have marked "Met Expectations" it exceeded expectations if it wasn't for the toilet facilities. We were 3 retired couples who wanted a house where every couple had their own bathroom. We had this, but their is no downstairs loo unless you walk through somebody's bedroom, which meant you had to go upstairs to your own bathroom to use a loo. When playing games in the evening it was a bit of a pain, especially as there is enough space downstairs, under the stairs to put in a loo and sink. If we were not in our seventies it would not have caused a problem. We played boule in the garden and had some good weather to enjoy sitting out in the garden. HighCroft is situated in an ideal location where Stratford upon Avon is only 2 miles away and also visited Morton in Marsh, Bourton on the Water, such wonderful places to visit for shopping and eating out. Thoroughly enjoyed our short time at HighCroft and it all ended too quickly. Would still rate this house 9 out of 10 and I am sure there are families who don't mind sharing facilities which would make this house an ideal 10 out 10 plus choice.

Ms Mcgill, October 2020

September 2020

Fabulous Home from Home with a fully enclosed back garden.. The lovely owners live next door but you are left in peace to enjoy the lovely home, private garden and shared outdoor space. House is situated just off a main 'A' road which can be noisy but is bearable. Excellent base for exploring area, with easy access to Stratford. Good access to supermarkets without having to go into Stratford. Enjoy, we did and would like to return for another few days R&R. The Taylor's

Mrs Taylor, September 2020

August 2020

Great holiday let in a lovely area.. Would recommend this to anyone. We had a party of 10 (6 adults and 4 children) and everyone enjoyed it. Plenty to do in Stratford and the surrounding area. Hopefully will be back sometime in the future. Rob and Sue the owners who live next door very friendly and helpful if needed.

Mr Allison, August 2020

July 2020

Lovely house.. Lots of space for 2 families 4+6 inside & outside.

Mr Friend, July 2020

March 2020

We were disappointed that it was not clear that two of the bedrooms could not access the downstairs without going through someone else's bedroom.. The single room should not be a bedroom but a corridor - and by advertising it as a room, we invited a 7th person - and this meant that is someone in either of two bedrooms upstairs woke in the night or woke earlier than others, they had to walk through somebody's bedroom to go downstairs. This should have been made clear. Our other disappointment was the showers, which were not terribly good. Otherwise, the house was wonderful. A fantastic fire and lounge, a great kitchen and eating area, beautiful surroundings and generally super. We had such a great stay and the house is so close to the town centre and a very easy drive. Close to a supermarket and just such a homely place to stay. We were delighted with everything (other than above).

Mrs Attfield, March 2020

January 2020

Great location, great house and the owners were helpful.. Very spacious and homely feel to this cottage. It has everything you need.

Mrs Tompkins, January 2020

It was perfect - the property had everything we needed.. We were even greeted with Hot home made scones on our arrival. We had a fabulous time spending time together as family.

18HelenS

We stayed here in December the same weekend as the Stratford Christmas market. There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room. The house had been beautifully decorated including a Christmas tree and immediately put us in the festive spirit. Home made scones were also a welcome touch. The house was warm and comfortable. We just like to spend the weekend relaxing and enjoyed the selection of dvds available. We cooked all our own food using the aga and separate oven. There’s a large fridge freezer for storage and a pantry. We also lit the coal fire although it was more for effect as we were never cold. A word of advice if you decide to go into Stratford at Christmas. Get a taxi. It’s too far to walk and the roads are too busy. We drove in, got stuck in traffic and then struggled to park. There is also a National Trust property nearby where we also paid a visit. I would definitely recommend this property and would love to come back sometime.

