The Compass Place
Stratford-on-Avon
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Stratford-upon-Avon draws visitors year-round for its theatrical heritage and riverside gardens, but The Compass Place offers something different: a proper retreat into woodland. The property sits within the Heart of England Forest, where you can step outside into native broadleaf trees and forest trails rather than heading into town. Bancroft Gardens and the usual attractions are accessible enough if you want them, but most guests come here to slow down.
The cottage itself is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom place that sleeps three. One bedroom has a king bed with an ensuite bath and walk-in shower; the other is a single room. Downstairs, the open-plan living space gets natural light through large windows, and the kitchen is set up for proper cooking rather than holiday improvisation. There's a dining table, a sitting area, and direct access to a private garden with patio space. Electricity, bed linen and towels are included. The garden wraps around the side and back of the property, and there's secure bicycle storage if you want to explore further afield. A pub is within a mile.
The property is non-smoking. You arrive after 4pm and leave before 10am.
Sleeps & rooms
What's on offer
Check-in & check-out
Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
Went so see a Midsummer Night's Dream which is a show with only 8 castembers and yet they managed to enthrall you for the full duration of the show. The acting and the play itself is superbly done with the actual words being shown on the backdrop which helps massively whether you have hearing issues or not. Even met several of the actors afterwards and spotted them out and about in town. Feels like a genuinely warm and friendly family which welcomes you into their company for a while.
a month ago · via Google
A nice place. The play, All is fantasy, was really good a modern adaptation of romeo and juliet and richard III. The actors were really good and the musicians too. It was a really beautiful show to see here !
6 months ago · via Google
The performance of Macbeth I went to see was brilliant. But the reason I give this theatre 5 stars is the staff. They were fantastic. My mum actually found sitting on a high chair hard as she is about to have back surgery soon and the staff went looking for a cushion for her. It was very kind of them.
10 months ago · via Google
Just down the road from RSC, a beautiful tree lined street runs alongside the river, directly to TOP. It's a smaller, intimate space, in the round, or rather cube, and has only two rows of seats per side upstairs, and not much more down. This made us feel like we were almost part of the play, so close were we to the action. The actors were convincing, every line was audible and the fights and murders gripping. It was accessible Shakespeare, all the meaning made clear by excellent technique. Shakespeare is like Marmite, you love it or hate it, but when it's this good, it's rivetting and stirring and current. The balcony seats, sadly, have no leg room, so it's very restricted and uncomfortable, especially if it's a long show. I asked to be moved, which they kindly did in the interval, but the new foot well was only a few inches deeper. Very uncomfortable, and painful if you have a disability. On the positive side, all access seats are only £16 each, and your carer pays the same. The show was a modern version of " That Scottish Play" and Sam Heughan was excellent in the title role. The supporting cast and special effects were very good too, the clever use of complete darkness and an eerie deep distant drum, gave a feeling of descending into evil deeds and madness. Well played! 🏴
10 months ago · via Google
Visitors say this theatre offers an intimate and immersive experience with its square stage and seating surrounding the performance. They also highlight the excellent and innovative productions, with many praising the acting and staging. Guests mention the staff are friendly, helpful, and provide great service.
Summary via Google