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Canalside cottage situated on edge of Wilmcote village

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stratford Upon Avon, ENG
  • Place, Mary Arden's House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canalside cottage situated on edge of Wilmcote village

Wharf Stables sits in the grounds of the private residence known as 'The Wharf' alongside Stratford-on-Avon Navigation Canal in the village of Wilmcote. Mary Arden's House, where Shakespeare's mother lived, is one of the major attractions in the area and is situated some 400 metres from the holiday let.
The village is also conveniently situated for those wishing to explore the Cotswolds, Warwick, Kenilworth and surrounding areas, in addition to enjoying the Shakespearian experience in Stratford-upon-Avon. Warwick Castle is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Britain..
The holiday let is a conversion of an old stone stable block. It was originally used in early 19th century for keeping the ponies used for pulling the carts from the Wilmcote quarry to the quay.
The accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms, one king size bed, and a super king with an option to split to 2 singles. Both bedrooms have en-suites (one with a bath). The holiday let comes complete with necessary fixtures to make your stay enjoyable. Including wifi, dishwasher, 42 inch TV with freeview, radio with USB and bluetooth, freezer and washer/dryer. It is fully centrally heated with heated towel rails and gas effect stove.
Wilmcote has good access to Stratford and, if you wish, the train is 5 minutes walk away. Walk down the towpath or jump on the sightseeing bus that runs regularly between the Shakespearean tourist attractions.
There is a general store in the village, a public house and St. Andrews Church.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this vacation home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mary Arden's House. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Mary Arden's House and 6 minutes by car from All Saints Church
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Holiday makers can bring more than one car, plenty of parking, however they must park where instructed.

Access can be obtained to the 4.5 acres, see areas not accessible ,details in house instructions.

The property is let based upon a Friday to Friday or part thereof in the Winter period when 5 day bookings are taken. Refer to booking matrix/owner

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Property by canal, parents responsible.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Canalside cottage situated on edge of Wilmcote village

Canalside cottage situated on edge of Wilmcote village Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical location on canal. Watching the longboats go by the beautiful picture windows is a real treat. It’s very country so a bit of country mud is too be expected. We will happily return
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Moira C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place , all u could need was provided even a lovely welcome starter pack with bread jam etc milk tea coffee , such a loveky couple liz and alan were and bertie the most friendly sweet dog always there to greet u ..views were amazing so quiet and peaceful and loveky village pub
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ali r.

Liked: Cleanliness
I dont have enough goox things to say...Honestly best place we've stayed inComfortable, Clean, TidyBeds were unreal for comfortHosts were perfect. On hand if needed and so friebdly. Alwats shouted ovee if they seen us. Their dog Bertie was like our holiday dog. Never far away. Location was perfect to many places. 10min walk to the Mary Arden Pub and restaurant. The Staff were superb10 min drive to Stratford Upon Avon40min drive to Diddly Squat Farm and other veautiful villagesHighly recommend the Piston Club 10min drive away for food and a pint if you're into cars & bikes
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a very spacious excellently designed and equipped house that very comfortably accommodated 4 adults The grounds and setting are fabulous with ample outdoor furniture and a gas bbq The hosts were very friendly and helpful and Bertie the dog was the icing on the cake!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow. What a location! Property was fantastic. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a brilliant time at Wharfe Stables over Christmas with our family.The accommodation was excellent, clean and included everything we could have needed, including a lovely 'welcome pack'.The floor plan was perfect with the two en-suite bedrooms either side of the Lounge/Kitchen area.The host were very pleasant and friendly and the surroundings perfect.We intend to go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T., SWANSEA