Ms Neale, January 2020

December 2019

We had the most magical week for Christmas with 4 generations of family spending a week together.. The house was wonderful so comfortable and everything you needed was there. We loved using the clothes dryer in the kitchen and washing was all dry the next morning. Sitting by the coal fire in the late afternoon and evening talking and playing games was so enjoyable. The freedom the 4 grandchildren had on the tennis the swing and slide as well as running around the garden was an asset. We were welcomed by Sue the owner with a plate full of scones that we would love the recipe for as we have never had scones like it. There was a Christmas tree decorated ready for us and the bannister decorated which a garland which was lovely. Cannot say Thankyou enough for the most wonderful week that made the best Christmas ever. The house was so perfectly situated near the supermarkets and then Stratford town centre was only 2 miles away. We visited the butterfly farm a must see it was breath taking. Also did the MAD museum everyone enjoyed all the inventions and marble runs . Would so very much strongly recommend this beautiful house to stay in for everyone.

Mrs Smithwick, December 2019

September 2019

Fantastic accommodation in a fantastic location.. The house was well equipped, the beds were comfortable and it was lovely to have a nice big garden. The scones and jam were a lovely touch too! Thank you!

Miss Elgar, September 2019

August 2019

Very welcoming owners - we had a fantastic stay - thank you!

Mrs Ward, August 2019

July 2019

The cottage was amazing, so much space both inside and in the garden, the facilities were great lots of home comforts.. Especially loved the fact we were able to bake cakes as the kitchen has all the equipment we needed. We loved it so much we've booked again for next year.

Mr Maine

April 2019

A beautifully decorated and well equipped house.. Great location for Stratford and the Cotswolds.

Mrs Mcdowell

This is a lovely house which is very comfortable and well equipped.. There were nine of us staying, six adults and three children, and the house was spacious to accommodate us all. The children loved the garden, especially the trampoline and other play equipment. I would highly recommend this house.

Mr Shepheard

March 2019

Such a wonderful house.. Comfortable beds, clean fresh linens, huge kitchen with lots of pots and pans. The house is in a fabulous position for days in Stratford with a taxi costing around £8.00. Plenty of car parking and beautiful gardens visited by pheasants, woodpeckers and various other birds. The house is by the main road but the noise was not intrusive. Plenty of room for large families or groups. A Waitrose supermarket is within 5 mins drive. A fantastic house with caring owners.

Mrs Pratt

February 2019

Highcroft was a wonderful cottage very homely with lots of extras.. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone. The home baked scones and jam on arrival were delicious.

Mrs Adkins

January 2019

We booked Highcroft as a surprise for my father in law's 70th.. It was fab! We were 7 adults and 3 children and it was exactly what we needed. Mr and Mrs Davies the owners were lovely. The house was well kept and fully equipped. Would definitely recommend it.

Mrs Calley

December 2018

This is the best house I have ever rented.. It was like home from home and there were even Christmas decorations up for us.

Mrs Wands

This is really a lovely house for a mixed generation family group, like us.. The grandchildren are 2,3 and 4 and really loved the amount of space on the ground floor with a generous lounge/dining room and a warm kitchen/eating area. The bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of storage space which is always a bonus. 3 bathrooms is a good balance for the number of bedrooms. Outside was a huge garden, tennis court, swing, slide - all used. Stratford is also a great centre for young children with lovely parks, a pool and other fun activities.

Mr Bailey

October 2018

Fresh Home Made Scones & Jam were there on the huge kitchen table when we arrived.. Peter met us to make sure everything was OK for us and explained a few things about the property, which is well located just outside Stratford. With an AGA in the Kitchen, there was always a warm spot for those in our party that felt the cold. There are plenty of pots and pans, crockery etc in the kitchen and eventually we got used to cooking on the AGA thanks to the simple instructions left for us, so no need to use the cooker. The beds were comfortable and Casper, our dog, loved the large garden. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and have marked this house down as one we would love to come back to.

Ms Hill

August 2018

High croft proved to be a very comfortable venue for our reunion.. Very clean and well - equipped. The location was very good for outings around the area too.

Mrs Fowler

This is the perfect place for a family get together.. The house is spacious and well equipped. It was great to have the tennis court and the children enjoyed the swings and trampoline. An added bonus was the use of the private swimming pool next door. The house was a short drive from the town where there was lots to see and do.

