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Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Stratford-upon-Avon

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In short: Anne Hathaway's Cottage is a museum in Stratford-upon-Avon, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4,527 Google reviews.

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Anne Hathaway's Cottage, listed under Historic Houses & Gardens, near Stratford-upon-Avon.

About Anne Hathaway's Cottage

The cottage where Anne Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare, lived before their marriage stands in Stratford-upon-Avon. The timber-framed farmhouse retains period features and furnishings that reflect domestic life in the 16th century. Surrounding gardens and an orchard occupy the grounds, creating a quiet setting away from the town centre.

A cafe on site serves refreshments including scones and homemade ice cream. The cottage has toilets and is suitable for children. Parking is available at reasonable rates.

What's nearby

  • Thatched Willow Moon Seat and Viewpoint next door
  • Cottage Lane Play Park 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Photos

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What visitors say

Lynn Sagar

A rare experience. The real authentic historic building and contents presented beautifully in lovely, well cared for authentic grounds. Excellent guide included within the entry price on hand that is very knowledgeable about the history of the property as well as Anne and her relationship to William. Excellent parking, a lovely little gift shop, garden shop, cafe, Ice creams and toilet facilities all make for a wonderful worthwhile visit. Not expensive by comparison to other places and just right to fit into a morning or afternoon.

· via Google

Di Smale

Really beautiful house and gardens of Anne Hathaway's family. The gardens are lovely in themselves, with an apple orchard, field,and cottage garden. The house itself is an authentically wonderful Tudor house. Not accessible to wheelchair uses or those with severe mobility issues at all due to its period nature. Lots of little steps and beams to navigate, steep curved staircases with partial banisters and uneven flooring. Staff were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Disabled parking can be found at the back of the house through the coach car park. Nice little giftt shop. The cafe is over the road selling light meals and cakes with lots of outdoor seating and some inside. No toilets at the cafe.

· via Google

Ashley Wakefield

A step back in time in this delightful cottage and grounds. Very tranquil, lovely to hear the history from the guides at different locations. Very polite staff and helpful. The statues garden was lovely look out for the plaques around with quotes from King Leah etc. There is a cafe across from the cottage for a small bite to eat and a drink nice little place.

· via Google

Georgina Taylor

The cottage was certainly not what I was expecting. It was beautiful, inside and out. The guides tell the story and more. They were brilliant. The gardens are beautifully kept. It is definitely worth a visit if you want somewhere to go. You will not be disappointed.

· via Google

People say this historical place museum offers a well-preserved cottage, beautiful gardens, and an orchard. They highlight the tranquil and idyllic atmosphere, and the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides. They also like the reasonable parking fees and the cafe with delicious scones and homemade ice cream.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Category
Historic Houses & Gardens
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (4,527 reviews)
Prices from
£15
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Stratford-upon-Avon

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of Anne Hathaway's Cottage?

Anne Hathaway's Cottage is open Mon–Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is Anne Hathaway's Cottage any good?

Anne Hathaway's Cottage is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4,527 Google reviews.

Is Anne Hathaway's Cottage good for children?

Yes, Anne Hathaway's Cottage is listed as good for children.

How do I contact Anne Hathaway's Cottage?

Call Anne Hathaway's Cottage on +44 1789 204016.

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