Pet Friendly Cottage Holidays Worcestershire

Immerse yourself into village life is this former village post office, now a wonderful holiday home, ideal for couples and small families. Step into the front door where you will greeted by the living/dining room which features a lovely open fire, perfect for those chillier evenings. Continue through the property through the snug into the fully equipped kitchen where you can rustle up a full English breakfast, prepare your picnic or cook a lovely evening meal. Upstairs you will find the two double bedrooms, and the family bathroom.
This lovely light and airy cottage is a great choice for visiting Shakespeare country and further afield. The village pub is next door with the church the other side of the cottage where Shakespeare’s parents married and you can enjoy occasional bell ringing. Stratford-upon-Avon is approximately 6 miles away, here you can visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, take in a play at the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre or simply enjoy some of the towns other delights including boat trips on the River Avon, independent shops, a variety of eateries, the big wheel and the Butterfly Farm.
For horse racing enthusiasts, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham race courses are all in easy reach. The neighbouring village of Wilmcote is home to Olly Murphy Racing where you can often see the gallops in the morning and Dan Skelton Racing is just over 3 miles away. Other places of interest include Hatton Country World nestled in beautiful Warwickshire countryside; Ragley Hall, a stately hall which hosts many events throughout the year; Warwick Castle for lots of family fun and Blenheim Palace. The Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is also within a short drive, where you’ll marvel at the pretty towns and villages the area has on offer.

Diglis Lock Cottage is a unique, 3-bedroom home within central Worcester which sits gloriously on its own private island. It’s ideal for a family, friends, and a couples’ holiday to Worcestershire. This unique holiday home is a Grade II listed building and one of three lock keepers’ cottages built in 1844. Restored to retain its historical importance as a landmark of Worcester, it is beautifully appointed inside and out.
On the ground floor you will find a reception/sitting room, cosy living room, hallway, and kitchen-diner. The kitchen is fully equipped with all essentials, and a patio door leads out onto the rear garden overlooking the river. There is a deluxe bathroom found on the ground floor, boasting a free-standing, roll-top tub with shower. On the first floor there are three sumptuous bedrooms; a large master suite and a double room that interconnects to the third bedroom with two single beds, ideal if you are travelling with children or friends. Outside you have a front to back wrap around garden to enjoy.
The property is nestled on an island in the middle of the River Severn, directly overlooking the only pair of river locks in the country, with fantastic up river views of Worcester Cathedral, local wildlife, passing boaters and, in the summer, water activities including kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Since the cottage is on an island, views of the River Weir and Diglis fish pass are to the rear.
The accommodation is a 15-minute riverside stroll along Severn Way, passing by the cathedral and riverside ice cream vendors to Worcester’s many restaurants, bars, art galleries, cinemas, museums, and shopping opportunities. A 20-minute walk takes you to further historical sights, pubs, boutique shopping and eateries in Worcester’s most historic medieval street - Friar Street. Worcester racecourse and cricket club are also within easy walking distance, and a number of arranged walks start nearby, including the Worcester Walk which starts outside the accommodation.
The property is conveniently located near train stations, with Foregate Street and Shrub Hill both around 30 minutes’ away by foot. Should you wish to travel further, Cheltenham Racecourse is 25 miles away, Stratford-upon-Avon 32 miles, and Birmingham airport 36 miles.