Mr Stanaway

July 2018

We had a family get together and was able to rent The Bothy as well.. Accommodation was spacious for the times we spent indoors. gardens outside were great. Nice to have the bar-be-que to use. Close to Stratford with its good choice of restaurants . Easy travelling to a variety of places. A lovely week all round.

Mr Smith

May 2018

Great holiday home, on the outskirts of Stratford upon Avon, in the country side but within easy reach of all amenities.. Lovely garden to sit in and watch all the wildlife.

Ms Herald

April 2018

I wasn't aware of the fact that the only access to the bedrooms is via other bedrooms which was a bit awkward.. otherwise fine.,

Mr Evans

March 2018

Really nice homely cottage, with great garden and more than enough living space for 6 adults and two toddlers.. Would definitely return when staying in the area.

Mrs Ball

February 2018

The house was very welcoming, and the Aga in the kitchen was wonderful to c ome home to in the cold weather.. Bedrooms arranged very well, and everything so comfortable. Somewhere you would wish to return to.

Mr Snowden

We enjoyed our stay!

Mrs Barrett

November 2017

A great weekend.. The house was lovely and warm and the kitchen extremely well equipped. Beds were comfortable and linen was luxurious. We had a great time playing tennis.

Mr Bartle

We had a superb family weekend in this lovely house..

Mr Carmichael

August 2017

Good holiday.. Very good location , easy access to Stratford and lots of other places EG Redwings, Charlcote, motor museum. Local shops very easy to reach and good variety

Mr Trowbridge

July 2017

Wonderful property in central location and excellent for our family celebration..

Mr Trowbridge, July 2017

June 2017

Everything was superb from start to finish - the booking process was easy, the property was fantastic and the host made checking in so easy..

Mrs Thompson, June 2017

May 2017

A fabulous property ideally located.. Owners very friendly with welcoming home made scones and jam a lovely touch. Everything was just perfect and would highly recommend

Mr Dalby, May 2017

October 2016

It was a perfect family holiday and our 3 grandchildren aged 4, 8 & 10 absolutely loved all the facilities at the cottage.. The owners made us feel welcome and when we arrived there were home made scones and jam for us which were delicious. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommended

Mrs Whitfield, October 2016

September 2016

The owners were very accommodating and allowed us to hold a party for an extra 21 people in the garden.. They were also prepared for my guests to collect the keys and stay in the property for two days before I arrived, as well as keeping correspondence to email so the surprise was kept from my husband. We particularly enjoyed the garden, tennis court and trampoline (for my granddaughter).

tjwood2014

August 2016

We recently stayed at Highcroft for a 70th birthday celebration. The house/cottage itself is very large with an 'old world' feel. The first impression is one of a home from home with a cosy feel although the aga does mean a very warm kitchen throughout the summer. The home made scones are a nice touch on arrival. The overly personal items such as family passports in the drawers left us feeling as though we were slightly intruding on someone's space. The older members of the group loved everything about the house and the furniture was exactly what they like. Unfortunately, those of us with children were concerned about several safety issues; the rugs that slipped, the glass greenhouse in the garden, the wobbly chairs, no locks on Windows etc The grounds were lots of fun with swings, slide etc being used a lot by the children. Again unfortunately the safety padding on the trampoline didn't fit so we didn't use. The tennis court was a great addition and the children loved playing here. On arrival we were setting up the rooms ready for the rest of family to arrive when we discovered the roll away single bed was broken with one set of the legs not working. We phoned the owner who did not see a problem with this and suggested one of the children sleep on the floor, this is not what you expect. We specifically booked a house for ten, there were ten people so we needed beds for 10. We lost all confidence in the owner sorting this issue and sorted a put up bed ourselves. Not what you expect! Lots of games, jigsaws, racquets and even a rocking horse but overall this would suit groups of older visitors and not ones with small children.

Mrs Kent

May 2016

The cottage was everything we needed and a lot more. Couldn't fault the location and the grounds were immaculate.