Liked: Cleanliness
Warf Stables was a beautiful cottage in a fabulous location. The accommodation was really well laid out and very comfortable & spotlessly clean. The outlook from the cottage was gorgeous with the canal & wooded areas providing an ideal spot for wildlife. Our host Liz was most welcoming and Bertie, her beautiful & friendly golden retriever was a most welcomed daily guest. Warf Stables is truly a place where you can relax & enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery and ideally located for visits to nearby Stratford & other historic & interesting locations. We would certainly recommend this accommodation to friends & family & hopefully, we will be returning in 2026 for another delightful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was comfortable, well equipped, beautifully decorated and in a very pleasant location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wharf Stables is a delightful little cottage by the canal. We were greeted with a lovely welcome basket of goodies and it had plenty of supplies of toiletries. Spotlessly clean and warm with lovely comfy beds. We met Liz several times who was very friendly and helpful. The swans, rabbits and squirrels were fun to watch. Lots of places to visit and walk close by made it the perfect location to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed in many cottages and this was by far the best. Such an amazing location. Everything and more supplied to make a comfortable stay. Immaculately clean. A joy to return to after a day out. Beautifully renovated, so light and bright with lovely views from every window.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B., Hungerford

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed here many times. Everything is always good. The cottage is in a peaceful and attractive area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We rent a lot of properties for our holidays over the years and this is without doubt THE BEST.Situated down a quiet lane on the owner’s property and land next to the canal with views across the garden and trees.The interior is superb. Enter into lounge,diner, kitchen with two double bedrooms en-suite at each end of the cottage/bungalow. The beds and bed linen are very very good. Lovely thick towels.Kitchen has everything you need in top quality condition.Wilcote has great shop. The church despite being small has lots of historical Christian relics. Travel to Stratford upon Avon is easy. Bus/train/ park & ride.Recommend The View for coffee or lunch….just a couple miles up the road to Henley in Arden.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location. Helpful owners. 'Bertie' the owners dog is nice and friendly. Welcome food basket and milk, a nice touch. The whole cottage well furnished. You can get to Stratford by the canal towpath or the local train service. The Stratford sites tour bus stops in the village on its circular route.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly

What a beautiful property within a perfect, tranquil setting. Loved sitting on the canal side watching the canal boats go by and watching the wonderful wildlife. Plenty of seating options within the spacious grounds. It was a central base for us to visit Stratford Upon Avon but mainly to visit the stunning Cotswolds. The property is very well presented with every amenity for a home from home experience. Liz and Alan are wonderful hosts, loved talking to them but they are by no means intrusive just there if you need them. Our main highlight was their wonderful, friendly dog Bertie. He greeted us every day when we returned from our travels which we loved. We will definitely stay again next time we visit the area. Can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well appointed, very comfortable beds, lovely grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic Setting

Wonderful week spent at Wharf Stables. Lovely peaceful setting with canal running along the bottom of the garden. Lots of wild life to watch and enjoy. Well equipped, with good quality bedding, towels, and comfy beds. Owners Alan and Liz were wonderful hosts, engaging and happy to spend time chatting. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

Really nice place to stay, great location and surroundings. Check on was very easy and the hosts were lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location

Our two week stay couldn’t have been better….our cottage was modern with all the facilities you would expect from the five star accommodation. We hope to return. Thank you Alan and liz
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

The property is of a high standard in an iydilic location by the edge of the canal with well maintained gardens and wildlife area. The railway station is a 5 minute walk from the property and the train journey into Stratford is only 7 minutes. We would highly recommend this property and would definitely look to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wilmcote

Another wonderful stay in this property - peaceful and with everything we needed.So many places to visit in the area and easily accessible. The hosts are friendly and helpful - cannot fault anything!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Canalside Cottage

We absolutely loved this property. The location was perfect for us, safe, secure, secluded. Alan and his wife were welcoming and helpful, we couldn't have asked for more. It is perfectly located for Stratford upon Avon, yet appears to be miles away. We had a visit every day from Bertie the dog, who made the week even more special. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of heaven.

Picturesque location right on the canal. Peaceful and quiet. Lots of wildlife. Very clean and comfortable accommodation. Wonderful walks along the canal. Handy train 5 mins walk away. Husband enjoyed the fishing. Wish we’d booked another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Extremely well equipped cottage very friendly owners. Plenty to do.Stratford-on-Avon is a well worth a visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway

Just so lovely and clean and comfy beds made a great short break..Lovely location by canal and easy gateway to the Cotswolds and Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon.Will definitely return
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025