Stratford-on-Avon
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Stratford-on-Avon offers self-catering accommodation across 39 cottages, making it a place where visitors typically rent a home rather than book into a hotel. This arrangement suggests a town built around longer stays and independent living, where you'll be doing your own cooking and settling into a property rather than relying on hotel services or dining out through formal channels.
With nearly four dozen self-catering options available, there is clearly plenty of choice in terms of where to base yourself. The sheer number of cottages indicates a well-established rental market, so you should find properties across different sizes, styles, and price points depending on what you're looking for and how long you plan to stay.
What you do with your time once you arrive will depend on what the town itself offers beyond our current records. Come with a clear sense of what draws you here, and plan your activities accordingly.
Where to stay in Stratford-on-Avon
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The New Inn Hotel
Clifford Chambers, Stratford-upon-avon
Avonpark House
123 Shipston Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
Hampton Lodge En-Suite Rooms with Free Parking
38 Shipston Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
8.2
Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel
Clopton Bridge, across the Avon
from £115/night
The Swans Nest Hotel
Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-avon
9.2
The Arden Hotel
Waterside, opposite the RSC theatres
from £165/night
The Bell - Brunning and Price
The Bell, Alderminster
8.9
The Stratford Townhouse
Church Street, Old Town
from £120/night
Things to Do in Stratford-on-Avon
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Attractions Near Stratford-on-Avon
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Stratford Butterfly Farm
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Stratford Minigolf
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Avon Boating
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.2
2 mi
Royal Shakespeare Company
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
RSC Theatre Tours
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Canal and River Tours
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Tudor World
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Hooray's Gelato Kitchen
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Stratford-on-Avon
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Monks Barn Farm
⭐ 4.7
Stratford Racecourse Touring Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £23/night
Sweet Knowle Certificated Location
⭐ 4.9
Stratford Parks Riverside Holidays
⭐ 4.4 · from £42/night
Twitey's Tipis and Campsite
⭐ 4.8
Owl Barn Farm Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £28/night
Newlands Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Rookery Retreat
from £150/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Stratford-on-Avon(39)
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Finch Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £577
Holyoake Barns- The Cow Shed
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £711
Manor Farm Barns
2 cottages · from £453
Nettlefold Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,546
New Inn House
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,742
Stable Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £497
The Coach House
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £363
The Compass Place
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £639
Common questions about Stratford-on-Avon
How many holiday cottages are there in Stratford-on-Avon?
We list 39 self-catering cottages in and around Stratford-on-Avon.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Stratford-on-Avon?
Yes — 18 of the 39 Stratford-on-Avon cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in Stratford-on-Avon for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in Stratford-on-Avon sleeps 10.
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