Mrs Barber

April 2016

Very comfortable family home and a great garden, especially for young children.

Mrs Tedds

A lovely homely large house, perfectly suited to house our guests celebrating a special birthday. The tennis courts were a bonus. There was a lovely atmosphere to it all.

Mrs Brook, September 2016

The cottage was everything we needed and a lot more.. Couldn't fault the location and the grounds were immaculate.

Mrs Kent, April 2016

A lovely homely large house, perfectly suited to house our guests celebrating a special birthday.. The tennis courts were a bonus. There was a lovely atmosphere to it all.

Miss Packham

March 2016

Such a great atmosphere to the cottage, it was just far enough outside of the town that you could enjoy the birds. Plenty of things for the young and old to do at the cottage, we particular loved playing tennis and my niece loved the trampoline.

Mrs Tedds, April 2016

Very comfortable family home and a great garden, especially for young children..

Mrs Barber, March 2016

Such a great atmosphere to the cottage, it was just far enough outside of the town that you could enjoy the birds.. Plenty of things for the young and old to do at the cottage, we particular loved playing tennis and my niece loved the trampoline.

Mr Rainey

January 2016

It had great character and facilities, the kids couldn't keep off the tennis court. Would love to stay again.

Mrs Walmsley

The house was cosy and beautiful. There was everything we needed and more and it was clean. We would definitely return to the house for another trip.

Miss Packham, March 2016

It had great character and facilities, the kids couldn't keep off the tennis court.. Would love to stay again.

Mr Rainey, January 2016

December 2015

The house was cosy and beautiful.. There was everything we needed and more and it was clean. We would definitely return to the house for another trip.

Mrs Purnell

November 2015

A great property for groups. Plenty of space.

Catpur63

Great for groups and kids. Spacious rooms everywhere.The Aga supplied cosiness and warmth. Highly recommended. Scones on arrival. Very clean and tidy. Plenty of kitchen cupboards to store supplies. Would be even better in the spring/summer when you could use the tennis court fully.

Mrs Walmsley, December 2015

A great property for groups.. Plenty of space.

Mrs Mcilroy

October 2015

The house was really comfortable and great for all the family.

Mrs Purnell, November 2015

The house was really comfortable and great for all the family..

Mrs Malley

September 2015

A well equipped, child friendly, spacious house with a great garden. It felt like a home.

Mr Hodge

August 2015

An absolutely lovely house which I'd recommend without any hesitation. Everything about it was exactly right and the gardens and tennis court were especially appreciated.

Mrs Mcilroy, October 2015

A well equipped, child friendly, spacious house with a great garden.. It felt like a home.

Mr Shelley

July 2015

An excellent location and the facilities were superb for the children. The grounds were beautifully maintained. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed all that Stratford upon Avon had to offer, including the theatre, the river, the Mad Museum and the excellent children's playground.

Mrs Malley, August 2015

An absolutely lovely house which I'd recommend without any hesitation.. Everything about it was exactly right and the gardens and tennis court were especially appreciated.

Miss Watson

June 2015

This property was much better than we imagined. When the sun was out we sat out on the patio area and when it got a little cooler the big lounge room was fantastic!

Mr Hodge, July 2015

This property was much better than we imagined.. When the sun was out we sat out on the patio area and when it got a little cooler the big lounge room was fantastic!

Miss Watson, June 2015

An excellent location and the facilities were superb for the children.. The grounds were beautifully maintained. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed all that Stratford upon Avon had to offer, including the theatre, the river, the Mad Museum and the excellent children's playground.

hooperism

May 2015

A wonderful, safe, self-contained, well-provisioned family home which was very obviously just that (a family home) and has retained that feel through the transition to holiday let. Lovely garden and grounds; very exciting to have the tennis court; trampoline loved by the kids. Super convenient for Stratford and a Waitrose only five minutes away. Owners very friendly and helpful. I couldn't recommend this place more.

