[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bard's Nest Scholars Cottage, town centre, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 5 mins RSC Family-friendly cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101137200/101137187/95f4d306_edited_317c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101137200/101137187/213a4e11_edited_2cb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101137200/101137187/029531f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101137200/101137187/2b3c3f17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101137200/101137187/904df6d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage, nestled in the heart of Stratford upon Avon. This beautifully refurbished 2-bedroom cottage offers a tranquil garden to unwind, a fully equipped kitchen for culinary delights and two modern bathrooms with walk-in showers. You'll also appreciate free on-street parking for one car and speedy WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4795 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bard's Nest Scholars Cottage, town centre, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 5 mins RSC Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage at the very heart of Stratford upon Avon. Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is a newly refurbished holiday cottage, finished to a high standard and fitted with all the modern facilities for a comfortable, relaxing stay. \- Prime town centre location \- 2 stylish bedrooms: one with 1 king bed, the other with 2 single beds; quality Egyptian cotton linen \- 1 single foldaway bed for the 5th guest in the lounge. \- 2 modern bathrooms, 2 walk-in showers \- Fully equipped kitchen \- Tranquil garden to sit and unwind \- Free on-street parking for 1 car on the same street of the cottage or nearby streets The space Originally a 19th century cottage and recently refurbished in 2023, Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is about 5 minutes’ walk to Royal Shakespeare’s Theatre, 8 minutes to the Birthplace; a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants are just around the corner; it is the ideal holiday accommodation to explore Stratford upon Avon, the nearby Warwick Castle and the picturesque Cotswolds area. Bard’s Nest Scholars Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, can accommodate one small-medium sized, well-behaved dog, with an additional charge of £20 per stay. Dog is welcome to stay on the ground floor, but NOT on furniture or 1st Floor. GROUND FLOOR: Lounge / dining room Lounge is fitted with a 3 seater sofa, armchair, a 43" Smart TV offering NETFLIX service + Free-view channels, and a DVD player. The 70MB Wifi allows you to enjoy speedy online surfing. 1 large dining table / chairs . 1 small desk / chair for your reading, make up or office work. 1 single foldaway bed will automatically be set up for the 5th guest in the lounge (ground floor). ( Please NOTE: the lounge SPACE will feel a little TIGHTER with the foldaway bed.) If only 4 guests (or fewer) but STILL need the foldaway bed in the lounge ( ground floor), please INDICATE in the booking, there is an ADDITIONAL charge of £35. Kitchen A modern, sleek kitchen is fully equipped with hob, oven/grill, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (initial supply of pods provided), large fridge/ freezer, kettle, toaster, pan, steamer, crockery and cutlery and other cooking basics. It is also fitted with a dishwasher and a washer/ dryer. Bathroom 1 (Ground Floor) Ground floor bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin, mirror and heated towel rail; quality Egyptian cotton towels, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries provided. Garden At the rear of the property, is a south-facing patio garden, with a garden table / chairs where guests can sit and unwind. 1st FLOOR: Bedroom 1 king size bed, Egyptian cotton bed linen, large window facing the garden, black-out curtains, wardrobe with shelf & clothes hangers, wall hooks, iron / ironing board, hair dryer and armchair. 1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please BRING your OWN baby linen, as this is NOT provided) Bedroom 2 2 single beds, wall mounted Smart TV, Egyptian cotton bed linen, south facing window, black-out curtains, wardrobe with shelf & clothes hangers, wall hooks, hair dryer and armchair. Bathroom 2 (1st Floor) 1st floor bathroom, fitted with a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin, mirror and heated towel rail; quality Egyptian cotton towels, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries provided. PARKING We offer 1 free on-street parking on nearby streets. You may not be able to park right in front of the cottage, at the time of your arrival, due to town centre popularity; however there are a great number of nearby streets for parking as well, you should be able to find a space if you don’t mind a little walk back to the cottage. We will provide you the detailed parking spots once booked. For 2nd car, there is a public car park just 4 mins’ walk away, about : £1 / hour, or £ 15 / 24 hours, or £24 / 2 days; or £36 / 3 days. Other things to note: \-Strictly no smoking or vaping, inside or out \-Check in is any time after 4:00 pm. \-Check out is LATEST BY 11:00AM \- No parties. \- 1 travel cot, 1 highchair are available upon request (please bring your own baby sheet/ bedding, as this is not provided) \- 1 small-medium sized dog is welcome, please say if you are bringing the dog; there is an additional £20 per stay, please pay together with your room reservation; if not, will request to pay via credit / debit card or paypal. Dog NOT allowed on furniture OR on the 1st floor. Please make sure you check & clear any dog waste, prior to the check out. There is an extra £10 charge for clearing the dog waste. \-The single foldaway bed in the lounge: The foldaway bed will ONLY automatically be set up for the 5th guest in the lounge. Please NOTE: the lounge SPACE will feel a little TIGHTER with the foldaway bed. If only 4 guests (or fewer) but STILL need the foldaway bed in the lounge, please REQUEST in advance, there is an additional charge of £35. \- Please ensure you don’t leave make up on the white bed linen. \- Please clean up your cooking prior to departure. \- Please ENSURE you LOCK the DOOR prior to departure. \- Free on-street parking for 1 car on the same street of the cottage or nearby streets, please notify us if you come with 1 car. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Unit size: 795 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36779600/36779531/0866ff52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 - bedroom top floor apartment, town centre, parking for 1 car Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=36779531&PinnedHotelID=36779531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34060000/34051700/34051671/14e85e1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ground floor apartment close to town centre Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 97 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=34051671&PinnedHotelID=34051671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57110000/57108600/57108592/6b81c86b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Town Centre 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Penthouse Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=57108592&PinnedHotelID=57108592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, Private Bathroom | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16150000/16149800/16149749/9b44cadf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Town Centre Apartment Stratford Upon Avon Stratford-upon-Avon - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=16149749&PinnedHotelID=16149749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54910000/54901400/54901309/a8e20bb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Retreat Lodge is front line with panoramic views over the river Avon. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules \- DOG: 1 well behaved dog is welcome, please say if you bring one, there is an additional £20 per stay, please clear any dog waste prior to check out. \- The single foldaway bed will ONLY automatically be set up for the 5th guest in lounge. Please NOTE: the lounge SPACE will feel a little TIGHTER. If only 4 guests (or fewer) but STILL need the foldaway bed in the lounge, please REQUEST in the booking, there is an additional charge of £35. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) Note from host: 1 dog allowed (£20 per stay) , Ground Floor ONLY. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.192398,-1.709562&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:quq%7DHv%7BlI%3FY%3FW%3FY%40Y%3FY%40W%40Y%40Y%40YBW%40Y%40WBYBWBYBWBWDWBYDWDWBWDUDWFWDUFWFUDUFUFWFSFUHUFSHUFSHSHSHSHSHSHQJQHQJQJQJQHOJQJOLOJMJOJOLMJMLMLKLMJKLKLKLKLINKLILILGNILGLGNGLGNENELENELENCNCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBLBNBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLJLHLJLJLJLJLLJJLLLLJNLLJNJLJNJNJPJNJPJPHPJPHPHRHPJRHRHRFRHRFTHRFTFTHTFTFTDTFTDVFTDVDVDVDTDVBVDXBVBVBVBXBVBXBV%40X%40V%40XBX%3FX%40V%40X%3FX%40X%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FXAX%3FVAXAX%3FXCVAXAXAVCXCVCXCVCVCXCVEVCVEVEVEVETEVGVETGTEVGTGTITGTGRITGRIRGTIRIRKPIRIPIRKPIPKNKPKPKNKNKNKNKLMNKLMLMLKLMJMLMJMJMHMJMHMHOHMHMFMHOFMDOFMDOFODMBODOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCOAMCOCOCOCMEOCMEOEOGMGOEMGMIOGMIMIMIOIMKMIMKMKKMMKMMMMKMMMKOKMKOMOKOKOIQKOKQKQIQKSIQISIQISISISGUISGUISGUGUGUGUEWGUGUEWGWEUEWCWEWEWCWEWCYCWCWCYCWAYAWCYAYAWAYAY%3FYAW%3FY%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BS0jgGNvlMHfDob8z8-R--khd7Y=) Stratford-upon-Avon, England #### What's nearby - Shakespeare's Birthplace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Stratford-upon-Avon College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Stratford Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 3 min drive - 2.0 km #### Getting around - Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 10 min walk - Coventry (CVT) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Garrick Inn - ‬3 min walk - ‪All Bar One - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Golden Bee - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Vintner - ‬3 min walk - ‪Rose & Crown - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bard's Nest Scholars Cottage, town centre, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 5 mins RSC pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Bard's Nest Scholars Cottage, town centre, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 5 mins RSC ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bard's Nest Scholars Cottage, town centre, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 5 mins RSC ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bard's Nest Scholars Cottage, town centre, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 5 mins RSC located? > Located in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, this family-friendly cottage is steps from Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall, Nash's House, and New Place. Mason Croft and The Old Bank are just steps away. Stratford-Upon-Avon Station is 10 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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