Mr Shelley, June 2015

In a great location and the house was big enough for us all.. Had easy access to Stratford, good for dog walks and generous gardens. It was a well equipped cottage with the feel of a family home - oh yes and a tennis court!

Jo B

April 2015

Brilliant stay for a 70th birthday. Lots of family staying - lovely large house with extremely welcoming hosts

Ms Hine

March 2015

In a great location and the house was big enough for us all. Had easy access to Stratford, good for dog walks and generous gardens. It was a well equipped cottage with the feel of a family home - oh yes and a tennis court!

Mrs Bethwaite

January 2015

Had an amazing time. We were celebrating a family members birthday and the size and location was great for all ten of us to get together. Lovely weekend.

Ms Hine, March 2015

Had an amazing time.. We were celebrating a family members birthday and the size and location was great for all ten of us to get together. Lovely weekend.

Miss Cutts

December 2014

The house is great - perfect for a group.

Mrs Bethwaite, January 2015

November 2014

The house is great - perfect for a group..

Mrs Parrott

October 2014

Very clean and comfortable. Plenty of space and loads of crockery etc. The owner was helpful and friendly and even provided us with home made scones and jam one afternoon!

Miss Cutts, November 2014

Very clean and comfortable.. Plenty of space and loads of crockery etc. The owner was helpful and friendly and even provided us with home made scones and jam one afternoon!

Mr Lindley

September 2014

Tennis court as a bonus. Nice grounds to walk around. Spacious accommodation. Totally adequate for 10 people.

Mrs Darby

Thank you for a lovely holiday house!

Mrs Parrott, October 2014

Tennis court as a bonus.. Nice grounds to walk around. Spacious accommodation. Totally adequate for 10 people.

Mrs Tuckett

July 2014

Property is situated just outside Stratford, which is a bustling town with a big traffic problem, so being a mile or two away helped make our stay more peaceful than being in Stratford itself. The facilities at the house are first rate, lovely HD television, WiFi and the house has lots of character; the Aga cooker is a real treat. The garden is bigger than you might expect, with a small and safe trampoline, and the tennis court was enjoyed by young and old(er) alike. Plenty of car parking.

Mrs Darby, September 2014

June 2014

Property is situated just outside Stratford, which is a bustling town with a big traffic problem, so being a mile or two away helped make our stay more peaceful than being in Stratford itself.. The facilities at the house are first rate, lovely HD television, WiFi and the house has lots of character; the Aga cooker is a real treat. The garden is bigger than you might expect, with a small and safe trampoline, and the tennis court was enjoyed by young and old(er) alike. Plenty of car parking.

Mrs Ayres

May 2014

Lovely, comfortable house, a home-from-home. The owners were so friendly, welcoming and most helpful. The garden was a delight, with wider grounds to enjoy as well. All in all, a wonderful holiday location; lots to do in the locality to suit all tastes with a beautiful, well-equipped and relaxing base to come back to. Can't praise it enough!

Mrs Tuckett, June 2014

Lovely, comfortable house, a home-from-home.. The owners were so friendly, welcoming and most helpful. The garden was a delight, with wider grounds to enjoy as well. All in all, a wonderful holiday location; lots to do in the locality to suit all tastes with a beautiful, well-equipped and relaxing base to come back to. Can't praise it enough!

Mrs Davison

April 2014

The holiday let was just right for our particular needs, the garden was a delight; the trampoline a winner with the kids also the tennis court proved a great draw with young and old. The cosy kitchen lovely and the open fire a holiday treat in the evening.

Ms Barnes

Location excellent. Children's facilities excellent. The garden was beautiful. We would happily recommend this property.

Mrs Ayres, May 2014

Location excellent.. Children's facilities excellent. The garden was beautiful. We would happily recommend this property.

Ms Barnes, April 2014

The holiday let was just right for our particular needs, the garden was a delight; the trampoline a winner with the kids also the tennis court proved a great draw with young and old.. The cosy kitchen lovely and the open fire a holiday treat in the evening.

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Highcroft in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire